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Chain of Command and Bridge Resource Management: A Comparison Between the Merchant Marine and the Canadian Navy

The hierarchical organization of a vessel directly influences navigational safety, operations management, crew culture, and the manner in which critical decisions are made. While the merchant marine and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) share several core principles, their hierarchical structures and operating methods serve very different objectives—commercial for the former, operational and tactical for the latter. Summary: The chain of command aboard a ship shapes safety, operations, culture, and decision-making. Though the merchant marine and the Royal Canadian Navy share fundamental principles, their hierarchies and practices diverge to meet distinct ends: commercial imperatives versus operational and tactical missions.

By Alain Auclair•27 November 2025

#Sécurité Maritime#Formation Maritime

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Large Naval Tugboats Project (NLT)

The Naval Large Tugs (NLT) project enabled the Royal Canadian Navy to replace its older vessels with a modern, versatile fleet. A comprehensive suite of training and technical guides was developed to ensure operational readiness and operational sustainability. Summary: The Royal Canadian Navy modernized its fleet through the NLT project, replacing aging vessels with versatile new tugs and underpinning their deployment with robust training and technical documentation to guarantee readiness and long-term operational sustainability.

Richard Caron•26 Aug 2025

Modernizing Maritime Training: An Expert Contribution to the Emirates Naval Training Center

This article presents the contribution of a CAE expert to the United Arab Emirates Naval Training Centre’s program, focused on the design and development of advanced maritime training. The integration of simulation technologies has modernized the infrastructure and strengthened the skills of naval personnel. Summary: An expert from CAE supported the UAE Naval Training Centre by designing and developing advanced maritime training, leveraging simulation technologies to modernize infrastructure and enhance naval personnel competencies.

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Chain of Command and Bridge Resource Management: A Comparison Between the Merchant Marine and the Canadian Navy

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Large Naval Tugboats Project (NLT)

Modernizing Maritime Training: An Expert Contribution to the Emirates Naval Training Center

Emergency and Crisis Management at the CAE Brunei Multi‑Purpose Training Centre (MPTC)Translation: CAE Brunei Multi‑Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) – Emergency and Crisis Management:

Title: Cameroon Maritime Certification Center Project Translation: Maritime Certification Center Project — Cameroon:

Hydrocarbon Handling Facilities (IMH) Operator Training

Contribution to the Establishment of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Naval Security

Solution ISPS and Latitude Maritime: Strengthening Maritime Training in Cameroon — Functional Analysis and 2024 Recommendations

Specialized Maritime Training — François Laplante Consultant Supports the Joseph Savard

Latitude Maritime - Specialized Commissioning Training for Naval Large Tugs

Latitude Maritime