Diploma in Marine Environmental Impact Assessment
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Maritime Environmental Impact Assessment
This program will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to lead environmental assessment processes in the maritime sector with rigor and efficiency. You will learn to identify, predict, and mitigate the environmental impacts of maritime projects, ensuring the sustainability of coastal and oceanic ecosystems. This program will enable you to comply with current regulations and contribute to the protection of the marine environment.
This program will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead environmental assessment processes in the maritime sector with rigor and efficiency.
Differential Advantages
- Advanced Methodologies: Use of dispersion models, risk analysis, and multi-criteria evaluation.
- Up-to-date Legal Framework: In-depth knowledge of national and international maritime environmental laws and regulations.
- Real-World Case Studies: Analysis of maritime and port projects to understand best practices.
- Environmental Management Tools: Implementation of environmental management systems and monitoring plans.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Integration of biological, oceanographic, socioeconomic, and legal aspects.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 13-06-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Environmental consultants seeking specialization in marine ecosystems and international regulations.
- Maritime industry professionals interested in the environmental management of coastal projects and operations.
- Government officials and port authorities who need tools for environmental impact assessment and regulation.
- Students of marine biology, environmental engineering, and related fields who want advanced training in marine environmental impact assessment.
- NGOs and marine conservation organizations seeking to strengthen their capacities in marine environmental protection.
Study flexibility:
Designed for active professionals: online modality with access to 24/7 materials, discussion forums and personalized tutoring.
Objectives and competencies
Analyze and mitigate marine environmental risks:
“Assess the vulnerability of coastal ecosystems and apply preventive and corrective measures to spills and pollution, prioritizing communication with environmental and port authorities.”
Prepare environmental impact reports in accordance with regulations:
“Identify and assess environmental components (water, air, soil, flora, fauna, socioeconomic) to determine significant impacts and propose effective mitigation and compensation measures, documenting the entire process in accordance with current legislation.”
Managing and optimizing the sustainability of maritime projects:
Implement circular economy strategies for the reduction, reuse and recycling of materials and waste generated in maritime operations, evaluating their economic and environmental viability.
Design and implement marine environmental monitoring strategies:
“Define relevant key environmental performance indicators (KEPs) and establish alert thresholds based on historical data and predictive models.”
Assess the environmental vulnerability of coastal areas:
Identify and analyze risk factors (erosion, flooding, pollution) using GIS and climate data to propose mitigation and adaptation measures.
Implement preventive and corrective measures in maritime activities:
“Manage risks (identification, assessment, mitigation) in loading/unloading operations and ship-to-ship transfers, complying with environmental and safety regulations.”
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 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Definitions and Objectives
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: International and national environmental legislation applicable to EIA
- Key Environmental Components: Identification and characterization of the physical, biological, and socioeconomic environment
- Impact Prediction Methodologies: Matrices, interaction networks, and quantitative models
- Analysis of Alternatives: Consideration of project options and their relative impacts
- Identification and Evaluation of Impacts: Criteria of significance, magnitude, and probability
- Environmental Impact Modeling: Use of tools and software to predict the dispersion of pollutants and other effects
- Mitigation Measures: Hierarchy of mitigation (avoid, minimize, restore, compensate) and their implementation
- Environmental Monitoring and Follow-up Plans: Design and implementation of control and surveillance programs
- Communication and Public Participation: Strategies to involve stakeholders in the EIAM process
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- Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Key concepts and legal framework.
- Characterization of the marine environment: Oceanography, marine biology, geology, and coastal geomorphology.
- Identification and assessment of impacts: Methodologies, impact matrices, and risk analysis.
- Marine pollution by hydrocarbons: Origin, transport, dispersion, and effects.
- Plastic pollution: Sources, accumulation, and impacts on marine fauna.
- Underwater noise: Sources, propagation, and effects on marine fauna.
- Marine invasive species: Pathways of introduction, ecological and economic impacts.
- Climate change and ocean acidification: Impacts on ecosystems marine.
Mitigation and compensation measures: Mitigation hierarchy, technologies, and strategies.
Environmental monitoring and tracking: Indicators, protocols, reports, and adaptation.
