Seafarer documentsSpecialist qualifications and training
Bridge resource management training
BRM
- STCW A-II/1
- STCW A-II/2
- Full entry
- Checked 6 October 2026
- Document type
- Competence within a qualification or training
- Validity
- As shown on the issued document
- Names in other countries
- 3 countries
Contents7
1 What it covers
Bridge Resource Management Training (STCW A-II/1) covers task allocation, communication and use of bridge resources for safe navigation. It is needed by bridge watch teams and senior deck officers. Validity: as shown on the issued document.1
2 What it consists of
The standard of competence is set by table A-II/1 of the Code.1
3 Validity and renewal
Document validity. The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates.
Maintaining competence. There is no international renewal interval for this document.1
4 Which positions
The need follows from the ship and the duties on board, not from the title of the position. In this reference the document appears in the requirements of these positions:
5 Names in 3 countries
How national systems name this document. The original name is given where the source has it; the English name is our editorial rendering.
Same document
Related document
National name
| Country | Name in the issuing country |
|---|---|
| International scheme | Bridge Resource Management (BRM, STCW A-II/1)source |
"Related document" is a national document of its own system that relates to this type but is not automatically equal to it.
6
Same code STCW A-II/1: one code is not always one document. The certificate itself and the limitations written in it show which one you hold. Other types under this code: ARPA Training, Operational LevelGeneric ECDIS TrainingRadar Training, Operational Level1
7 Frequently asked questions
Who needs Bridge Resource Management Training?
Bridge watch teams and senior deck officers. In this reference it appears in the requirements of 6 positions; whether you need it depends on the ship and your duties.1
How long is Bridge Resource Management Training valid?
The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates. There is no international renewal interval for this document.1
What else is Bridge Resource Management Training called?
Also known as Bridge Resource Management (BRM), BRM. National names in 3 countries are listed on this page.