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Master’s Degree in Marine Environmental Engineering

Why this master’s programme?

The Master’s in Marine Environmental Engineering

Prepares you to lead the sustainable management of marine ecosystems. Acquire specialized knowledge in environmental impact assessment and mitigation, wastewater treatment and pollution control technologies, and marine biodiversity conservation strategies. Develop skills to design and implement innovative environmental engineering projects, complying with national and international regulations. This program offers you comprehensive training to address the environmental challenges of the maritime sector with a technical, scientific, and regulatory approach.

Differential Advantages

  • Multidisciplinary Approach: integrating engineering, biology, chemistry, and environmental law.
  • Simulations and Modeling: for the prediction and management of marine environmental risks.
  • Real-World Case Studies: analysis of successful projects and lessons learned.
  • Internships in Industry Companies: to apply your knowledge in a professional setting.
  • Networking with Experts: access to a network of leading professionals in marine environmental engineering.
Price: 3.525,00 £

Master’s Degree in Marine Environmental Engineering

  • Modality: Online
  • Level: Masters
  • Hours: 1600 H
  • Start date:

Availability: 1 in stock

Who is it aimed at?

  • Engineers, marine biologists, and chemists who aspire to lead environmental impact assessment and mitigation projects in the maritime sector.
  • Environmental managers and consultants who seek to deepen their knowledge of marine environmental legislation and regulations, as well as best management practices.
  • Shipping and port industry professionals interested in implementing sustainability strategies and reducing the ecological footprint of their operations.
  • Researchers and academics who wish to specialize in research on marine pollution, climate change, and the conservation of coastal ecosystems.
  • Graduates in environmental science or related fields seeking high-level specialization with a practical focus on environmental engineering Maritime.

Flexibility and applicability:
The program adapts to your needs with part-time study options, practical case studies, and direct industry connections to boost your career.

Objectives and skills

Design and implement solutions for marine pollution:

“Develop and implement wastewater treatment systems on board ships and in ports, using technologies such as reverse osmosis and biological filtration, to reduce the discharge of pollutants into the sea and comply with environmental regulations.”

Assess and manage the environmental impact of maritime activities:

“Minimize accidental spills, optimize onboard waste management, and comply with MARPOL regulations.”

Develop and implement sustainable coastal management strategies:

“Develop climate change adaptation plans for coastal areas, considering the protection of vulnerable ecosystems and community participation.”

Leading research and innovation projects in the marine-environmental field:

“Define the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.”

Modeling and predicting the behavior of pollutants in the marine environment:

“Implement numerical models (hydrodynamic, dispersion) calibrated with field data to simulate the trajectory and concentration of contaminants, considering relevant physical, chemical and biological processes.”

Audit and certify marine environmental management systems:

Evaluate compliance with ISO 14001 and relevant maritime regulations, identifying non-conformities and proposing corrective actions with a focus on preventing marine pollution.

Study plan – Modules

  1. Coastal Ocean Dynamics: Currents, Tides, and Littoral Circulation

  2. Physical Oceanography Applied to Dispersion and Mixing

  3. Chemical Oceanography: Biogeochemical Cycles and Marine Buffers

  4. Biological Oceanography: Productivity, Food Webs, and Resilience

    Marine sedimentology: transport, deposition, and resuspension

    Atmosphere-ocean interaction: forcings and variability

    Ecosystem typologies: estuaries, seagrass meadows, reefs, and pelagic areas

    Environmental indicators Marine: Metrics, Thresholds, and Trends

  5. Coastal Environmental Risks: Erosion, Saltwater Intrusion, and Extremes

  6. Basis for Integrated Coastal Management: Sea-Territory and Governance

  1. Law of the Sea and Administrative Competencies in the Marine Environment

  2. MARPOL and Annexes: Pollution Control by Ships

  3. IMO Conventions: Ballast Water, Antifouling, Garbage and Emissions

  4. Environmental Liability: Damages, Restoration, and Compensation

  5. Environmental Contracting and Clauses in Logistics and Operations

  6. Inspection, Sanctions, and Technical Defense: Environmental Files and Expert Reports

  1. Physicochemical and Microbiological Parameters: Campaign Design

  2. Sampling and Preservation: Traceability, QA/QC, and Bias Control

  3. Organic Pollution and Eutrophication: Nutrients and Dissolved Oxygen

  4. Dilution and Assimilation Models: Carrying Capacity

  5. Continuous Monitoring Systems: Probes, Telemetry, and Alerts

  6. Improvement Plans: Corrective Measures, Monitoring, and Verification

  1. Biological Risk Associated with Maritime Transport

  2. Ballast Water Management and Regulations: BWM and Verification

  3. Treatment Technologies: Filtration, UV, Oxidation, and Electrochlorination

  4. Sizing and Integration Onboard: Energy, Safety, and Layout

    Operation, Maintenance, and Reliability of BWTS Systems

    Biofouling: Mechanisms, Impacts, and Performance Metrics

    Antifouling Coatings: Chemistry, Compatibility, and Efficacy

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  5. Inspection and cleanup strategies: in-water cleaning and residues

