Bridge Resource Management Vol. 2 (1st Edition, 2025)

Bridge Resource Management Vol. 2 (1st Edition, 2025)

Voyage planning is a cornerstone of good BRM, making best use of all available resources to devise a plan that everybody ‘owns’ and is guided by. It is shaped by the whole bridge team, covering the ship’s passage from berth to berth. It is rigorous and complex, addresses regulatory and company requirements and supports a culture of operational excellence, where teams navigate safely, fully informed and in control.

A vital companion to Bridge Resource Management, Volume 1: The human element and complementary to IMO Model Course 1.22, this second volume focuses on the technical aspects of BRM and ‘what good looks like’ in voyage planning. Featuring contributions from a range of cargo and passenger ship experts, this book shows how a well-crafted, collaborative plan and prudent use of technology can bring every voyage to a safe and successful conclusion.

Topics include:

• Voyage planning that supports effective BRM
• Tools for route optimisation and risk mitigation
• Emerging technologies and voyage planning practice
• Contingency planning and sound decision making