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- Introduction to Marine Environmental Assessment: Concepts and Principles
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Directives, International Conventions, and National Legislation
- Sampling and Analysis of Water, Sediments, and Biota: Methodologies and Protocols
- Environmental Quality Indicators: Physical, Chemical, and Biological
- Hydrodynamic Modeling: Currents, Tides, and Pollutant Dispersal
- Ecological Modeling: Food Chains, Habitats, and Biodiversity
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Methodologies and Case Studies
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM): Planning and Tools
- Marine Ecological Restoration: Techniques and Examples
- Monitoring Environmental: Design, Implementation, and Data Analysis
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- Introduction to the marine environment: characteristics, importance, and challenges
- Marine pollution: types, sources, effects, and risk assessment
- International marine environmental legislation: conventions, treaties, and agreements
- National marine environmental legislation: laws, regulations, and standards
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in marine projects: methodology and scope
- Pollution mitigation techniques: prevention, control, and remediation
- Marine waste management: collection, treatment, and disposal
- Marine invasive species: identification, control, and prevention
- Climate change and its effects on the marine environment: acidification, rising sea levels sea
- Marine Protected Areas: designation, management and monitoring
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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 Marine Environmental Law: Sources and Principles
- International Legislation: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), IMO, regional agreements
- European Legislation: Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), Habitats Directive, Birds Directive
- National Legislation: Coastal Law, Law on Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, sectoral regulations (ports, fishing, discharges)
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of maritime plans and programs
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of projects in the marine environment
- Methodologies for identifying and assessing marine environmental impacts
- Modeling pollutant dispersion: hydrodynamic and transport models
- Modeling impacts on marine biota: species-specific and ecosystem models
- Indicators of marine sustainability and environmental monitoring
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Career opportunities
- Environmental Consultant/Analyst: Preparation of environmental impact studies, evaluation of maritime and coastal projects.
- Public Administration Technician (Environment): Project evaluation, monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations.
- Environmental Manager in Companies: Implementation of environmental management systems, internal audits, waste management.
- Environmental Researcher/Scientist: Development of research projects in the maritime and coastal sector.
- Environmental Educator: Design and delivery of educational programs on the protection of the marine environment.
- Technician in Engineering and Consulting Firms: Preparation of reports, projects, and studies related to environmental impact.
- Environmental Auditor: Verification of compliance with environmental regulations in facilities and projects maritime.
- Specialist in marine renewable energies: Environmental impact assessment of offshore wind energy projects, wave energy, etc.
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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, 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
- Comprehensive Mastery: Learn to identify, predict, and evaluate the environmental impacts of maritime projects with a practical and up-to-date approach.
- Regulatory Framework: Delve into national and international maritime environmental legislation and its application in project assessment.
- Tools and Methodologies: Master environmental impact assessment techniques, modeling, and risk analysis, using specialized software.
- Case Studies: Analyze real-world cases of maritime environmental impact assessment, learning from successful experiences and challenges.
- Professional Certification: Obtain a recognized diploma that will open doors for you in the environmental sector and position you as an expert in the field. subject. Boost your career and contribute to the sustainability of the marine environment through specialized, high-level training.
Testimonials
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. I acquired the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively assess environmental impacts in the marine sector, from identifying risk factors to proposing mitigation measures. I was able to immediately apply what I learned to my work, optimizing our assessment processes and contributing to more sustainable decision-making in coastal projects.
This diploma program provided me with the necessary tools to lead the implementation of an environmental management system in my company, reducing our impact on the marine ecosystem by 15% in just 6 months. The combination of theory and practical case studies was fundamental to achieving this result.
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead the environmental impact assessment of a complex port project. I applied the assessment criteria I learned, including current and contaminant dispersion modeling, ecological risk analysis, and socioeconomic impact assessment. The result was a rigorous study that led to the project’s approval with effective mitigation measures, minimizing the environmental impact and maximizing the benefits for the community.
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully lead the environmental impact assessment of the port expansion project in my city. I was able to identify and mitigate the potential impacts on marine ecosystems, ensuring the project’s sustainability and its approval by the relevant authorities.
Frequently asked questions
To assess the environmental impacts of human activities on the marine and coastal environment, and to propose mitigation and management measures.
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.
Environmental and maritime sector.
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 Environmental Law: Principles, Sources, and Evolution.
- International Legal Framework for Marine Protection: Conventions, Agreements, and Organizations.
- European Legislation on the Marine Environment: Directives, Regulations, and their Transposition at the National Level.
- National Legislation on Coasts and Marine Environment Protection: Coastal Law, Law on Natural Heritage and Biodiversity.
- Environmental Assessment Instruments: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
- Sampling and Analysis Techniques for Marine Pollutants: Water, Sediments, and Biota.
- Modeling Pollutant Dispersion: Hydrodynamic and Pollutant Transport Models.
- Assessment of Marine Environmental Quality: Indices and Criteria quality, ecological status.
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM): Planning, public participation, and management measures.
- Case Studies: Application of legislation and techniques in marine projects.
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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 24ā48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
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.