Course Overview
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), through the International Convention on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW) provides in Chapter VIII, Part 3-1 of the non-mandatory "code B" guidance on keeping a navigational watch and suggests that shipping companies take initiative in implementing the Bridge Team Management (BTM) concept on their vessels. This course combines lectures, discussions, and interactive simulated exercises to highlight the need for communication, situational awareness, error chain analysis, master/oow - pilot relationship, effective leadership, teamwork, preparedness, stress and fatigue management, passage planning and execution, and case study analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
- Certificate of Competency at Watchkeeping Mates Level.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$1,981.93
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply effective communication skills.
- Prevent errors and accidents by using "error chain analysis".
- Recognize loss of situational awareness and apply appropriate corrective techniques.
- Enhance the working relationship of bridge team including interaction with the pilot.
- Use effective leadership, bridge organization, and teamwork techniques.
- Prepare for emergency situations.
- Assess and deal with stress and fatigue situations.
- Prepare and execute passage plans using the visual bridge navigation simulator.
- Apply the concepts, philosophy, and objectives of bridge team management training to their bridge environment.
Effective as of Winter 2012
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ENAV 2600 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52259
Dates
Nov 30 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 52259
- $1981.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 - Dec 04 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- (1) Copies of prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. (2) You must purchase the required manuals and text(s) from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ You can have the physical, Spiral/Paperback, manual shipped to Marine Campus library, and have it picked up on your first day of class. Alternatively, you can purchase the Digital Version where available.
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Status
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