Marine Instrumentation and Measurement Course
Why this course?
The Marine Instrumentation and Measurement Course
This course provides you with the essential skills for the operation and maintenance of onboard measurement systems. Learn to calibrate and diagnose equipment, interpreting key data for the safety and efficiency of maritime operations. This program immerses you in the world of sensors, transmitters, and analyzers, ensuring a in-depth understanding of modern naval instrumentation.
This course provides you with the essential skills for the operation and maintenance of onboard measurement systems. Learn to calibrate and diagnose equipment, interpreting key data for the safety and efficiency of maritime operations.
Differential Advantages
- Hands-on with real equipment: familiarization with the most common instruments in the industry.
- Troubleshooting: identification and resolution of problems in measurement systems.
- Calibration and adjustment: ensuring the accuracy of instruments for reliable measurements.
- Data interpretation: analysis of information for informed decision-making.
- Practical applications: improved performance and reduced operating costs.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 24-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Naval engineers and maintenance technicians seeking to specialize in the calibration and repair of onboard instrumentation equipment.
- Marine engineers and electricians interested in gaining a thorough understanding of the operation and diagnostics of sensors, transmitters, and control systems.
- Marine and nautical engineering students wishing to acquire practical knowledge of instrumentation and measurement applied to the maritime sector.
- Quality supervisors and managers who need to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measuring instruments on ships and offshore platforms.
- Marine equipment suppliers and service companies seeking to train their personnel in the installation, configuration, and support of instrumentation. Marina.
Learning Flexibility
Adapted to your pace: 24/7 access to the material, consultation forums with experts, and practical exercises to consolidate your knowledge.
Objectives and competencies
Calibrate and maintain marine measuring equipment:
“Ensuring data accuracy and reliability, complying with regulations, and optimizing team performance.”
Interpret oceanographic and meteorological data for navigation:
“Analyzing reports and forecasts, anticipating adverse conditions and optimizing routes for safety and efficiency.”
Diagnose and repair marine instrumentation systems:
“Interpreting technical diagrams, troubleshooting electronic faults and calibrating sensors, ensuring the accuracy of measurements and compliance with regulations.”
Apply global positioning and electronic navigation techniques:
Integrate sensor information (GPS, radar, AIS) for safe and efficient navigation, prioritizing anticipation and proactive response to dynamic situations.
Managing safety and regulatory compliance in marine operations:
Implement and maintain a certified Maritime Safety Management System (MSMS), adapted to national and international legislation, and conduct regular internal and external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Operate and maintain maritime communication systems:
“Manage emergency communications (GMDSS) following standardized procedures and reporting efficiently to the relevant authorities.”
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 marine systems: types, functions, and interconnection.
- Fundamentals of calibration: traceability, uncertainty, standards.
- Marine sensors: operating principles, characteristics, and applications.
- Telemetry in marine systems: communication protocols, data acquisition.
- Marine actuators: types, operating principles, and control.
- Control systems: open loop, closed loop, PID.
- Instrumentation for calibration: multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure and temperature calibrators.
- Calibration of pressure sensors: techniques, procedures, and documentation.
- Calibration of temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of Problems: Diagnosis, repair, and replacement of components.
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- Introduction to calibration: basic concepts, importance, and traceability
- Pressure sensors: operating principles, types, and calibration
- Temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, and their calibration
- Level sensors: measurement methods, calibration, and marine applications
- Flow meters: types, measurement principles, and calibration procedures
- Position instrumentation: GNSS, gyroscopic, and inertial systems
- Instrumentation systems: data acquisition, signal conditioning, and control
- Calibration of speed measuring instruments: speed gauges and anemometers
- Standards and regulations: ISO 17025, European directives and maritime regulations
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of marine instrumentation systems
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- Introduction to Sensors: Types, Characteristics, and Applications
- Calibration Fundamentals: Traceability, Uncertainty, Standards
- Metrology: Units of Measurement, Conversion, Errors, and Accuracy
- Position and Motion Sensors: Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Magnetometers
- Environmental Sensors: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Light
- Force and Torque Sensors: Strain Gauges, Load Cells
- Data Acquisition Systems: ADC, DAC, Filtering, and Processing
- Embedded Communications: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN Bus
- Microcontrollers for Measurement Systems: Architecture, Programming
- Design of Embedded Measurement Systems: Practical Considerations and regulations
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- Introduction to calibration: basic concepts, traceability, uncertainty
- Pressure sensors: types, operating principles, calibration, and errors
- Temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, calibration, and compensation
- Level sensors: capacitive, ultrasonic, radar, calibration, and adjustment
- Flow meters: types, principles, calibration, and verification
- Data acquisition systems: hardware, software, communication protocols
- Calibration of position sensors: encoders, resolvers, GPS
- Instrumentation for water analysis: pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, calibration
- Standards and regulations in marine instrumentation: IEC, ISO, ASTM
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Instrumentation Systems
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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 → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- 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 marine systems: types, functions, and interconnection.
- Fundamentals of calibration: traceability, uncertainty, standards.
- Marine sensors: operating principles, characteristics, and applications.
- Telemetry in marine systems: communication protocols, data acquisition.
- Marine actuators: types, operating principles, and control.
- Control systems: open loop, closed loop, PID.
- Instrumentation for calibration: multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure and temperature calibrators.
- Calibration of pressure sensors: techniques, procedures, and documentation.
- Calibration of temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of Problems: Diagnosis, repair, and replacement of components.
