Diploma in Preventive Maintenance of Vessels
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Preventive Vessel Maintenance
This program provides you with the essential tools and knowledge to ensure the operability and longevity of your fleet. Master inspection and diagnostic techniques, optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and minimize operating costs through efficient resource management. This program prepares you to face the challenges of the maritime sector, guaranteeing the safety and performance of vessels.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Approach: Learn through real-world case studies and simulations that prepare you for fieldwork.
- Industry Experts: Receive training from professionals with extensive experience in marine maintenance.
- Cost Optimization: Implement strategies to reduce downtime and repair costs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your vessels comply with national and international regulations.
- Networking: Connect with other professionals and expand your network in the maritime industry.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 01-10-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Naval engineers and marine mechanics looking to optimize the service life of propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Onboard and shipyard maintenance technicians who want to update their skills in diagnostics and preventive repair.
- Fleet supervisors and maintenance managers responsible for reducing costs and unplanned downtime.
- Owners of commercial and recreational vessels interested in extending the operational life and safety of their assets.
- Students of naval engineering and related fields looking to enhance their resumes with practical knowledge in preventive maintenance.
Flexibility for your Development
Adapted for active professionals: online format with 24/7 access to materials, consultation forums, and personalized progress tracking.
Objectives and competencies
Optimize the operational availability of vessels:
“Implement a predictive maintenance plan based on data and condition analysis, minimizing unplanned downtime.”
Diagnosing and repairing marine systems:
“Identify and troubleshoot faults in engines, electrical, hydraulic and cooling systems, using specialized diagnostic tools and respecting maritime safety standards.”
Extending the useful life of vessels:
Implement a rigorous predictive and corrective maintenance program, based on data analysis and thorough inspection of critical systems (hull, propulsion, steering), to anticipate and correct wear, corrosion and failures, thereby optimizing dry-dock periods and maximizing operational availability.
Implement predictive maintenance programs:
“Analyzing sensor data, identifying trends, and scheduling interventions, optimizing reliability and reducing costs.”
Efficiently manage resources in vessel maintenance:
“Optimize inventories, control costs, and schedule preventative tasks to minimize downtime and extend the useful life of equipment.”
Comply with maritime safety and environmental regulations during maintenance:
Manage waste and emissions in accordance with MARPOL regulations and ship protocols.
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
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics: thermodynamic cycles, laws, working fluids.
- Internal Combustion Engines: types, components, operation, injection systems.
- Lubrication Systems: types of lubricants, filtration systems, oil analysis.
- Cooling Systems: types of coolants, cooling systems, preventive maintenance.
- Fuel Systems: storage, treatment, supply, injection, and combustion.
- Exhaust Systems: design, mufflers, catalytic converters, emissions control.
- Electrical Systems: generation, distribution, batteries, electric motors.
- Control Systems: sensors, actuators, PLCs, systems of monitoring.
- Pumps and Pumping Systems: types of pumps, hydraulic systems, maintenance and repair.
- Compressors and Compressed Air Systems: types of compressors, filtration and drying systems, applications.
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- Introduction to Marine Propulsion Systems: Types and General Characteristics.
- Marine Diesel Engines: Operation, Components, Auxiliary Systems, and Maintenance.
- Steam and Gas Turbines: Operating Principles, Naval Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages.
- Electric Propulsion Systems: Components, Configurations, Control, and Efficiency.
- Marine Propellers: Types, Design, Cavitation, Efficiency, and Selection.
- Steering Systems: Rudders, Waterjets, Azimuth Thrusters, Stabilizers, and Control.
- Gearboxes and Clutches: Types, Operation, Selection, and Maintenance.
- Fuel Systems: Storage, Treatment, Supply, and Safety.
- Lubrication and Cooling Systems: Types, Components, Control, and Maintenance.
- Standards and Safety: International Regulations, Pollution Prevention, and Emergency Response.
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- Introduction to Risk Management: Key Concepts and Terminology
- Regulatory Framework: International Conventions (SOLAS, ISM, ISPS), National Legislation
- Hazard Identification: HAZID and HAZOP Techniques, Scenario Analysis
- Risk Assessment: Probability, Impact, Risk Matrices
- Control Measures: Prevention, Mitigation, Transfer, Acceptance
- Contingency and Emergency Response Plans
- Fire Safety: Prevention, Detection, Extinguishing, Equipment
- Safety of Navigation: Maritime Traffic Management, Aids to Navigation
- Protection of the Marine Environment: Pollution Prevention, Spill Response
- Safety and Improvement Audits continued
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- Introduction to Marine Electrical Systems: Fundamentals and Regulations.
- Onboard Electrical Power Generation: Alternators, Diesel Generators, Emergency Systems.
