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Watchkeeping Including BRM: OICNW

This 10 day course focuses on introducing the candidate to the proper Watchkeeping functions and on taking action to avoid close quarters situations in accordance with the COLREGS as well as Bridge Resource Management.

This course utilizes the MPT SMART™ Simulation Center and will satisfy the Watchkeeping and Bridge Resource Management Training Requirement of STCW A-II/1 for raise in grade from the support to the operational level licenses as per USCG Policy Letter 01/02.

Subjects Include:

• Rules of the Road
• Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch
• Bridge Resource Management
• Keeping an Anchor Watch
• Keeping a Watch in Port
• Pollution Prevention
• Record Keeping & Logbooks
• Regulatory and Industry Initiatives
• Situational Awareness
• Error Detection and Accident Review
• Voyage Planning & Briefings
• Bridge Resource Management
• Master/Pilot Exchange
• Effective Communication
• Stress Management
• Decision Making
• Rest Periods
• Managing Fatigue
• Alertness, and Endurance
• Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Human Factors