This publication explores both the human and technical resources available to the bridge team, ensuring safe completion of the ship’s voyage. Tools such as the PACE model explain how crew can address operational weaknesses while avoiding confrontation on board. Case studies offer practical examples of ineffective BRM and solutions for how to improve passage planning. Illustrations effectively explain manning levels and the navigator/co-navigator concept. To note, the book is purely guidance and must be used at the reader’s own discretion.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Passage Planning
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Developing the Passage Plan
2.3 Planning Critical Elements
2.4 Safety Margins
2.5 PACE Model
2.6 Conclusion
2.7 Case Study
Chapter 3 Principles of the Role Based Bridge Organisation
3.1 Traffic Light System
3.2 Navigator and Co-Navigator
Chapter 4 Teamwork
4.1 Overview
4.2 What is Teamwork?
4.3 Role Based Bridge Team
4.4 The Pilot as Supported by the Bridge Team
4.5 Tug(s) as Part of the Bridge Team
Chapter 5 Communication
5.1 Overview – Good and Poor Communication
5.2 Closed Loop Communication
5.3 Thinking Aloud and Announcing Intentions
5.4 Briefings and Debriefings
5.5 Human Behavioural Factors Within Communications and BRM
5.6 Case Study
Chapter 6 Checklists
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Checklist Objectives
6.3 Checklist Content
6.4 Using a Checklist
6.5 Key Lessons
Chapter 7 Intervention
7.1 Overview
7.2 Being Human – Why We Are Not Challenging and How to Overcome That
7.3 Flattening the Authority Gradient
7.4 Effective Leadership
7.5 Intervening
7.6 What Does This Look Like in Practice?
7.7 Intervention Analysis
7.8 Concept of Failing Safety
