Course on Financing Maritime Projects
Why this course?
The Maritime Project Financing
course
Provides you with the tools and expert knowledge to successfully navigate the complex world of maritime finance. Learn to assess the financial viability of naval projects, structure innovative financing agreements, and manage the risks associated with maritime investments. Master everything from market analysis to negotiating with investors, ensuring the sustainable growth of your projects.
Maritime Project Financing
Differential Advantages
- Real-world case studies: Study examples of successful financing and learn from past mistakes.
- Industry experts: Receive training from professionals with extensive experience in maritime finance.
- Strategic networking: Connect with investors, shipowners, and other key players in the sector.
- Valuation tools: Master maritime asset valuation techniques and risk assessment.
- Flexibility: Online access to course content and personalized tutoring.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Entrepreneurs and startups in the maritime sector seeking funding to innovate in technologies, services, or sustainability.
- Executives of shipping and port companies requiring capital for expansion, fleet modernization, or infrastructure development.
- Consultants and financial advisors wishing to specialize in structuring maritime projects and raising funds.
- Investors and investment funds interested in identifying high-potential opportunities in the maritime industry.
- Students and professionals in the maritime sector aspiring to understand the financial ecosystem and the keys to obtaining resources.
Flexibility and applicability
Online and at your own pace, with real case studies, practical tools and access to a network of experts in maritime finance.
Objectives and competencies
Evaluate the financial viability of maritime projects:
Analyze the NPV, IRR and payback period, considering sector-specific risks and sources of financing.
Managing the financial risks associated with maritime projects:
“Evaluate the economic viability of the project considering exchange rate fluctuations, interest rates, and fuel prices.”
Structuring optimal financing for maritime projects:
“Analyze the different sources of financing (public, private, mixed), evaluating risks and returns to select the most appropriate structure.”
Comply with current regulations on maritime financing:
“To efficiently manage the documentation required by financial institutions and maritime authorities, ensuring the transparency and legality of operations.”
Optimizing the profitability of investments in the maritime sector:
“Develop robust financial models to evaluate investment projects, considering sector-specific risks and maximizing the return on invested capital.”
Develop investment strategies in port infrastructure:
“To evaluate the economic, social and environmental viability of port projects, considering the complete life cycle of the infrastructure.”
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 Financial Analysis: Key Concepts and Basic Financial Statements
- Financial Ratio Analysis: Liquidity, Solvency, Profitability, and Efficiency in the Maritime Sector
- Operating Costs in Maritime Transport: Analysis and Management of Fuel, Crew, Insurance, and Maintenance Costs
- Maritime Financing: Sources of Financing, Leasing, Syndicated Loans, and Capital Markets
- Capital Budgeting and Project Evaluation: NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and Sensitivity Analysis in Maritime Investments
- Market Risk Management: Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, and Commodity Prices
- Operational Risks in the Maritime Sector: Safety, Environment, Delays, and Breakdowns
- Insurance
Marine: Hull and machinery policies, P&I clubs, and risk coverage.
Credit risk management: Counterparty assessment, guarantees, and credit insurance.
Simulation and stress testing models: Scenario analysis and contingency planning.
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- Introduction to Maritime Finance: Global and Local Context
- Maritime Market Analysis: Supply, Demand, Trends, and Risks
- Traditional Sources of Financing: Banks, Leasing, Capital Markets
- Alternative Financing: Investment Funds, Private Equity, Crowdfunding
- Financing Structures: Syndicated Loans, Guarantees, Credit Insurance
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Maritime Finance
- Risk Analysis: Credit, Market, Operational, and Political
- Due Diligence in the Financing of Ships and Maritime Projects
- Developing Business Plans and Financial Projections
- Case Studies and Practical Examples of Maritime Finance successful
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- Introduction to financial structures in maritime projects: characteristics and peculiarities.
- Financial feasibility analysis: cash flow, NPV, IRR, and payback.
- Sources of financing: equity, bank debt, leasing, project finance.
- Financial models: construction, simulation, and sensitivity analysis.
- Financial risks in the maritime sector: exchange rates, interest rates, inflation.
- Risk hedging instruments: forwards, futures, options, and swaps.
- Marine insurance: P&I, hull and machinery, civil liability.
- Credit risk management: counterparty analysis, guarantees, and collateral.
- Analysis Sensitivity and scenario analysis: impact on project profitability.
Regulatory and accounting framework: IFRS standards and their application in maritime projects.
