Diploma in Integrated Sea-Land Technology
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Integrated Sea-Land Technology
This program prepares you to lead the digital transformation in the maritime industry. Learn to optimize fleet management, improve operational efficiency, and ensure safety through the integration of cutting-edge technologies. This program provides you with the skills necessary to implement innovative solutions in communication, monitoring, data analysis, and process automation.
Differentiating Advantages
- Systems Integration: Master the connection between onboard and shore-based platforms for unified management.
- Data Analytics: Extract valuable information for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Maritime Cybersecurity: Protect your systems and data against the growing cyber threats in the sector.
- Process Automation: Optimize efficiency and reduce costs by implementing automated solutions.
- Technology Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest innovations in the maritime sector, such as IoT, AI, and blockchain.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 13-06-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Maritime and port industry professionals seeking to optimize the management of operations through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
- Engineers, technicians, and consultants interested in developing and implementing innovative solutions for the automation and control of sea-to-shore processes.
- Project managers and decision-makers who need a strategic vision on the latest trends in digitalization and connectivity in the maritime sector.
- Logistics and supply chain specialists who want to improve the efficiency and traceability of operations through the use of integrated platforms.
- Academics and researchers seeking to deepen their knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in the field Sea-land.
Flexibility for your development
The diploma program offers a 100% online format with live classes and access to updated materials, allowing you to study at your own pace and from anywhere.
Objectives and competencies
Optimize the comprehensive management of geospatial data:
Implement automated workflows for the validation, cleaning, and transformation of geospatial data, ensuring the quality and consistency of the information for its analysis and effective visualization.
Implementing technological solutions for the monitoring and sustainable management of marine and terrestrial resources:
Integrate remote sensing data (satellites, drones, buoys) with predictive models to optimize resource allocation and assess the impact of human activities.
Develop predictive models for the prevention and mitigation of coastal risks:
“Implement Machine Learning models (Regression, Classification, Time Series) with historical data of coastal events (storm surges, storms, erosion) to identify patterns and forecast impacts. Validate the models with real data and simulated scenarios, integrating them into early warning systems and coastal management plans.”
Design and implement efficient communication systems between maritime and land platforms:
Integrate satellite communication technologies, VHF/HF and IP networks, ensuring redundancy and cybersecurity, adapting protocols to international operating conditions and regulations.
Coordinate efficient logistics operations between ports, vessels, and land distribution centers:
“Optimize routes and transit times through logistics management software and constant communication with captains and distribution managers.”
Integrate advanced technologies to optimize the exploration and exploitation of marine and terrestrial energy resources:
Implement AI-based predictive models for production optimization and predictive maintenance of 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 geospatial analysis: key concepts, types of geospatial data, coordinate systems.
- GIS software and analysis tools: QGIS, ArcGIS, Python libraries for geoanalysis.
- Acquisition and management of geospatial data: data sources (satellite, drones, sensors), geodatabases, file formats.
- Visualization of geospatial data: thematic mapping, map design, web mapping platforms.
- Exploratory analysis of geospatial data: spatial statistics, spatial autocorrelation, cluster detection.
- Geostatistical modeling: spatial interpolation, kriging, geostatistical simulation.
- Spatial regression models: generalized linear regression, models Spatial autoregressive models (SAR, CAR).
- Network analysis: flow models, path analysis, connectivity, and accessibility.
- Geospatial predictive modeling: machine learning for geospatial data, image classification, event prediction.
- Ethics and legal considerations in geospatial data analysis.
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- Introduction to Data Integration in the Maritime Environment
- Maritime Sensors: Types, Characteristics, and Applications
- Maritime Connectivity: Technologies and Standards
- System Architectures for Maritime Data Integration
- Data Acquisition from Sensors: Protocols and Formats
- Sensor Data Processing and Filtering
- Data Transmission: Wireless and Satellite Networks
- Maritime Data Storage and Management
- Data Visualization: Tools and Techniques
- Data Security and Protection in Maritime Connectivity
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- Introduction to Port Logistics: Actors, Processes, and Challenges
- Port Infrastructure: Types of Docks, Terminals, and Warehouses
- Connectivity Technologies: Networks, Protocols, and Security
- Port Data Management: Capture, Storage, and Analysis
- Information Systems: ERP, TMS, and WMS Applied to Ports
- Data Exchange Platforms: EDI, APIs, and Standards
- Traceability of Goods: RFID, Barcodes, and Blockchain
- Logistics Process Optimization: Simulation and Modeling
- Cybersecurity in Port Data Management: Risks and Countermeasures
- Future trends: smart ports, automation, and big data.
