Maritime Resource Management

Modern ships operate in complex and demanding environments where safety depends not only on technology, but on the ability of people to work together effectively.

Investigations of maritime accidents repeatedly show that breakdowns in communication, loss of situational awareness, unclear leadership and poor coordination between teams are among the most common contributing factors. Maritime Resource Management (MRM) addresses these challenges by focusing on the human element of maritime operations.

Maritime Resource Management - MRM: Effective Team Coordination in Marine Operations provides a practical introduction to the principles that support safe and efficient teamwork on board ships.

Drawing on operational experience from the maritime environment, this book explains how bridge teams, engine room personnel and deck crews coordinate their actions during both routine operations and demanding situations.

The book explores key aspects of Maritime Resource Management, including:

• Situational awareness in maritime operations
• Communication and closed-loop communication
• Leadership and authority gradients on board ships
• Decision-making under pressure
• Team coordination between bridge, engine room and deck operations
• Search and rescue operations and emergency response
• Simulator training and structured debriefing
• Learning from operational experience and maritime incidents

Through practical explanations, operational models and real-world perspectives, the book illustrates how effective teamwork and leadership contribute to safer maritime operations.

Designed for maritime professionals, officers, instructors and training organisations, this book can be used both as a professional reference and as supporting material in Maritime Resource Management training.

Aligned with the principles of the STCW Convention and IMO Model Course 1.22 - Maritime Resource Management, it supports the development of professional competence, effective teamwork and improved safety at sea.