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- Introduction to Financial Instruments: Markets, Assets, and Derivatives
- Market Risk: Interest Rates, Currencies, Commodities, and Hedging
- Credit Risk: Assessment, Mitigation, and Credit Derivatives (CDS)
- Liquidity Risk: Treasury Management and Contingency Planning
- Marine Insurance: P&I, Hull and Machinery, Civil Liability
- Ship Financing: Leasing, Syndicated Loans, and Capital Markets
- Operational Risk Management in the Maritime Sector: Prevention and Response
- Sensitivity Analysis and Stress Testing in Risk Management
- Regulatory Framework: Basel III/IV, Solvency II, and their Impact on the sector
- Investment strategies and portfolio management in the maritime sector
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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.
Plan de estudio - MĆ³dulos
- 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 Financial Analysis: Key Concepts and Basic Financial Statements
- Financial Ratio Analysis: Liquidity, Solvency, Profitability, and Efficiency in the Maritime Sector
- Operating Costs in Maritime Transport: Analysis and Management of Fuel, Crew, Insurance, and Maintenance Costs
- Maritime Financing: Sources of Financing, Leasing, Syndicated Loans, and Capital Markets
- Capital Budgeting and Project Evaluation: NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and Sensitivity Analysis in Maritime Investments
- Market Risk Management: Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, and Commodity Prices
- Operational Risks in the Maritime Sector: Safety, Environment, Delays, and Breakdowns
- Insurance
Marine: Hull and machinery policies, P&I clubs, and risk coverage.
Credit risk management: Counterparty assessment, guarantees, and credit insurance.
Simulation and stress testing models: Scenario analysis and contingency planning.
‘
- Introduction to Maritime Finance: Global and Local Context
- Maritime Market Analysis: Supply, Demand, Trends, and Risks
- Traditional Sources of Financing: Banks, Leasing, Capital Markets
- Alternative Financing: Investment Funds, Private Equity, Crowdfunding
- Financing Structures: Syndicated Loans, Guarantees, Credit Insurance
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Maritime Finance
- Risk Analysis: Credit, Market, Operational, and Political
- Due Diligence in the Financing of Ships and Maritime Projects
- Developing Business Plans and Financial Projections
- Case Studies and Practical Examples of Maritime Finance successful
‘
- Introduction to financial structures in maritime projects: characteristics and peculiarities.
- Financial feasibility analysis: cash flow, NPV, IRR, and payback.
- Sources of financing: equity, bank debt, leasing, project finance.
- Financial models: construction, simulation, and sensitivity analysis.
- Financial risks in the maritime sector: exchange rates, interest rates, inflation.
- Risk hedging instruments: forwards, futures, options, and swaps.
- Marine insurance: P&I, hull and machinery, civil liability.
- Credit risk management: counterparty analysis, guarantees, and collateral.
- Analysis Sensitivity and scenario analysis: impact on project profitability.
Regulatory and accounting framework: IFRS standards and their application in maritime projects.
‘
- Introduction to Financial Instruments: Markets, Assets, and Derivatives
- Market Risk: Interest Rates, Currencies, Commodities, and Hedging
- Credit Risk: Assessment, Mitigation, and Credit Derivatives (CDS)
- Liquidity Risk: Treasury Management and Contingency Planning
- Marine Insurance: P&I, Hull and Machinery, Civil Liability
- Ship Financing: Leasing, Syndicated Loans, and Capital Markets
- Operational Risk Management in the Maritime Sector: Prevention and Response
- Sensitivity Analysis and Stress Testing in Risk Management
- Regulatory Framework: Basel III/IV, Solvency II, and their Impact on the sector
- Investment strategies and portfolio management in the maritime sector
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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 Maritime Finance: Overview and Current Trends
- Traditional Sources of Financing: Banks, Syndicated Loans, Capital Markets
- Marine Leasing: Types, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Legal Considerations
- Alternative Financing: Investment Funds, Private Equity, Crowdfunding
- Guarantees and Insurance: Ship Mortgages, Hull and Machinery Insurance, P&I
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects: Maritime Law, International Conventions, Compliance
- Risk Analysis: Market, Operational, Financial, and Credit Risks
- Financing Structuring: Tailor-made Financing Models, Tax Optimization
- Due Diligence and Asset Valuation: Assessment of Ships, projects, and companies
Case studies: analysis of successful and failed maritime finance transactions
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- Introduction to Maritime Finance: Peculiarities and Challenges of the Sector
- Analysis of the Macroeconomic Environment: Impact on Shipping Companies and Ports
- Key Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
- Analysis of Financial Ratios: Liquidity, Solvency, Profitability, and Efficiency
- Ship Financing: Leasing, Syndicated Loans, and Capital Markets
- Working Capital Management: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Inventory
- Hedging Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Risks: Instruments and Strategies
- Marine Insurance: P&I, Hull and Machinery, and War Risks
- Evaluation of Investment Projects: NPV, IRR, and Payback Period
- Financial Planning Strategic and budgetary considerations for maritime companies
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- Introduction to maritime finance: sources, markets, and participants.