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- Introduction to Maritime Data Management: Types, Sources, and Lifecycle
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Fundamentals, Maritime Applications, and Software
- Maritime Databases: Design, Management, and Standardization (e.g., Ship, Port, and Cargo Data)
- Acquisition and Processing of Oceanographic Data: Tides, Currents, Temperature, and Salinity
- Remote Sensing and Remote Monitoring: Satellites, Radar, and Their Application in Maritime Monitoring
- Positioning Data Management: GPS, DGPS, AIS, and Their Integration into Information Systems
- Maritime Data Exchange Standards and Protocols: S-100, IHO, and Other Regulations
- Data Visualization and Analysis Maritime: Tools, Techniques, and Digital Cartography
Marine Modeling and Simulation: Applications in Event Prediction and Operations Optimization
Marine Data Security and Protection: Access, Integrity, and Confidentiality
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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 Satellite Positioning Systems: History and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing: Electromagnetic Waves, Spectrum, Sensors
- GNSS Architecture: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou – Space Segments, Control, and User Segments
- Principles of Triangulation and Trilateration: Position Calculation, Errors, and Accuracy
- Augmentation Systems: SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS), GBAS, Differential Corrections
- GNSS Receivers: Types, Components, Factors Affecting Performance
- GNSS Data Formats: NMEA, RINEX, Processing and Analysis
- Communications Satellites: Types of satellites (GEO, MEO, LEO), frequency bands
- GNSS applications: navigation, precision agriculture, geodesy, cadastre, IoT
- Trends and future: new constellations, technologies, challenges and opportunities
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Career opportunities
- Coastal Monitoring Systems Technician: Installation, maintenance, and management of marine environmental monitoring and control systems.
- Marine Remote Sensing Specialist: Analysis of satellite and aerial data for resource management and environmental monitoring.
- Marine and Terrestrial Data Integration Consultant: Development of solutions for the integrated management of information from different sources.
- Sea-to-Land Communication Systems Technician: Design, implementation, and maintenance of communication networks for data transmission between marine and terrestrial platforms.
- Oceanographic and Meteorological Data Analyst: Processing and analysis of data for the prediction of oceanographic and meteorological phenomena with an impact on coastal and maritime activities.
- Coastal Infrastructure Project Manager: Planning and management of Projects involving the integration of land-sea technologies, such as smart ports, offshore wind farms, etc.
Software Developer for Marine and Coastal Applications: Creating applications for data management, environmental monitoring, maritime safety, etc.
Researcher in Land-Sea Technologies: Developing new technologies and solutions for data integration and the management of marine and terrestrial resources.
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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
- Total Integration: Master the convergence of marine and land-based technologies for a holistic view of the sector.
- Applied Innovation: Learn to implement telemetry, IoT, and Big Data solutions to optimize operations and reduce costs.
- Advanced Data Analytics: Transform information into strategic intelligence using cutting-edge tools and predictive models.
- Operational Efficiency: Optimize logistics, maintenance, and safety with state-of-the-art technologies.
- Professional Certification: Earn a diploma that validates your skills in managing integrated sea-land technology, boosting your career.
Testimonials
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. The integration of marine and terrestrial knowledge, from oceanography to port logistics, provided me with an invaluable holistic perspective. I directly applied the concepts I learned to my final project, optimizing my company’s transportation routes and significantly reducing costs. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to specialize in sea-land connectivity.
The Diploma in Aeronautics & Maritime Drones exceeded my expectations. I acquired solid theoretical and practical knowledge, from current regulations to advanced drone operation in maritime environments. The field training was invaluable, and the quality of the instructors was exceptional. Thanks to this training, I secured a position as a drone pilot for offshore oil platform inspections.
This diploma program provided me with the necessary tools to effectively integrate oceanographic and terrestrial data into my coastal erosion research. I was able to develop a predictive model that is now used to inform coastal management policies in my region, contributing to the protection of vulnerable infrastructure and ecosystems.
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully integrate coastal monitoring systems. Thanks to the training I received, I led the development of a project that combines satellite data, oceanographic buoys, and land-based sensors, improving the prediction of extreme weather events on the coast and optimizing risk mitigation strategies in my community.
Frequently asked questions
The diploma program covers the integration of technologies in coastal areas, including both the marine and terrestrial environments.
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.
The integration of technologies and systems that connect maritime and land activities, including aspects such as port logistics, coastal management, marine renewable energies and environmental monitoring.
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 Maritime-Land Convergence: Concepts and Scope
- Port Infrastructure: Design, Construction, and Maintenance
- Intermodal Transport: Logistics Chains and Resource Optimization
- Coastal Zone Management: Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability
- Environmental Impact of Maritime-Land Activities: Assessment and Mitigation
- Marine Renewable Energy: Potential and Integration Challenges
- Coastal Tourism: Sustainable Development and Demand Management
- Regulation and Legislation: National and International Legal Framework
- Emerging Technologies: Digitalization, Automation, and Big Data
- Case Studies: Examples of Successful Convergence and Lessons Learned
learned
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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.