Diploma in Maritime Insurance and Risks
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Maritime Insurance and Risks
This program provides you with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the marine insurance industry. Master risk assessment, insurance policy management, and claims resolution in the complex global maritime environment. Learn about hulls, machinery, civil liability, and the latest trends in cargo insurance. This program empowers you to make informed decisions and protect the interests of all parties involved in maritime transport.
This program provides you with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the marine insurance industry.
Differential Advantages
- Real-Case Analysis: Learn from landmark maritime accidents and their legal and financial implications.
- Industry Experts: Professors with extensive experience in insurance companies, shipping lines, and maritime consulting.
- Risk Management Tools: Use software and methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate maritime risks.
- Up-to-date Legal Framework: Understand the international laws and regulations governing maritime insurance and risks.
- Networking: Connect with industry professionals and expand your network within the maritime sector.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 30-09-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Insurance professionals seeking to specialize in maritime risks and expand their technical knowledge.
- Maritime lawyers needing to deepen their understanding of insurance legislation and its application in the maritime sector.
- Risk managers from shipping and port companies interested in optimizing their coverage strategies and minimizing losses.
- Claims adjusters wishing to improve their analytical and claims resolution skills in the maritime sector.
- Students and recent graduates in related fields seeking specialized training and a competitive advantage in the job market.
Flexibility and applicability:
Designed for busy professionals: online format, updated content and relevant case studies for the maritime sector.
Objectives and competencies
Effectively manage maritime claims:
“Identify, analyze and resolve claims, negotiating with insurers, P&I Clubs and other stakeholders.”
Assessing and mitigating risks in maritime transport:
“Implement risk management procedures (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP) to identify hazards and apply effective barriers in navigation and loading/unloading operations, considering human and technical factors.”
Apply international regulations in marine insurance:
Interpret and apply the Institute Cargo Clauses (A, B, C) and the York-Antwerp Rules in cases of general average.
Design and implement comprehensive marine insurance programs:
“Evaluate specific risks of the cargo, the route and the vessel, selecting appropriate coverages and adjusting premiums according to the insured’s profile.”
Optimizing financial management in marine insurance operations:
“Implement specific exchange rate and interest rate risk hedging strategies for marine insurance.”
Leading the underwriting of complex marine insurance policies:
Evaluate risks, terms and conditions of specific coverages for high-value cargo or special projects, negotiating premiums and deductibles according to the client’s profile and the market.
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Marine Insurance: History, Evolution, and International Legal Framework
- Types of Marine Insurance Policies: Hull and Machinery, P&I, Cargo, Civil Liability
- ICC Clauses (Institute Cargo Clauses): A, B, C, and Their Implications
- Covered Risks and Common Exclusions: General Average, Piracy, War, Strikes
- The Marine Insurance Contract: Essential Elements, Duties of the Insured and the Insurer
- Risk Management in Maritime Transport: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
- Marine Losses: Definition, Causes, and Types (Collision, Grounding, Fire, etc.)
- Notification and Declaration of Losses: Procedure, Required documentation and deadlines
- Claims investigation: experts, evidence, and determination of causes
- Claims settlement: calculation of compensation, deductibles, limits, and payment
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- Introduction to Marine Insurance: History, Evolution, and Fundamentals
- The Marine Insurance Contract: Essential Elements, Parties, and Obligations
- Marine Risks: Identification, Classification, and Vulnerability Analysis
- Hull and Machinery Coverage: Scope, Exclusions, and Conditions
- Property and Insurance (P&I) Coverage: Scope, Exclusions, and Claims Management
- Cargo Insurance: Types, Coverage, and Exclusions
- General Average: Principles, Calculation, and Settlement
- Salvage: Contracts, Remuneration, and Legal Aspects
- Marine Claims Management: Notification, Investigation, and Settlement
- Marine Reinsurance: Types and Its Role in Risk Management
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- Introduction to Risk Management in the Maritime Sector: Overview and Challenges.
- Fundamentals of Marine Insurance: History, Principles, and Types of Policies.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework of Marine Insurance: International Conventions and National Legislation.
- Risks Inherent to Navigation: Collisions, Groundings, Piracy, and Other Incidents.
- Cargo Risks: Damage, Loss, Pollution, and Liability.
- Environmental Risks: Oil Spills, Pollution, and Penalties.
- Risk Assessment and Analysis: Identification, Measurement, and Prioritization.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Prevention, Protection, and Transfer (Insurance).
- Crisis Management and Response. Maritime emergencies.
- Marine insurance claims: procedures, documentation, and dispute resolution.
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- Introduction to marine insurance: history, evolution, and fundamentals.