- Financial analysis of naval projects: NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis.
- Risks in the maritime sector: market, operations, credit, and insurance.
- Traditional financing structures: syndical loans and leasing.
- State-guaranteed financing and ECAs: COFACE, Hermes, etc.
- Capital markets: bond and equity issuance in the maritime sector.
- Alternative financing: private equity, investment funds, and crowdfunding.
- Risk hedging: financial derivatives (swaps, options, and futures).
- Valuation models for ships and maritime assets.
- Financial and legal due diligence in maritime transactions.
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- Introduction to Maritime Economics: Characteristics and trends of the sector.
- Basic Financial Analysis: Interpretation of financial statements in maritime companies.
- Costs in the Maritime Sector: Types of costs, calculation, and efficient management.
- Sources of Financing: Banks, investors, leasing, and grants.
- Evaluation of Maritime Projects: Cash flow, NPV, IRR, and payback period.
- Financial Risk Management: Hedging, insurance, and mitigation strategies.
- Financial Contracts and Agreements: Legal aspects and best practices.
- Budgets and Budgetary Control: Planning and monitoring Financial.
- Investment in Maritime Assets: Ships, port infrastructure, and equipment.
- Case Studies: Financial feasibility analysis in different maritime scenarios.
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Career opportunities
- Financial Analyst in Banking/Investment Funds: Evaluation of the financial viability of maritime projects (shipbuilding, ports, marine energy, etc.).
- Financial Consultant specializing in the maritime sector: Advising shipping companies, shipyards, and other companies in the sector on securing and managing financing.
- Project Manager in Shipping Companies/Shipyards: Financial planning, cost control, and monitoring of financing for ship construction and modernization projects.
- Financing Officer in Port Authorities: Securing financing for port infrastructure projects (dock expansion, access improvements, etc.).
- Marine Insurance Specialist: Financial risk assessment and design of insurance products for maritime projects.
- Risk Analyst
- In financial institutions: Credit risk assessment associated with financing maritime projects.
- Public administration technician (State Ports, etc.): Management of aid and subsidy programs for the maritime sector.
- Entrepreneur in the maritime sector: Creation and management of innovative companies in the maritime field (marine renewable energies, logistics, etc.) with expertise in obtaining financing.
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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, 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
- Mastering Maritime Finance: Learn to identify and evaluate the most suitable sources of financing for maritime projects.
- Developing Solid Business Plans: Develop skills to create attractive business plans for investors, including financial projections and risk analysis.
- Optimal Financial Structuring: Understand the different financial structures and how to adapt them to the specific needs of each maritime project.
- Negotiating with Financial Institutions: Acquire the tools to negotiate favorable terms with banks, investment funds, and other financial institutions.
- Real-World Case Studies: Analyze concrete examples of maritime project financing and learn from the successes and failures of the sector.
Testimonials
I secured $12 million in financing for the construction of three state-of-the-art cargo ships, negotiating favorable terms and competitive interest rates that significantly reduced the total project cost for my client, a major international shipping company. This achievement enabled them to expand their maritime transport operations by 30% in the first year.
This course gave me the tools and perspective I needed to develop my idea for an AI-powered ocean monitoring platform. I connected with expert mentors and other entrepreneurs, which allowed me to refine my business model and secure seed funding for my startup. Today, we are implementing our technology in the Mediterranean, contributing to marine research and ecosystem conservation.
I secured $120 million in financing for the construction of three state-of-the-art container ships, negotiating a 15-year term with an exceptionally competitive interest rate, thanks to a solid feasibility analysis and a compelling business plan presentation that demonstrated the project’s long-term profitability and sustainability.
I successfully secured $120 million in financing for the construction of a deep-water port, exceeding client expectations by 15% and obtaining exceptionally favorable financing terms thanks to a solid risk analysis and innovative project structuring.
Frequently asked questions
The main sources of financing for maritime projects include bank loans, private equity financing, bonds, leasing, export finance, and government grants.
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.
Bank loans, equity financing, leasing, bonds, government funds, and private equity.
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 Maritime Economics: Characteristics and trends of the sector.
- Basic Financial Analysis: Interpretation of financial statements in maritime companies.
- Costs in the Maritime Sector: Types of costs, calculation, and efficient management.
- Sources of Financing: Banks, investors, leasing, and grants.
- Evaluation of Maritime Projects: Cash flow, NPV, IRR, and payback period.
- Financial Risk Management: Hedging, insurance, and mitigation strategies.
- Financial Contracts and Agreements: Legal aspects and best practices.
- Budgets and Budgetary Control: Planning and monitoring Financial.
- Investment in Maritime Assets: Ships, port infrastructure, and equipment.
- Case Studies: Financial feasibility analysis in different maritime scenarios.
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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. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
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.