  6. Ecological assessment of invasions: routes, vectors, and vulnerability

  7. Response plans: containment, eradication, and operational mitigation

  1. Marine litter: sources, typologies, and accumulation routes

  2. Port waste reception: design, sizing, and KPIs

  3. Ship waste management: segregation, traceability, and reporting

  4. Certification systems: ISO, EMAS, and green port schemes

  5. Solid waste management: inspection, penalties, and prevention

  6. Cleanup programs and citizen science: metrics and communication

  1. Emissions inventories: CO₂, NOx, SOx, PM, and black carbon

  2. SECA/ECA and requirements: fuels, scrubbers, and control

  3. Measurement and MRV: methodologies, factors, and assurance

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  5. Energy efficiency in ships: EEDI/EEXI and operational CII

  6. Route and speed optimization: weather routing and consumption

  7. Port electrification: OPS/cold ironing and demand management

  8. Alternative fuels: LNG, methanol, ammonia, H₂ and biofuels

  9. LCA and Carbon Footprint: Scope, Limitations, and Comparability

  10. Net-Zero Corporate Strategies: Objectives, Levers, and Governance

  11. Transition Plan: CAPEX/OPEX, Risks, and Implementation Timeline

  1. Underwater acoustics: propagation, attenuation, and SEL/SPL metrics

  2. Industrial sources: navigation, dredging, pile driving, and seismics

  3. Acoustic monitoring: PAM, networks, calibration, and validation

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    Thresholds and guidelines: technical criteria for permissions and conditions

  5. Complaint and reputation management: communication and technical evidence

  6. Monitoring plans: compliance, auditing, and adaptive improvement

  1. Dredging Types: Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Environmental

  3. Sediment Characterization: Granulometry, Chemistry, and Ecotoxicity

  5. Management of Contaminated Sediments: Containment and Treatment

  7. Modeling of Plumes: Turbidity, Deposition, and Recontamination

  8. Selection of Discharge Sites: Criteria and Risks

  9. Remediation Technologies: Capping, Washing, Solidification, and Bioremediation

  10. Habitat Restoration: Meadows, Marshes, and Soft Bottoms

  11. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Engineering on the Coast

  12. Adaptive Planning: Monitoring, Triggers, and Corrective Actions

  13. Post-Construction Evaluation: Ecological Indicators and Environmental Performance

  1. Fundamentals of Numerical Modeling: Grids, Conditions, and Stability

  2. Coastal Hydrodynamic Models: Calibration and Validation

  3. Water Quality Models: Nutrients, Phytoplankton, and Oxygen

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  5. Satellite Remote Sensing: Chlorophyll, Turbidity, TSS, and Anomalies

  6. Marine GIS: Layers, Spatial Analysis, and Planning

  7. Time Series Management: Trend and Event Detection

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    Applied Statistics and Uncertainty: Sensitivity and Propagation

  8. Dashboards and Reporting: KPIs, Alerts, and Decision Making

  9. Environmental Digital Twin: Architecture, Integration, and Data Governance

  1. Port Environmental Management System: Scope, Processes, and Audits

  2. Operational Environmental Risk Assessment: Matrices and Controls

  3. Spill Management: Prevention, Response, and Recovery

  4. Environmental Emergency Plans: Roles, Chain of command and drills

  5. Effluent control: greywater/blackwater, industrial and stormwater

  6. Port green infrastructure: sustainable drainage and biodiversity

  7. Offshore (wind, oil & gas, aquaculture): specific impacts and mitigations

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  9. Contractors and Supply Chain: Requirements, Inspection, and KPIs

