ERM (Engine Room Resource Management) Course

The Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) Course, designed to enhance engine room management and operational efficiency in the maritime industry, is conducted under STCW 78 Convention A-III/1 regulations.

This course is structured in accordance with IMO Model Course 2.07 and 7.04 standards and aims to equip seafarers with competencies in engine room management, decision-making in crisis situations, and effective teamwork.

Who Can Participate?

The ERM Course is mandatory under the Seafarers’ Regulation and is designed for seafarers responsible for engine room operations:

  • Chief engineers and second engineers,
  • Engine officers and watchkeeping engineers,
  • Maritime students aiming to gain proficiency in engine room operations.

Main Objectives of the Training Program

Main Objectives of the Training Program

The primary goal of this course is to equip participants with the following competencies:

  • Developing effective management and crisis management skills in the engine room,
  • Gaining technical knowledge about ship machinery, systems, and operations,
  • Strengthening teamwork and ensuring smooth collaboration with engine room personnel,
  • Acquiring the ability to respond quickly and accurately to unexpected machinery failures,
  • Enhancing workload management, decision-making processes, and evaluation of human factors in engine room operations.

Training Duration

The ERM Course consists of a total of 40 lesson hours:

  • Theoretical Instruction: 20 lesson hours,
  • Practical Training: 20 lesson hours,

In full-time courses, there are 8 lesson hours per day, lasting a total of 5 days.

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Course Content

The training program consists of theoretical lessons and practical simulation exercises, covering the following topics:

Day 1 – ERM Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

  • Requirements for Engine Room Resource Management (ERM),
  • Importance of ERM within the STCW and IMO standards,
  • Teamwork and communication principles in the engine room.

Day 2 – Ship Machinery Systems and Simulator Usage

  • Main engine and auxiliary systems (diesel generators, shaft generators, boiler systems, steering systems, etc.),
  • Cooling, lubrication, fuel transfer, and air compressor systems,
  • Operational exercises using engine room simulators.

Day 3 – Workload Management and Stress Control

  • Engine room watchkeeping principles,
  • Balancing workload among engine room personnel,
  • Techniques for managing excessive workload and stress.

Day 4 – Decision-Making Processes and Crisis Management

  • Common error types and analysis in engine operations,
  • Prioritization and decision-making methods in critical situations,
  • Emergency management through real-time simulations.

Day 5 – Emergency Scenarios and Machinery Failures

  • Troubleshooting main engines, electrical systems, and auxiliary machinery,
  • Crisis scenarios for fire, flooding, and technical failures in the engine room,
  • Impact of cultural differences and team communication on crisis management
 

Evaluation and Certification

Assessment and Certification

At the end of the ERM Course, participants will undergo written, oral, and practical examinations in accordance with the Seafarers’ Training Courses Regulation.

Candidates who successfully pass the examination will be awarded the “ERM Course Certificate of Achievement”, approved by the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications.

Why EKOL Maritime?

Long-Term Experience: Serving under the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications and the Ministry of National Education since 1997.

Comprehensive Training Method: Providing a broad training perspective by educating numerous seafarers, from Watchkeeping/Engine Officers to Ocean-Going Captains/Chief Engineers.

Practical and Up-to-Date Programs: Offering hands-on training opportunities in compliance with national and international regulations, with realistic training environments at the Beykoz Maritime Security Training Center.

Official Job Placement: Supporting career development with internship ships and a free official job placement service affiliated with İŞKUR.

Expert Instructor Staff: One of Turkey’s largest private maritime training institutions, with 35 expert instructors and a capacity of 420 trainees.

Current and Reliable Training: Keeping training programs continuously updated by closely following national and international developments.

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Course Provider: Organization

Course Provider Name: EKOL Denizcilik

Course Provider URL: https://ekoldenizcilik.com.tr/

Course Mode: Onsite

Course Workload: PT40H

Duration: PT5H

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