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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Sustainable Finance for the Maritime Sector
The Diploma in Sustainable Finance for the Maritime Sector Prepares you to understand how money is reshaping shipping. Banks, investors and insurers already measure the climate alignment of their portfolios using frameworks such a
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts9 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Sustainable Finance for the Maritime Sector?
The Diploma in Sustainable Finance for the Maritime Sector
Prepares you to understand how money is reshaping shipping. Banks, investors and insurers already measure the climate alignment of their portfolios using frameworks such as the Poseidon Principles and the EU taxonomy. You will learn to finance green ships and projects, assess the climate risk of assets and prepare your company to secure better financing terms.
Key advantages
- Finance applied to shipping: Instruments and metrics specific to the maritime sector.
- European framework: Taxonomy, SFDR and CSRD explained for shipowners and ports.
- Asset valuation: Obsolescence risk and the value of efficient ships.
- Practical approach: Preparing a green financing application.
- Market view: Trends among banks, funds and insurers.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Programme highlights
- Master the frameworks: Apply the Poseidon Principles and the EU taxonomy.
- Finance green projects: Learn about green and sustainability-linked loans and bonds.
- Assess risk: Analyse the climate risk of ships and fleets.
- Report rigorously: Prepare information for investors and banks.
- Strengthen your profile: Combine finance and sustainability in a sector in transition.
- Learn to secure transition finance for the maritime sector.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Introduction to Sustainable Finance
- Sustainable and transition finance
- ESG criteria and how they have evolved
- Physical and transition climate risks
- Responsible investment and exclusions
- The role of banks, investors and insurers
- Greenwashing and its regulation
- The green finance market in shipping
- International trends
02
The Poseidon Principles and the Sea Cargo Charter
- Origins and signatories of the Poseidon Principles
- Carbon intensity metrics
- Reference decarbonisation trajectories
- Calculating portfolio alignment
- Banks’ annual reports
- The Sea Cargo Charter for charterers
- Principles for marine insurers
- Implications for shipowners
03
The EU Taxonomy and Financial Regulation
- Structure of the EU taxonomy
- Criteria for maritime transport
- The do no significant harm principle
- SFDR for investors
- The CSRD corporate reporting directive
- ESRS sustainability standards
- The European green bond standard
- Obligations for shipowners and ports
04
Green Finance Instruments
- Green loans
- Sustainability-linked loans
- Green and blue bonds
- Sustainability-linked bonds
- Leasing and ship finance
- Export credit agencies
- Public banks and EU funds
- Designing indicators and targets
05
Climate Risk and Ship Valuation
- Impact of regulation on ship values
- Obsolescence and stranded-asset risk
- The value of efficient ships
- Climate stress testing
- Scenario analysis
- Valuation and market trends
- Impact on interest rates and terms
- Managing fleet risk
06
Financing Transition Projects
- New builds with alternative fuels
- Conversions and retrofits
- Green port infrastructure
- Green fuel projects
- Offshore wind and the blue economy
- Blended public-private finance
- Long-term contracts and guarantees
- Financial feasibility analysis
07
ESG Reporting and Investor Relations
- ESG indicators for maritime companies
- Calculating Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- ESG ratings and their methodology
- Sustainability reports
- Communicating with banks and investors
- External assurance
- Common mistakes in ESG reporting
- Improving your ESG rating
08
Case Study: A Green Financing Application
- Choosing the project
- Climate alignment analysis
- Fit with the EU taxonomy
- Choosing the financial instrument
- Defining indicators and targets
- Risk analysis
- Reporting plan
- Final presentation to the lender
Workload
Study Time and Workload
800 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
Weeks to finish—
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Who it is for
Finance professionals at shipowners and ports: seeking funding for new projects Bank and fund analysts: with maritime portfolios Sustainability managers: preparing their company’s ESG information Ship brokers and valuers: valuing assets in transition Consultants and auditors: advising the maritime sector
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand sustainable finance
- 02Apply the Poseidon Principles
- 03Use the EU taxonomy
- 04Structure green finance
- 05Assess climate risk
- 06Prepare investor information
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Sustainable maritime finance analyst: At banks and funds.
02Shipowner finance manager: Structuring loans and bonds.
03Maritime ESG analyst: Sustainability reporting and ratings.
04Green finance consultant: Advising companies and ports.
05Climate-focused ship valuer: Asset valuation.
06Risk manager: Climate risk in maritime portfolios.
Questions
Entry Requirements
A framework banks use to measure and disclose whether their ship lending portfolios are aligned with shipping’s climate targets.
It helps, but it is not required. Concepts are explained as they apply to shipping.
Yes. Knowing how banks assess you helps secure better financing terms.
Yes. The EU taxonomy, SFDR and CSRD are covered in a full module.
You prepare a green financing application for a real project.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 800 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Diploma in Sustainable Finance for the Maritime Sector qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree in economics, business, finance, law or engineering, or professional experience in the maritime, banking or insurance sector. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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