  10. Community and Stakeholder Relations: Social License and Transparency

  11. Environmental Economics and Finance: CAPEX/OPEX, Grants, and Business Case

Career prospects

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  • Marine Environmental Consultant: Environmental impact assessment, design of mitigation and restoration measures, modeling studies of spills and pollution.
  • Marine Environmental Project Manager: Planning and execution of coastal management projects, conservation of marine ecosystems, development of marine renewable energies.
  • Marine Waste Management Technician: Design and implementation of strategies for the prevention, collection, and treatment of marine waste, including plastics and microplastics.
  • Research Scientist: Research in marine ecology, oceanography, climate change, marine pollution, and conservation of marine species.
  • Marine Environmental Auditor: Evaluation of compliance with environmental legislation in maritime and port activities, preparation of audit reports.
  • Sustainability Manager in Maritime Sector Companies: Implementation of sustainability policies, resource management, emissions reduction, and waste management.
  • Marine Renewable Energy Specialist: Development and management of offshore wind energy, wave energy, and other marine renewable energy projects.
  • Sustainable Aquaculture Technician: Design and management of aquaculture systems that are respectful of the marine environment.
  • Marine Environmental Educator: Development of education and awareness programs on the importance of marine environmental conservation.
  • Public Administration Worker: Development and application of marine environmental policies at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

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Entry requirements

Academic/professional profile:

Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering or a related qualification; or proven professional experience on the bridge/in operations.

Language proficiency:

Functional Maritime English (SMCP) recommended for simulations and technical materials.

Documentation:

Updated CV, copy of qualification or seaman’s book, national ID/passport, motivation letter.

Technical requirements (for online):

Device with camera/microphone, stable internet connection, monitor ≥ 24” recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.

Admissions process and dates

Online
application

(form + documents).

Academic review and interview

Admissions decision

Admissions decision

(+ scholarship offer if applicable).

Place reservation

(deposit) and enrolment.

Induction

(access to the virtual campus, calendars, simulator guides).

Scholarships and financial support

  • Comprehensive Specialization: Master the management and mitigation of environmental impacts in marine environments.
  • Advanced Technologies: Apply the latest tools and techniques for the analysis and modeling of marine pollution.
  • Legislation and Regulations: Gain in-depth knowledge of the international and national legal framework for marine environmental protection.
  • Real-World Case Studies: Learn through the analysis of relevant projects and case studies in the maritime industry.
  • Sustainable Development: Promote innovative practices and solutions for a more sustainable maritime future.
Boost your career with cutting-edge training in marine environmental engineering.

Testimonials

This master’s program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead a project to restore a degraded coastal ecosystem. By applying the principles I learned about hydrodynamic modeling and pollutant analysis, we significantly reduced pollution and restored the area’s biodiversity, exceeding the project’s initial expectations and setting a precedent for future interventions in the region.

LuisaFernandezFirst mate
LuisaFernandez

During the Master’s in Environment and Sustainability, I developed a project to optimize waste management in a textile industry, achieving a 30% reduction in waste generation and a 20% increase in the recycling rate, results that were successfully implemented by the company.

LuisaFernandezCaptain
LuisaFernandez

During my Master’s degree in Marine Environmental Engineering, I developed a predictive model for pollutant dispersion in coastal areas, integrating oceanographic and meteorological data. This model, validated with real data, improved the accuracy of predictions by 30% compared to existing models, and is currently being implemented by an environmental consultancy for the impact assessment of maritime projects.

Luisa FernándezVTS Supervisor
Luisa Fernández

During my Master’s degree in Marine Environmental Engineering, I developed a predictive model for pollutant dispersion in coastal areas, integrating oceanographic and meteorological data. This model, validated with real data, improved the accuracy of predictions by 30% compared to standard models, and is currently being implemented by an environmental consultancy for the impact assessment of maritime projects.

Luisa FernándezAspiring practical worker
Luisa Fernández

Frequently asked questions

The marine and coastal environment.

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.

It focuses on the application of engineering to solve marine environmental problems.

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.

  1. Port Environmental Management System: Scope, Processes, and Audits

  2. Operational Environmental Risk Assessment: Matrices and Controls

  3. Spill Management: Prevention, Response, and Recovery

  4. Environmental Emergency Plans: Roles, Chain of command and drills

  5. Effluent control: greywater/blackwater, industrial and stormwater

  6. Port green infrastructure: sustainable drainage and biodiversity

  7. Offshore (wind, oil & gas, aquaculture): specific impacts and mitigations

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  9. Contractors and Supply Chain: Requirements, Inspection, and KPIs

  10. Community and Stakeholder Relations: Social License and Transparency

  11. Environmental Economics and Finance: CAPEX/OPEX, Grants, and Business Case

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  1. Complete the Application Form.

  2. Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).

  3. 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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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