Course on Onboard Lighting and Electronics Systems
Why this course?
The Onboard Lighting and Electronics Systems
This course provides you with the essential knowledge to maintain and optimize your vessel’s electrical systems. Learn everything from the fundamentals of marine electricity to the installation and diagnosis of LED lighting systems, solar panels, and navigation electronics. This program equips you to perform repairs, troubleshoot problems, and improve your boat’s energy efficiency, ensuring safety and comfort while underway.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Knowledge: Learn to diagnose and repair common faults in marine electrical systems.
- Energy Efficiency: Discover how to optimize energy consumption and reduce costs on board.
- Onboard Safety: Understand electrical safety standards and best practices to avoid risks.
- Navigation Electronics: Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment such as GPS, radar, and depth sounders.
- Systems Installation: Learn to install and configure LED lighting systems and solar panels on your vessel.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Marine electronics and electrical technicians looking to deepen their knowledge of LED lighting systems and state-of-the-art electronics used in the maritime industry.
- Naval engineers and naval architects who need to understand the integration of lighting and electronics systems in vessel design and construction.
- Fleet owners and managers interested in optimizing the energy performance and safety of their vessels by upgrading systems.
- Students of electronic, electrical, and naval engineering looking to complement their academic training with practical knowledge of maritime applications.
- Shipyard and ship repair shop personnel who wish to expand their experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic and electronic systems. Lighting.
Training Flexibility
Adapted to your pace: learning materials accessible 24/7, consultation forums with experts, and practical exercises to reinforce your knowledge.
Objectives and competencies
Diagnosing and repairing faults in marine electrical systems:
“Using diagrams, diagnostic tools and applying maritime safety regulations, to restore operability and prevent risks.”
Interpreting plans and diagrams of naval lighting and electronic systems:
“Identify symbols, components, and single-line diagrams to efficiently diagnose and repair faults.”
Installing and configuring lighting and electronics systems on boats:
“Perform safe and compliant wiring, ensuring protection against overloads and short circuits through the appropriate selection and installation of fuses, switches and differential protections.”
Perform preventive maintenance on onboard lighting and electronic systems:
Inspect, test and calibrate equipment, replacing worn components and documenting interventions according to manufacturer procedures and maritime safety regulations.
Optimize the performance and energy efficiency of onboard lighting and electronics systems:
Implement control and monitoring strategies to minimize consumption, adjusting light intensity according to needs and optimizing the use of electronic equipment in standby or inactive mode.
Adapting lighting and electronics systems to maritime safety regulations:
“Verify the correct installation and operation of navigation lights, communication equipment and detection systems, complying with SOLAS and local maritime administration regulations.”
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
- Battery Fundamentals: Direct and alternating current, distribution systems.
- Batteries and Charging Systems: Types of batteries, chargers, energy management.
- Marine Cables and Connectors: Types, selection, installation, best practices.
- Electrical Protection: Fuses, circuit breakers, overvoltage and short-circuit protection.
- Conventional Marine Lighting Systems: Types of lamps, ballasts, wiring, regulations.
- Introduction to Smart Lighting: Communication protocols (DALI, DMX), controllers, sensors.
- LEDs and Smart Luminaires: Types of LEDs, advantages, color and temperature control.
- Design of Smart Lighting Systems Naval Lighting Design: Lighting calculations, zoning, energy efficiency.
Installation and configuration of intelligent lighting systems: Wiring, addressing, programming.
Maintenance and troubleshooting of naval electrical and lighting systems.
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- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics: Current, Voltage, Resistance, Ohm’s Law.
- Electronic Components: Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits.
- Naval Lighting Systems: Types of Lamps (LED, Halogen), Ballasts, Dimmers, Wiring.
- Onboard Electrical Generation and Distribution: Generators, Distribution Panels, Batteries, Charging Systems.
- Naval Communications: VHF, MF/HF, Inmarsat, GMDSS: Equipment, Antennas, Protocols.
- Electronic Navigation Systems: GPS, Radar, Echosounders, AIS: Installation, Configuration, Maintenance.
- Onboard Entertainment Systems: Audio, Video, Networks, Wi-Fi: Installation, Configuration, Maintenance.
- Marine Wiring: Cable types, connectors, standards, installation techniques.
- Troubleshooting and Repair: Measuring tools, troubleshooting techniques.
- Electrical Safety: Regulations, safety procedures, surge protection.
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- Fundamentals of electricity and electronics: current, voltage, resistance.
- Basic electronic components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors.
- Measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers.
- Power supplies: linear, switched-mode, UPS.
- Batteries: types, maintenance, charging and discharging.
- Cables and connectors: types, standards, connection techniques.
- Electrical safety regulations in naval environments.
- Protection against overvoltages and short circuits.
- Soldering and desoldering techniques.
- Diagnosis and repair of basic electrical and electronic faults.
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- Introduction to Marine Electronics: Regulations, Safety, and Electromagnetic Compatibility.
- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics: Current, Voltage, Resistance, Ohm’s Law, Basic Components.
