Learnings

Understand importance of situational awareness: Make ‘safe’ decisions in various scenarios, evaluating human interactions – recognizing their weakness and gaining better confidence; Identify cultural differences and deal with them in uncertain navigational situations; Challenge and response – supportive environment for ‘Safety first’; Practical guidance for closed loop communication;

Checking proficiency in navigational skills based on ColReg; and the organization’s criteria: Understanding the benefits of a reliable bridge teamwork, utilizing ‘closed loop communication’; Making ‘safe’ decisions in various scenarios, evaluating human interactions, recognizing their weakness and gaining more confidence; Challenge and response – supportive environment for ‘Safety first’.

Re-skilling to the ever-changing environment in 240 minutes, compact & guidedThis online training is suitable for Deck Officers and in-line with the IMO International regulations for preventing collisions at sea.Highlighting the significance ofCOLREG rulesCorrect implementation of the rulesAssessing the risk for better decision-making and demonstrating a number of scenarios related to:crossing situation, overtaking situation and head-on situation which can take place at high seas, narrow channels and traffic separation schemes.How will the course benefit me?By enabling you to confidently assess navigational situations based on the involved vessels and making sound decisions to avoid collisions based on the appropriate rules.Target group: Deck OfficersDuration: 240 minutes online

Increasing your awareness of situational concerns and know how to inform others properly: IMO Initial GHG Strategy, GHG emission policies and regulatory framework, Potential solutions – energy saving and alternative fuels.

To ramp up situational awareness and apply to communication strategiesto influence other positively: Creating meaning of the Human Element factors and what it means for teamwork on board; Comprehending that people make errors for various reasons and paying attention to those within the daily chores and unusual circumstances; Keeping the barriers strong and the team spirit up, even in critical situations;

Efficient collaboration stands as a cornerstone for ensuring safe and successful operations on board. Particularly within safety critical work environments, the competence and motivation of team members are paramount, driving them to deliver their utmost performance while remaining goal-oriented. Managing a team with members from various cultural backgrounds and different age groups can be challenging. In the pursuit of productive and positive results, situational leadership and empowering the team by giving the team members what they need to succeed and emerge as a vital component.

Workload and problems arising from increased and unmanaged workload: Causes and effects of heavy and unmanaged workload; Working under pressure – Workload Management and Time Management Work planning and prioritizing – see the progress; What is a work plan and why is it essential?; What’s involved in the work planning process?

To practice applying situational communication strategies with a good timing to influence others positively in challenging situations: Increasing your awareness of situational concerns and know how to inform others properly; Prioritizing your tasks to know when to address concerns timely and to have enough time for communication; Practice your communication skills when working in teams; Apply communication tools to manage challenging situations;

On your way to excellence: Recalling and reflecting the four steps to establish a voyage plan before departure and confirm that the plan ensures a safe voyage and arrival at the destination with no problems; Encouraging to overcome short cuts and provide framework and consistency to a clear planning incl. (de-)briefings. Increases self-confidence due to better preparation, practice, and positivity