Resource management
Due to the lack of a uniform standard in the maritime industry, contents, concept, and quality of training of these courses differ. A consequence could be that the initial objectives concerning safety improvements will not be met. In some courses the focus is more on technical issues than on non-technical issues which was not the intention when resource management training was first introduced in the maritime industry. Resource management training is sometimes also confused with bridge team management (BTM) training which usually is a technical skills training course aimed at the deck department.