- Shipborne Electrical Power Systems: Generators, Batteries, Solar Panels, Inverters, Chargers.
- Marine Cables and Connectors: Types, Characteristics, Installation, and Maintenance.
- Instrumentation and Measuring Equipment: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers.
- Marine Lighting: Types of Lamps: LED, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Halogen.
- Lighting System Design: Luminance Calculation, Light Distribution, Energy Efficiency.
- Lighting Control: Dimming, intelligent control systems, automation.
Installation and maintenance of marine lighting systems: Wiring, protection, safety.
Energy efficiency and sustainability in marine lighting: Material selection, recycling, environmental regulations.
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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.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- 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
- Battery Fundamentals: Direct and alternating current, distribution systems.
- Batteries and Charging Systems: Types of batteries, chargers, energy management.
- Marine Cables and Connectors: Types, selection, installation, best practices.
- Electrical Protection: Fuses, circuit breakers, overvoltage and short-circuit protection.
- Conventional Marine Lighting Systems: Types of lamps, ballasts, wiring, regulations.
- Introduction to Smart Lighting: Communication protocols (DALI, DMX), controllers, sensors.
- LEDs and Smart Luminaires: Types of LEDs, advantages, color and temperature control.
- Design of Smart Lighting Systems Naval Lighting Design: Lighting calculations, zoning, energy efficiency.
Installation and configuration of intelligent lighting systems: Wiring, addressing, programming.
Maintenance and troubleshooting of naval electrical and lighting systems.
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- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics: Current, Voltage, Resistance, Ohm’s Law.
- Electronic Components: Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits.
- Naval Lighting Systems: Types of Lamps (LED, Halogen), Ballasts, Dimmers, Wiring.
- Onboard Electrical Generation and Distribution: Generators, Distribution Panels, Batteries, Charging Systems.
- Naval Communications: VHF, MF/HF, Inmarsat, GMDSS: Equipment, Antennas, Protocols.
- Electronic Navigation Systems: GPS, Radar, Echosounders, AIS: Installation, Configuration, Maintenance.
- Onboard Entertainment Systems: Audio, Video, Networks, Wi-Fi: Installation, Configuration, Maintenance.
- Marine Wiring: Cable types, connectors, standards, installation techniques.
- Troubleshooting and Repair: Measuring tools, troubleshooting techniques.
- Electrical Safety: Regulations, safety procedures, surge protection.
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- Fundamentals of electricity and electronics: current, voltage, resistance.
- Basic electronic components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors.
- Measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers.
- Power supplies: linear, switched-mode, UPS.
- Batteries: types, maintenance, charging and discharging.
- Cables and connectors: types, standards, connection techniques.
- Electrical safety regulations in naval environments.
- Protection against overvoltages and short circuits.
- Soldering and desoldering techniques.
- Diagnosis and repair of basic electrical and electronic faults.
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- Introduction to Marine Electronics: Regulations, Safety, and Electromagnetic Compatibility.
- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics: Current, Voltage, Resistance, Ohm’s Law, Basic Components.
- Shipborne Electrical Power Systems: Generators, Batteries, Solar Panels, Inverters, Chargers.
- Marine Cables and Connectors: Types, Characteristics, Installation, and Maintenance.
- Instrumentation and Measuring Equipment: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers.
- Marine Lighting: Types of Lamps: LED, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Halogen.
- Lighting System Design: Luminance Calculation, Light Distribution, Energy Efficiency.
- Lighting Control: Dimming, intelligent control systems, automation.
Installation and maintenance of marine lighting systems: Wiring, protection, safety.
Energy efficiency and sustainability in marine lighting: Material selection, recycling, environmental regulations.
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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.
- Fundamentals of Naval Electronics: Components, Circuits, and Symbols.
- Power Supply Systems: AC/DC, Batteries, Generators, UPS.
- Naval Lighting: Types of Lamps (LED, Halogen), Energy Efficiency, Regulations.
- Lighting Control: Dimmers, Switches, Sensors, Automated Systems.
- Naval Communication Networks: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Ethernet, CAN bus.
- Sensors and Transducers: Light Detection, Temperature Detection, Humidity Detection, Presence Detection.
- Control Systems: PLCs, Microcontrollers, Monitoring and Management Software.
- Installation and Maintenance: Wiring, Connections, Testing, Problem-solving.
- Standards and safety: CE, IEC, EN, surge and short-circuit protection.
- Energy efficiency and smart lighting: consumption optimization, remote control.
