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Concepts

Bridge Resource Management

Bridge resource management is the coordination, communication, and workload-sharing discipline used to navigate safely on the bridge.

Overview

Bridge resource management is the coordination, communication, and workload-sharing discipline used to navigate safely on the bridge.

Common themes

  • shared situational awareness
  • clear roles, handover, and challenge culture
  • contact management and escalation discipline
  • coordination between pilot, master, and bridge watchstanders

Accidents linked to this concept are grouped by vessel type.