Diploma in Emergency Management in Ports
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Port Emergency Management
This program prepares you to lead and coordinate effective responses to any eventuality in the port environment. You will learn to identify risks, develop robust contingency plans, and lead response teams in critical situations, from spills and fires to security incidents and natural disasters. This program will provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect lives, minimize damage, and ensure business continuity.
Differentiating Advantages
- Realistic Simulations: Participate in practical exercises that replicate complex emergency scenarios.
- Industry Experts: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in port emergency management.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Master the national and international regulations applicable to port emergency management.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Familiarize yourself with the latest tools and technologies used in emergency response.
- Networking: Establish relationships with other professionals in the sector and expand your career opportunities.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 30-09-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Port Directors and Managers seeking to strengthen their incident response and coordination strategies.
- Port Security and Protection Officers requiring deepen their knowledge of the planning, execution, and evaluation of drills and exercises.
- Emergency Coordinators and First Responders needing to update their knowledge of protocols, technologies, and best practices.
- Maritime and Logistics Professionals interested in minimizing risks, optimizing operational continuity, and protecting assets in the port environment.
- Consultants and Advisors seeking specialized certification in emergency management to offer high-value services to the port industry.
Flexibility and Applicability
Adapted to the port reality: real-world case studies, practical simulations, and management tools applicable to various emergency scenarios.
Objectives and competencies

Effectively coordinate the response to port incidents:
Establish a Unified Command Post (UCP) with representatives from all involved agencies (port authority, fire department, maritime police, health, etc.) for coordinated decision-making and resource management.

Implement robust and adaptable security protocols:
“Establish and maintain a proactive safety culture, encouraging incident reporting and continuous improvement, auditing procedures, and training staff in risk identification and mitigation.”

Optimize port resilience to critical events:
“Implement robust contingency plans, regular drills, and effective communication with authorities and stakeholders.”

Lead the post-emergency operational recovery:
Assess damage, prioritize resources, and restore critical functions (navigation, communications, propulsion) safely and efficiently.

Mastering legislation and regulations in port emergencies:
“To know and interpret the national and international legislation (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS Code) applicable to port emergency management.”

