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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities
The Course in the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Prepares you to calculate, interpret and reduce the carbon footprint and water footprint of activities such as shipping, ports, fishing, aquaculture and marine leis
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts21 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities?
The Course in the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities
Prepares you to calculate, interpret and reduce the carbon footprint and water footprint of activities such as shipping, ports, fishing, aquaculture and marine leisure. You will learn to apply the GHG Protocol and the relevant ISO standards, set scopes and boundaries, gather activity data and choose emission factors, and design credible, well-communicated reduction plans that stand up to scrutiny from clients and regulators.
Key advantages
- Recognised methods: The GHG Protocol and ISO standards for carbon and water footprints.
- Sector focus: Examples from ports, ships, fisheries and aquaculture.
- Step-by-step calculation: Spreadsheets and emission factors explained.
- Beyond the numbers: Reduction plans and responsible communication.
- Case study: Footprint calculation for a real marine activity.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Calculate your footprint: Apply the GHG Protocol to marine activities.
- Measure water use: Assess the water footprint of processes and products.
- Set scopes: Distinguish scopes 1, 2 and 3 with sound judgement.
- Plan reductions: Design realistic measures and targets.
- Boost your career: Apply your skills in companies, ports and consultancies.
- Train to measure the environmental impact of activities at sea with rigour.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Environmental Footprint Concepts and Framework
- Organisational and product carbon footprints
- Water footprint: blue, green and grey
- Greenhouse gases and global warming potential
- The GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, 14067 and 14046
- Reporting and verification
02
Carbon Footprint of Shipping and Ports
- Ship emissions and fuels
- IMO efficiency indicators
- Emissions at ports and terminals
- Electrification and shore power
- Scope 3 in the logistics chain
03
Footprint of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Leisure
- Fuel use in fishing fleets
- Feed and the aquaculture footprint
- Water use in processing
- Footprint of marine leisure and cruises
- Life cycle assessment of seafood
04
Practical Calculation
- Setting boundaries and scopes
- Collecting activity data
- Selecting emission factors
- Spreadsheet calculation
- Handling uncertainty
05
Reduction, Offsetting and Communication
- Science-based reduction targets
- Efficiency and fuel switching
- Responsible use of offsetting
- Communicating without greenwashing
- Case study: footprint of a marine activity
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 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
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Who it is for
Environmental and sustainability officers: at maritime companies Port and shipping professionals: who must report emissions Fishing and aquaculture managers: who want to understand their impact Environmental consultants: extending their services to the marine sector Environmental science or engineering graduates: looking for a practical specialisation
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 footprint concepts
- 02Apply recognised methods
- 03Set boundaries and scopes
- 04Collect and process data
- 05Calculate the footprint
- 06Design reduction plans
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Carbon footprint officer: Calculating and reporting emissions at maritime companies.
02Marine sustainability consultant: Footprint services and reduction plans.
03Port environmental officer: Emissions inventories at ports.
04Life cycle analyst: Footprints of seafood products.
Questions
Entry Requirements
No. It is an institutional qualification; verification is carried out by accredited bodies.
No. Calculations are done with spreadsheets and freely available tools.
Yes. It explains how to tackle value chain emissions with limited data.
Yes. It includes IMO indicators and the regulatory context.
Calculating the carbon and water footprint of a marine activity and proposing reductions.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 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 Course in the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities 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: University studies or professional experience in the environment, engineering, the maritime sector, fisheries, aquaculture or consultancy. 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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