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Masters · 1600 h · 11 modules
Master's in Circular Economy in Ocean Industries
This program prepares you to lead the transition to sustainable business models in the maritime sector. Learn to reduce waste, reuse resources, and reduce the environmental impact of ocean activities. This program offers in-depth…
Duration1600 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master’s in Circular Economy in Ocean Industries?
The Master in Circular Economy in Ocean Industries
This program prepares you to lead the transition to sustainable business models in the maritime sector. Learn to reduce waste, reuse resources, and reduce the environmental impact of ocean activities. This program offers in-depth knowledge of the regulations, technologies, and strategies for implementing the circular economy in fishing, aquaculture, shipping, marine renewable energy, and coastal management.
This program prepares you to lead the transition to sustainable business models in the maritime sector.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Approach: Real-world case studies and applied projects in companies within the sector.
- Industry Experts: Faculty with experience in the circular economy and marine sustainability.
- Professional Networking: Access to a network of key contacts in the ocean industries.
- Management Tools: Master life cycle assessment methodologies, ecodesign, and sustainable finance.
- Global Perspective: Understand the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy at an international level.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,600 hours
Modules
11
Start date
06-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Transform the maritime sector: Master the principles and strategies of the Circular Economy applied to ocean industries.
- Sustainability and Innovation: Learn to design circular business models, optimizing resources and minimizing environmental impact.
- Hands-on experience: Develop real-world projects and collaborate with industry experts to drive sustainable innovation.
- Global vision: Gain a comprehensive perspective of the ocean value chain, from resource extraction to waste valorization.
- Boost your career: Position yourself as a leader in the transition to a circular ocean economy and resilient.
- Prepare for a sustainable future: Sign up now and become a change agent in the ocean industries!
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of Circular Economy in Ocean Industries
- Fundamental principles of circular economy
- Linear model vs. circular model
- Particularities of the maritime and oceanic circular economy
- Life cycle of ocean assets and systems
- Efficiency in the use of materials, energy and resources
- Prevention, reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling hierarchy
- Circularity and resource efficiency indicators
- Technological, economic, regulatory and organisational barriers
- Circular business models applied to the oceanic sector
- Design of a transition strategy towards circularity
02
Ecodesign and circular design of maritime assets
- Design for Circularity Principles
- Design for disassembly and maintenance
- Design for repair and update
- Design for reuse and remanufacture
- Circular selection of materials
- Modularity and standardisation of components
- System accessibility and inspectability
- Life Extension Oriented Design
- Circular evaluation during the initial engineering phases
- Development of a circular design concept for an oceanic asset
03
Circular materials, components and supply chains
- Material Flows in Ocean Industries
- Steels, alloys, polymers and composite materials
- Critical materials and strategic raw materials
- Traceability of materials and components
- Digital Passports and Product Information Management
- Reuse of components and parts
- Remanufacturing and reconditioning
- Circular purchases and environmental criteria of suppliers
- Reverse logistics and material recovery
- Design of a circular supply chain for an ocean industry
04
Construction, operation and circular maintenance
- Circularity in construction and ship repair
- Material optimisation during manufacturing
- Reduction, reuse and recovery of industrial waste
- Life Extension-Oriented Maintenance
- Repair versus component replacement
- Retrofit and modernisation of ocean assets
- Predictive maintenance and asset status management
- Recovery of components during maintenance operations
- Circular management of consumables and waste
- Development of a circular operation and maintenance program
05
Naval industry, ports and circular logistics
- Circular economy applied to Shipyards
- Circular management of ports and terminals
- Recovery and reuse of port materials
- Waste management from ships
- Collection, classification and valorization systems
- Industrial symbiosis between maritime and port activities
- Reverse logistics and transport of recovered materials
- Digitization of material and waste flows
- Circular indicators for ports and shipyards
- Circular Economy Port Ecosystem Design
06
Aquaculture, Fishing and Circular Blue Bioeconomy
- Principles of circularity in fishing and aquaculture
- Management and valorization of fishing by-products
- Use of processing waste from marine products
- Nutrient recycling and biomass
- Algae and marine biomass valorization
- Reusable materials and equipment in aquaculture
- Circular management of nets, ropes and plastic materials
- Integration between aquaculture, agriculture and bioeconomy
- Business models based on by-product valuation
- Development of a blue circular bioeconomy model
07
Oceanic energies and circular offshore systems
- Circular economy in offshore wind power
- Circularity in marine and ocean energy systems
- Design of offshore structures for life extension
