Engine Room Resource Management
Code erm · STCW A-III/1, A-III/2
Engine Room Resource Management under STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2 — engine-room counterpart to BRM. Watchkeeping team coordination, leadership, decision-making under engine-room emergencies, communication with bridge during failure events. Required for engineer OOW and management-level engineers.
- Prerequisites
- —
- Duration
- 32 hours
- Validity
- 5 years
- Refresher
- —
- Typical cost
- ~$450 USD
Where to take this course
Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:
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Engine Room Resource Management: FAQ
- What is the Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) certification?
- Engine Room Resource Management under STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2 — engine-room counterpart to BRM. Watchkeeping team coordination, leadership, decision-making under engine-room emergencies, communication with bridge during failure events. Required for engineer OOW and management-level engineers. Referenced in STCW table A-III/1, A-III/2. Category: Engineering.
- Who needs ERM?
- ERM applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-III/1, A-III/2. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without ERM, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- How long does ERM take?
- Typical course duration is 32 hours (4 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
- How much does ERM cost?
- Typical cost is around US$450 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
- Where can I get ERM?
- ERM is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.
- How long is ERM valid?
- 5 years from issue. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.