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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Urban Waterborne Mobility and Electric Ferries
The Course in Urban Waterborne Mobility and Electric Ferries Prepares you to plan and assess urban waterborne transport services and their transition to electric and hybrid ferries. You will study the role of ferries and water bus
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts30 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Urban Waterborne Mobility and Electric Ferries?
The Course in Urban Waterborne Mobility and Electric Ferries
Prepares you to plan and assess urban waterborne transport services and their transition to electric and hybrid ferries. You will study the role of ferries and water buses in the mobility of coastal, riverside and estuary cities, electric propulsion and battery technologies, port charging infrastructure, operations and safety, and the economic and environmental criteria for designing attractive, sustainable services.
Key advantages
- A sector in transition: Electrification is advancing quickly in short-distance services.
- A mobility perspective: The vessel integrated into the urban transport network.
- Technology grounding: Batteries, electric propulsion and charging systems.
- Economic focus: Costs, funding and operating models.
- Case study: A feasibility study for an electric ferry route.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Plan services: Design waterborne routes integrated into the city.
- Know the technology: Understand batteries and electric propulsion.
- Size the charging: Plan port charging infrastructure.
- Assess feasibility: Analyse costs, emissions and demand.
- Broaden your profile: Specialise in sustainable waterborne mobility.
- Train to drive clean, efficient waterborne mobility in cities.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Urban Waterborne Transport
- Ferries and urban water buses
- Coastal, riverside and estuary cities
- Integration with the transport network
- Terminals and accessibility
- Demand and user profiles
02
Electric and Hybrid Ferry Technology
- Electric and hybrid propulsion
- Marine battery technologies
- On-board energy management
- Efficient hull design
- Alternatives: hydrogen and other emerging fuels
03
Charging and Port Infrastructure
- Quayside charging systems
- Automated and fast connection
- Grid connection
- Shore-side energy storage
- Ship-to-shore electrical connection standards
04
Operations, Safety and Maintenance
- Operational planning
- Battery safety on board
- Classification society requirements
- Maintenance and service life
- Crew training
05
Service Planning and Feasibility
- Route and frequency design
- Total cost of ownership
- Emissions reduction
- Funding and operating models
- Case study: feasibility study for an electric ferry route
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
Urban transport and mobility planners: who plan public transport networks Ferry operators and shipping company staff: preparing to electrify their fleet Port authority officers: who manage passenger terminals Naval and electrical engineers: interested in electric propulsion Transport consultants: producing feasibility studies
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 urban waterborne transport
- 02Know electric propulsion
- 03Plan port charging
- 04Plan services
- 05Assess feasibility
- 06Integrate safety
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Urban waterborne transport planner: Service design in public bodies and operators.
02Fleet electrification specialist: Transition projects in shipping companies.
03Sustainable mobility consultant: Feasibility and emissions studies.
04Passenger terminal manager: Running terminals and charging infrastructure.
Questions
Entry Requirements
No. It explains the technology in an applied way but focuses on service planning and feasibility.
No. It does not replace the seafarer certificates or accredited training required to crew or design ships.
Yes. Hydrogen and other fuels are presented as emerging alternatives, with their current limitations.
Yes. Much of the content applies to river and lake transport.
A preliminary feasibility study for an electric ferry route, covering route, fleet, charging, costs and emissions.
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 Urban Waterborne Mobility and Electric Ferries 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: Studies or a degree in engineering, nautical science, transport, urban planning or a related field; or professional experience in mobility or maritime transport. 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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