Shipboard Bridge Resource Management

by Michael R. Adams

This new, peer-reviewed textbook describe all BRM principles recognized  by the U.S. Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization. Through his command and teaching experience and the use of case studies, Michael R. Adams explains the integration of traditional seamanship and modern ship navigational resources and demonstrates the practice and practical utility of BRM.

Contents:
Human Factors
Voyage Planning
Standardized Procedures
Situational Awareness and Voyage Monitoring
Stress, Complacency, and Distraction
Communications
Fatigue
Pilot Integration
Teamwork
Error Chains
Index

Each chapter includes case studies, technical questions, discussion questions, and bibliographic sources.

Sofcover, 186 pp, with illustrations and index.
$34.95  T7330

Michael R. Adams is a Master Mariner, certified BRM instructor, retired U.S. Coast Guard Officer, and member of the Florida bar. During his two decades in the Coast Guard, he served in the cutters Absecon, Boutwell, Dependable, Midgett, Steadfast and Ute, progressing from deck watch officer to commanding officer. Thereafter, he spent 11 years as a captain of the large oil spill response vessel Delaware Responder with brief intervals as captain of the California Responder, Maine Responder and Virginia Responder. He has taught STCW courses, including BRM, at locations from Maine to Miami.