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- Fundamentals of Naval Electronics: current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law
- Basic Electronic Components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors
- Naval Instrumentation: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers
- Naval Communication Systems: VHF, MF/HF, satellite, GMDSS
- Navigation Systems: GPS, radar, depth sounder, AIS, ECDIS
- Onboard Power Sources: generators, batteries, backup systems
- Efficient Lighting: LED and fluorescent technologies, regulation and control
- Naval Lighting Circuit Design: power calculations, distribution, protection
- Installation and Maintenance of Naval Electronic and Lighting Systems
- Regulations and safety in marine electronics and lighting: IEC and IMO standards, local regulations
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- Introduction to Marine Lighting: History, Regulations, and Trends
- Lighting Fundamentals: Luminous Flux, Intensity, Illuminance, and Glare
- Types of Lamps: Incandescent, Halogen, Fluorescent, LED, and Their Applications
- LED Technology: Principles, Advantages, Efficiency, Lifespan, and Thermal Management
- LED Drivers: Drivers, Intensity Regulation, Dimming, and Protocols
- Sensors and Automation: Presence, Ambient Light, Scheduling, and Centralized Control
- Emergency Systems: Batteries, Inverters, Safety Lighting, and Escape Routes
- Energy Efficiency: Audits, Lighting Design, Calculations, and Optimization
- Standards and Safety: IEC 60092, Classification Society Rules, Electrical Safety
Commissioning, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Marine Lighting Systems
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- Fundamentals of Naval Electronics: Components, Circuits, and Symbols.
- Naval Lighting Systems: Types of Lamps, Ballasts, Drivers, and Standards.
- Lighting Control: Dimmers, DALI Interfaces, Communication Protocols, and Programming.
- Electrical Distribution Networks on Ships: Design, Protection, and Maintenance.
- Electronic Security Systems: CCTV, Alarms, Access Control, and Fire Detection.
- Security Sensors: Motion Detectors, Infrared Barriers, and Magnetic Contacts.
- Public Address and Internal Communication Systems: Design, Installation, and Configuration.
- Standards and Certifications for Electronic Security on Ships.
- Maintenance Preventive and corrective maintenance of naval electronic systems.
Troubleshooting of electronic lighting and security systems.
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Career opportunities
- Onboard Lighting Systems Maintenance Technician: Diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing lighting systems on ships.
- Onboard Electronics Technician: Maintaining and repairing electronic navigation, communication, and control systems.
- Marine Lighting and Electronics Systems Installer: Installing new systems on newly built or modernized vessels.
- Lighting and Electronics Systems Technical Inspector: Verifying compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Marine Lighting Systems Designer: Creating efficient and safe systems for different types of vessels.
- Marine Lighting and Electronics Systems Technical Consultant: Advising shipping companies and shipyards on equipment selection and maintenance.
- Marine Lighting and Electronics Equipment Salesperson: Marketing of products and services to companies in the sector.
Trainer in onboard lighting and electronics systems: Delivery of courses and workshops for staff training.
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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.
5. Induction
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
- Essential Marine Electronics: Master the principles of electronics applied to marine systems to diagnose and troubleshoot effectively.
- Advanced Marine Lighting: Learn about the latest LED lighting technologies, their installation, maintenance, and optimization for vessels.
- Integrated Control Systems: Understand the interconnection between lighting systems and other electronic devices on board, improving efficiency and safety.
- Safety and Regulations: Learn about the regulations and safety standards for the installation and operation of electrical systems in marine environments, avoiding risks and penalties.
- Hands-on with Real Equipment: Experiment with simulators and real equipment to apply the knowledge acquired. and develop practical skills. Boost your career as a marine technician, electrician, or captain with specialized knowledge of modern onboard lighting and electronics systems.
Testimonials
During my training in Onboard Lighting and Electronics Systems, I excelled at solving complex wiring problems, designing a custom LED lighting system for a recreational vehicle that optimized energy consumption by 30% and improved nighttime visibility by 25%, exceeding the expectations of the final project.
During my training in Naval Engineering and Technology, I excelled in the development of a hybrid propulsion system for vessels, which significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions by 20% in simulations, exceeding project expectations and receiving recognition for its innovation and viability.
During training in onboard lighting and electronics systems, I acquired a solid knowledge in the diagnosis and repair of electrical faults, successfully implementing a new LED lighting system on a vessel, improving its energy efficiency by 30% and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
During my training in Lighting Systems and On-Board Electronics, I applied the knowledge I had acquired to diagnose and troubleshoot an intermittent fault in a vehicle’s lighting system. I identified a short circuit in the taillight wiring, repaired it, and verified its proper functioning, thus optimizing vehicle safety and demonstrating my mastery of the topics I had learned.
Frequently asked questions
To provide visibility to the driver and to signal the presence and intentions of the vehicle to other road users.
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.
To provide visibility to the driver and to warn other road users of the presence and actions of the vehicle.
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.
- Fundamentals of Naval Electronics: Components, Circuits, and Symbols.
- Naval Lighting Systems: Types of Lamps, Ballasts, Drivers, and Standards.
- Lighting Control: Dimmers, DALI Interfaces, Communication Protocols, and Programming.
- Electrical Distribution Networks on Ships: Design, Protection, and Maintenance.
- Electronic Security Systems: CCTV, Alarms, Access Control, and Fire Detection.
- Security Sensors: Motion Detectors, Infrared Barriers, and Magnetic Contacts.
- Public Address and Internal Communication Systems: Design, Installation, and Configuration.
- Standards and Certifications for Electronic Security on Ships.
- Maintenance Preventive and corrective maintenance of naval electronic systems.
Troubleshooting of electronic lighting and security systems.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
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.