The effect of preparatory bridge simulator training on development of situation awareness skills of watchkeepers

The paper deals with the concept of situational awareness Officer Watch (OOW). For purpose 100 accident investigation reports were analysed and it was concluded that lack SA a main contributing factor in most accidents. issue simulator training is also considered article. analysis STCW competencies methods competency demonstration for initial OOW certification performed found major part can be acquired through training, including some bridge watchkeeping competencies. Nowadays candidates first (cadets) join ships their fist on-board (OBT) without having any experience, so they have to acquire all relevant skills on board. Taking this into account, authors propose arrange preliminary cadets prior OBT order develop basic skills. consider idea reduce time appropriate training. To support these ideas group acting seafarers questioned data processed use fuzzy logic. According experts’ opinion, useful cadets, allowing them by 40%. However, experts do not effectively substitute actual experience as opinions reduced 5.3 weeks only. Thus, such reduction requires further detailed research