- Repair, reuse and replacement of offshore components
- Circular management of cables, foundations and structures
- Recovery of energy systems materials
- Dismantling and reuse of offshore infrastructures
- Integration of renewable energies and circular industrial processes
- Environmental and economic evaluation of alternatives
- Design of a circular strategy for an offshore installation
08
Recycling, dismantling and end of life
- End-of-Life Strategies for Maritime Assets
- Safe dismantling and component recovery
- Recycling of steel, metals and other naval materials
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Material inventories and traceability until the end of life
- Ship Recycling and Value Recovery
- Selection and evaluation of recycling facilities
- Environmental and safety management during dismantling
- Economic evaluation of recovery and recycling routes
- Design of a comprehensive end-of-life circular plan
09
Digitization, metrics and circularity management
- Digital systems for circular economy
- Digital Twins applied to the life cycle of ocean assets
- IoT and monitoring of materials and components
- Artificial intelligence for maintenance and recovery of assets
- Digital traceability and chains of custody of materials
- Circularity and resource efficiency indicators
- Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
- Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCC)
- Environmental, economic and technical evaluation of circular strategies
- Development of a digital circularity monitoring system
10
Circular business models, regulation and financing
- Circular business models in the maritime sector
- Product as a service and leasing of equipment
- Industrial symbiosis in ports
- EU Circular Economy Action Plan
- European Ship Recycling Regulations
- Hong Kong Convention
- European Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance
- Circular Public Procurement
- Circular profitability indicators
- circular business plan
11
Master’s Final Project in Circular Economy in Ocean Industries
- Industry definition, ocean active and project scope
- Lifecycle Analysis and Material Flow Map
- Identification of opportunities for reduction, reuse, repair and remanufacturing
- Development of the ecodesign strategy and circular selection of materials
- Reverse logistics and supply chain design
- Development of the strategy of operation, maintenance, retrofit and extension of life
- Dismantling, recovery and recycling scenario design
- Evaluation by LCA, LCC and circularity indicators
- Development of the economic model, implementation roadmap and KPI system
- Presentation and defence of the integral project of Master's in Circular Economy in Ocean Industries.
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Study Time and Workload
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Who it is for
Maritime and port professionals seeking to lead the transition towards sustainable and circular business models.Naval and environmental engineers interested in designing innovative solutions for waste management and resource optimization in the ocean industry.Sustainability and CSR managers who need to implement circular economy strategies in their organizations and comply with the most demand
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
- 01Implement circular business models
- 02Design strategies for the valorization of marine waste
- 03Manage ecodesign projects for ocean products and services
- 04Analyze and optimize ocean supply chains
- 05Develop and implement circular economy policies in the maritime-fisheries sector
- 06Assess and mitigate the environmental impact of ocean-based industrial activities
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Circular Economy Consultant/Advisor: Implementation of circular economy strategies in companies in the ocean sector.
03Sustainability Project Manager: Design and management of projects focused on sustainability and reducing environmental impact in the ocean industry.
04Ecodesign Specialist: Development of innovative products and services using ecodesign criteria to minimize resource consumption and waste generation.
05Waste and Recycling Manager: Efficient management of waste generated by ocean industries, promoting recovery and recycling.
06Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Analyst: Evaluation of the environmental impact of products and services throughout their life cycle, identifying opportunities for improvement.
07Circular Innovation Researcher/Developer: Research and development of new technologies and business models based on the circular economy for the ocean sector.
08Sustainability Auditor/Certifier: Auditing and certifying companies and institutions in compliance with sustainability and circular economy standards.
09Circular Economy Educator/Trainer: Providing training and raising awareness about the principles and practices of the circular economy in the ocean sector.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Ocean industries, including fishing, aquaculture, shipping, coastal tourism, and marine biotechnology.
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.
Ocean industries.
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 Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
```htmlAcademic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Environmental), Economics, Business Administration or related field; or accredited professional experience in ocean industries.Language proficiency:Recommended B2 level of English (CEFR) for access to bibliography and participation in international discussions.Documentation:Updated CV, copy of degree, academic transcript, ID/Passport, cover letter explaining interest in the circular economy in the ocean context.Technical requirements (for online)
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