Assess and mitigate specific risks in the port environment:
“Identify threats (natural, operational, security) and implement contingency plans with effective communication and decision-making under pressure.”
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
- Legal framework for port operations: Ports Law, international agreements.
- Risks in port operations: identification, assessment, and control.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE): selection, use, and maintenance.
- Port emergency plans: design, implementation, and drills.
- First aid and basic life support in the port environment.
- Fire prevention and suppression: detection and extinguishing systems.
- Handling of dangerous goods (IMO): classification, packaging, and stowage.
- Safety in the operation of cranes and lifting equipment.
- Access control and perimeter security in port facilities.
- Incident and accident investigation: root cause analysis and corrective measures corrective.
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- Introduction to Port Operations: Types of ports, stakeholders, and regulations.
- Port Equipment: Cranes, RTGs, stackers, spreaders, and their operation.
- Stowage and Unstowage: Planning, safety, and process optimization.
- Terminal Management: Container flows, storage, and inland transport.
- Occupational Hazards in the Port: Identification, assessment, and preventive measures.
- Handling of Dangerous Goods: IMO regulations, labeling, and segregation.
- Port Emergency Plans: Fires, spills, incidents, and evacuation.
- Maritime and Port Security: ISPS, access control, and surveillance.
- Operational Contingencies: Interruptions, Delays, Breakdowns, and Solutions.
- Legislation and Regulations Applicable to Port Operations and Security.
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- Introduction to Port Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: IMO, ISPS, National and International Conventions
- Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Prioritization
- Security Planning: Development and Implementation of Protection Plans
- Access Control: Identification Systems, Visitor Management, Vehicle Control
- Surveillance and Monitoring: CCTV, Sensors, Patrols, and Alarm Systems
- Protection of Critical Infrastructure: Energy Facilities, Communications, and Transportation
- Emergency Response: Contingency Plans, Simulation, and Coordination
- Crisis Management: Communication, Evacuation, Recovery, and Analysis Post-incident
- Port Cybersecurity: Protection of Information Systems and Networks
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- Legal and regulatory framework for port security: International and national regulations.
- Identification and assessment of risks in port operations: Methodologies and tools.
- Dangerous goods: Classification, handling, storage, and safe transport.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and its correct use in the port environment.
- Safety in cargo handling: Loading, unloading, securing, and safe lifting.
- Safe work procedures (SWPs) in specific port operations.
- Access control: Protocols, identification, and registration of people and vehicles.
- Video surveillance and security monitoring systems in the port area.
- Port emergency plans: Structure and roles and responsibilities.
- Emergency Response Drills and Exercises: Types, Planning, and Evaluation.
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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 ā diagnosis ā intervention ā verification ā report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Port Emergency Management: Legal and Regulatory Framework
- Port Risk Analysis: Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Impact Assessment: Risk Scenarios and Potential Consequences
- Organizational Structure of Emergency Response: Roles and Responsibilities
- Early Warning Systems and Emergency Communication
- Contingency Plans: Development, Implementation, and Maintenance
- Resources for Emergency Response: Equipment, Personnel, and Supplies
- Drills and Exercises: Design, Execution, and Evaluation
- Inter-institutional Collaboration: Coordination with External Authorities and Agencies
- Port Resilience: Recovery and Improvement Strategies continued
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Career opportunities
- Port Emergency Coordinator: Planning, directing, and controlling interventions in the event of incidents.
- Port Risk Manager: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in the port environment.
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician in Port Environments: Preventing occupational risks and managing workplace safety.
- Port Contingency Plan Manager: Designing, implementing, and maintaining emergency response plans.
- Port Emergency Management Consultant: Advising companies and public organizations on security and emergency matters.
- Port Emergency Management Trainer: Delivering training courses and programs for professionals in the sector.
- Port Security Inspector: Verification of compliance with safety and emergency regulations.
Spill and Pollution Response Specialist in Ports: Coordination and management of interventions in the event of pollution incidents.
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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, ā„ 24ā 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
- Key Strategies: Learn to design and implement port emergency response plans, minimizing risks and damage.
- Legal Framework: Master national and international regulations on emergency management and port security.
- Drills and Exercises: Participate in practical simulations to strengthen decision-making and inter-institutional coordination.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Familiarize yourself with innovative tools and systems for incident detection, control, and mitigation.
- Crisis Leadership: Develop communication and team management skills to lead effectively in high-pressure situations.
Testimonials
The Diploma in Emergency Management in Ports exceeded my expectations. I acquired knowledge and practical tools, from risk identification to the implementation of contingency plans, which allowed me to successfully lead the response to a real incident in our port, minimizing the consequences and ensuring the safety of operations.
The Diploma in Port Security exceeded my expectations. I gained in-depth, practical knowledge of international regulations, risk management, and best practices in security, enabling me to implement significant improvements to my terminal’s security protocols. Thanks to this training, I was promoted to Security Supervisor, demonstrating the value and applicability of the knowledge I acquired.
“This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead the response to a port emergency. I was able to directly apply what I learned in a simulated fuel spill, effectively coordinating the different teams and minimizing the environmental impact. Thanks to the training I received, I feel much more confident and prepared to face any crisis situation at work.”
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead incident response in a complex port environment. I applied the methodologies learned during a fuel spill drill, efficiently coordinating response teams and minimizing the simulated environmental impact. Thanks to the training I received, I demonstrated effective analytical and decision-making skills, earning commendations for my performance and being appointed emergency coordinator for my area.
Frequently asked questions
Emergency management in ports
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.
port facilities.
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 (3ā6 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 Port Security: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks
- Legal Framework: National and International Regulations (IMO, ISPS, etc.)
- Risk Analysis: Identification, Assessment, and Prioritization
- Port Security Plans (PSPs): Development and Implementation
- Access Control: Identification, Credentials, and Surveillance Systems
- Physical Security: Barriers, Lighting, CCTV, and Security Personnel
- Cybersecurity: Protection of Systems and Data in the Port Environment
- Contingency Plans: Emergency and Crisis Response
- Disaster Response: Fires, Spills, Incidents of safety, etc.
- Exercises and drills: evaluation and improvement of preparedness.
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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 24ā48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor