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Two STCW-required resource-management courses. BRM (Bridge Resource Management) for deck officers; ERM (Engine Resource Management) for engineers. Same human-factors discipline applied to two different teams.
| Criterion | Bridge Resource Management (BRM) STCW A-II/1 + A-II/2 — deck officers | Engine Resource Management (ERM) STCW A-III/1 + A-III/2 — engineers |
|---|---|---|
| STCW reference | A-II/1 (OOW) + A-II/2 (Chief Mate / Master) | A-III/1 (OOEW) + A-III/2 (2/E + Chief Engineer) |
| Audience | Deck officers + bridge ratings | Engineers + engine ratings |
| Focus | Bridge team coordination, pilot communication, decision-making under navigational pressure | Engine team coordination, breakdown response, planned-maintenance scheduling |
| Course length | 3–5 days | 3–5 days |
| Practical component | Bridge simulator scenarios | Engine simulator scenarios |
| Mandated by | 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW | 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW |
Every deck officer post-Manila Amendments. Required for OOW upward; reinforces leadership skills for Master.
Every engineer post-Manila Amendments. Required for OOEW upward; reinforces leadership skills for Chief Engineer.
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