- Maritime law: international conventions, national legislation, and INCOTERMS.
- Types of marine insurance policies: hull and machinery, civil liability (P&I), cargo.
- Hull and machinery coverage: risks covered, exclusions, relevant clauses.
- P&I coverage: liability for pollution, injury, death, wreck removal.
- Cargo insurance: inherent risks of transport, types of coverage, packaging, and stowage.
- Maritime risk management: risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Marine insurance underwriting process: required information, risk assessment, and premium setting.
- Claims Maritime insurance: notification, investigation, expert assessment, and settlement.
Legal and regulatory aspects of maritime insurance and claims management.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Marine Losses: Types, Causes, and Consequences
- Legal Framework: International Conventions, National Legislation, and Marine Insurance Policies
- Marine Insurance Coverage: Types of Policies (Hull, Cargo, Civil Liability), Clauses, and Exclusions
- Damage Assessment: Initial Inspection, Expert Appraisal, Determination of the Cause and Extent of Damage
- General Average: Principles, Declaration, Adjustment, and Contributions
- Civil Liability: Collisions, Pollution, Personal Injury, and Property Damage
- Claims Management: Procedures, Documentation, Negotiation, and Dispute Resolution
- Marine Salvage: Contracts, Service Valuation, and Aspects Legal
- Claims Prevention: Risk Management, Maritime Safety, and Best Practices
- New Technologies and their Impact on Maritime Claims Management (Remote Sensing, Drones, Data Analysis)
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Career opportunities
- Marine Insurance Underwriter: Risk assessment and pricing for vessels, cargo, and maritime operations.
- Marine Insurance Claims Manager: Investigation, adjustment, and settlement of claims related to marine losses.
- Marine Insurance Broker: Intermediation between insurers and clients, advising on the most appropriate coverage.
- Marine Risk Inspector: Inspection of vessels, terminals, and operations to identify and mitigate risks.
- Marine Risk Management Consultant: Advising companies in the maritime sector on risk identification, assessment, and management.
- Marine Expert: Technical assessment of damages and losses in marine losses.
- Marine Risk Analyst: Development of models and tools for risk assessment and management Risk management in the maritime sector.
- Insurance Manager in shipping or port companies: Management of the company’s insurance policies and coordination with insurers and brokers.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
Documentation:
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Comprehensive Analysis: Master risk assessment and insurance management in the maritime sector.
- Legal Framework: Delve into the national and international legislation that regulates marine insurance.
- Specialized Coverages: Learn to design and manage policies for hull, machinery, cargo, and civil liability.
- Claims Management: Develop skills for the efficient and fair settlement of claims in maritime incidents.
- Global Perspective: Gain a complete overview of the marine insurance market and its current trends.
Testimonials
The Diploma in Maritime Insurance and Risks provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in my current role as a risk analyst. I was able to effectively identify and mitigate a latent risk in our maritime logistics chain, resulting in considerable savings for the company and a significant improvement in the safety of our operations.
The Diploma in Maritime Law & Management provided me with the necessary tools to advance to my current position as Superintendent of Port Operations. My in-depth understanding of international regulations and the management strategies I learned were key to optimizing our terminal’s logistics and reducing waiting times by 15%.
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. I gained in-depth practical knowledge of marine insurance and risk, from claims management to policy analysis, which allowed me to negotiate contracts more confidently and efficiently in my current job. The quality of the instructors and the program’s practical approach were key to my success.
The Diploma in Maritime Insurance and Risk exceeded my expectations. I gained a solid understanding of policies, claims management, and the legal framework, which allowed me to negotiate better terms for my company and significantly reduce our risk exposure in maritime operations. I highly recommend this program to any professional in the sector.
Frequently asked questions
Maritime insurance and risks
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
It depends on the specific diploma program, but it generally focuses on insurance and risks in commercial maritime transport, although it may include modules on recreational vessels.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Marine Risk Analysis: basic concepts and risk typology.
- Identification of Marine Hazards: environmental, operational, and human factors.
- Risk Assessment: probability, impact, and analysis methodologies (HAZOP, BowTie).
- Risk Management: preventive measures, mitigation, and contingency plans.
- Marine Insurance Policies: types, coverage, exclusions, and general conditions.
- Marine Insurance Clauses: ICC (A, B, C), war and strike clauses, additional clauses.
- Marine Claims: procedure, required documentation, deadlines, and parties involved involved.
- General Average: principles, settlement, rights and obligations of the parties.
- Maritime Civil Liability: P&I Clubs, limits of liability and common cases.
- Maritime Law: international conventions, national laws and relevant case law.
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Request information
Complete the Application Form.
Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).
Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you would like the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
An academic advisor will contact you within 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.