- Electrical Distribution: Electrical Panels, Cables, Protection Devices (Fuses, Circuit Breakers).
- Automation and Control Systems: PLC, SCADA, Parameter Monitoring.
- Hydraulic Systems: Pumps, Valves, Actuators, Basic Hydraulic Circuits.
- Hydraulic Applications on the Ship: Steering Systems, Winches, Cranes.
- Introduction to Marine Propulsion: Types of Engines, Propellers, Transmission Systems.
- Marine Diesel Engines: Components, Operation, Maintenance.
Cooling and lubrication systems in marine engines.
Preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, and propulsion systems.
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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 Propulsion Systems: Types and Applications
- Marine Diesel Engines: Operating Principles, Components, and Auxiliary Systems
- Marine Gas Turbines: Operating Principles, Advantages, and Disadvantages
- Electric Propulsion Systems: Types, Components, Control, and Efficiency
- Transmission Systems: Gearboxes, Shafts, Propellers, and Nozzles
- Variable Pitch Propellers: Operation, Control, and Advantages
- Lubrication Systems: Types of Lubricants, Filtration, and Cooling Systems
- Oil Analysis: Interpretation of Results and Troubleshooting
- Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Propulsion and Lubrication Systems
- Regulations and safety in naval propulsion and lubrication systems
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Career opportunities
- Shipyard and Boatyard Maintenance Technician: Repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on vessels.
- Marine Mechanic on Board Vessels: Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of main and auxiliary machinery.
- Maintenance Inspector in Marine Insurance Companies: Evaluate the condition of vessels for insurance coverage.
- Technical Advisor in Nautical Spare Parts and Equipment Sales Companies: Provide technical support to clients and recommend suitable products.
- Maintenance Manager in Marinas and Yacht Clubs: Supervise and coordinate vessel maintenance tasks.
- Maintenance Manager in Boat Rental Companies: Ensure the proper functioning of the fleet and schedule maintenance. Reviews.
- Entrepreneur in marine maintenance services: Create and manage your own preventive maintenance company for vessels.
- Trainer in marine maintenance courses: Impart technical knowledge to future professionals in the sector.
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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
- Maintenance Fundamentals: Learn the key principles to ensure the operability and safety of vessels.
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Delve into the diagnosis and repair of engines, propulsion systems, and electrical equipment.
- Predictive Maintenance: Master analytical techniques to anticipate failures and optimize the lifespan of components.
- Regulations and Safety: Understand current regulations and best practices for safe and efficient maintenance.
- Maintenance Management: Develop skills to plan, organize, and control preventive maintenance activities.
Testimonials
This course exceeded my expectations. I gained essential practical and theoretical knowledge to implement an effective preventative maintenance plan for my vessel. Thanks to the techniques I learned, I was able to identify and resolve potential problems before they became costly repairs, optimizing performance and extending the lifespan of my engine and onboard systems.
The Diploma in Marine Engine Mechanics & Maintenance exceeded my expectations. I acquired solid theoretical and practical knowledge, enabling me to diagnose and solve complex problems in different types of engines. Thanks to the training I received, I was promoted within my company shortly after completing the program, demonstrating my ability to lead the maintenance of our fleet and optimize its performance.
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to implement an effective preventive maintenance plan in my company. Thanks to what I learned, we were able to reduce failures by 30% and optimize repair costs by 20% during the last quarter.
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. I gained practical and theoretical knowledge that I apply daily in my work, optimizing maintenance routines and preventing costly vessel failures. The training in engine and electrical system diagnostics has been fundamental in improving the efficiency and safety of our fleet.
Frequently asked questions
To avoid or minimize failures and breakdowns in vessels, ensuring their optimal functioning, prolonging their useful life and guaranteeing the safety of the crew and passengers.
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 covers recreational, commercial, or fishing 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 Predictive Maintenance: Concepts, Benefits, and Limitations.
- Fundamentals of Propulsion Systems: Types of Engines, Main Components, and Their Operation.
- Vibration Analysis: Principles, Measuring Equipment, Spectrum Interpretation, and Fault Detection.
- Infrared Thermography: Principles, Measuring Equipment, and Applications in Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems.
- Oil Analysis: Types of Analysis, Interpretation of Results, and Detection of Wear and Contaminants.
- Ultrasound: Principles, Measuring Equipment, and Applications in Leak Detection and Bearing Failures.
- Monitoring of Operating Parameters: Pressure, Temperature, Flow Rate, Performance, and Their Relationship to Equipment Condition.
- Developing a Maintenance Program Predictive: Selection of critical equipment, establishment of measurement and analysis frequencies, creation of databases.
Integration of technologies: Sensors, data acquisition systems, analysis software, and management platforms.
Case studies and example studies: Application of predictive techniques in propulsion and auxiliary systems.
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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.