‘
- Introduction to calibration: basic concepts, importance, and traceability
- Pressure sensors: operating principles, types, and calibration
- Temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, and their calibration
- Level sensors: measurement methods, calibration, and marine applications
- Flow meters: types, measurement principles, and calibration procedures
- Position instrumentation: GNSS, gyroscopic, and inertial systems
- Instrumentation systems: data acquisition, signal conditioning, and control
- Calibration of speed measuring instruments: speed gauges and anemometers
- Standards and regulations: ISO 17025, European directives and maritime regulations
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of marine instrumentation systems
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- Introduction to Sensors: Types, Characteristics, and Applications
- Calibration Fundamentals: Traceability, Uncertainty, Standards
- Metrology: Units of Measurement, Conversion, Errors, and Accuracy
- Position and Motion Sensors: Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Magnetometers
- Environmental Sensors: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Light
- Force and Torque Sensors: Strain Gauges, Load Cells
- Data Acquisition Systems: ADC, DAC, Filtering, and Processing
- Embedded Communications: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN Bus
- Microcontrollers for Measurement Systems: Architecture, Programming
- Design of Embedded Measurement Systems: Practical Considerations and regulations
‘
- Introduction to calibration: basic concepts, traceability, uncertainty
- Pressure sensors: types, operating principles, calibration, and errors
- Temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, calibration, and compensation
- Level sensors: capacitive, ultrasonic, radar, calibration, and adjustment
- Flow meters: types, principles, calibration, and verification
- Data acquisition systems: hardware, software, communication protocols
- Calibration of position sensors: encoders, resolvers, GPS
- Instrumentation for water analysis: pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, calibration
- Standards and regulations in marine instrumentation: IEC, ISO, ASTM
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Instrumentation Systems
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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 → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Marine Instrumentation: Types, Applications, and Standards
- Fundamentals of Calibration: Traceability, Uncertainty, and Standards
- Pressure Instruments: Calibration of Pressure Gauges, Transmitters, and Transducers
- Temperature Instruments: Thermocouples, RTDs, and Infrared Thermometers. Calibration and Verification
- Level Measurement: Ultrasonic, Radar, and Differential Pressure Level Sensors. Adjustment and Calibration
- Flow Measurement: Magnetic, Turbine, and Ultrasonic Flow Meters. Calibration and Maintenance
- Water Analysis Instruments: pH, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, and Turbidity Meters Calibration and Maintenance.
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Gyroscopic Systems: Verification and Adjustment.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Troubleshooting, Repairs, and Component Replacement.
Calibration Documentation and Records: Preparation of Calibration Reports and Certificates.
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- Introduction to Marine Sensors: Types, Applications, and Basic Principles
- Calibration Fundamentals: Traceability, Standards, and Uncertainty
- Pressure Transducers: Principles, Technologies, and Calibration in Marine Applications
- Level Measurement: Float, Differential Pressure, and Radar Sensors
- Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermistors; Calibration and Applications
- Flow Measurement: Technologies, Installation, and Calibration in Marine Pipelines
- Position and Motion Sensors: Gyroscopes, Accelerometers, and GPS
- Data Acquisition Systems: Hardware, Software, and Communication Protocols
- Integration of Sensors in Marine Monitoring Systems
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Marine Measurement Systems
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- Introduction to Calibration: Need, Standards, and Traceability
- Fundamentals of Marine Sensors: Types, Operating Principles, and Characteristics
- Calibration of Pressure Sensors: Manometers, Transducers, and Depth Gauges
- Calibration of Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermistors in Marine Applications
- Calibration of Flow Meters: Types, Techniques, and Applications in Marine Systems
- Calibration of Level Sensors: Floats, Ultrasonic, and Radar
- Calibration of Gyroscopes: Alignment, Error Compensation, and Performance Testing
- Calibration of Speed Sensors: Doppler, Inertial, and
- Accuracy testing
- Integration of sensors in marine control systems: Communications, protocols, and data buses
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of calibration systems: Diagnostics, repairs, and best practices
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- Introduction to calibration: basic concepts, traceability, and regulations
- Pressure sensors: types, operating principles, calibration, and errors
- Temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors; calibration and linearization
- Level sensors: ultrasonic, radar, differential pressure; calibration and adjustment
- Marine flow meters: principles, types (turbine, electromagnetic, ultrasonic), calibration
- Speed measurement systems: Doppler logs, GPS, INS; Calibration and Compensation
Gyrocompasses and Accelerometers: Principles, Calibration, and Alignment
Global Positioning Systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou): Errors, Calibration, and Accuracy Improvement
Data Acquisition and Processing: Filtering, Averaging, and Statistical Analysis
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Marine Sensors and Measurement Systems‘
Career opportunities
- Marine Instrumentation Technician: Installation, calibration, and maintenance of measuring equipment on ships and coastal installations.
- Navigation Systems Specialist: Configuration and repair of radars, echo sounders, GPS, and other navigation instruments.
- Marine Process Control Technician: Optimization of automation and control systems in the shipbuilding industry.
- Instrumentation and Measurement Consultant: Technical advice on the selection and implementation of equipment for marine applications.
- Measurement Systems Inspector: Verification of compliance with regulations and standards in the maritime industry.
- Marine Technology Researcher: Development of new instruments and measuring systems for ocean applications.
- Marine Instrumentation Instructor/Trainer: Instruction in the operation and maintenance of equipment Measurement equipment for professionals in the sector.
- Technical support for instrumentation companies: Technical assistance and troubleshooting for marine measurement equipment.
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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.
5. Induction
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, ≥ 24” 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
- Marine Instrumentation and Measurement: Master the key techniques and tools for the accurate monitoring of the marine environment.
- Sensors and Systems: Learn about the operation and application of oceanographic sensors, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and acoustic measurement equipment.
- Calibration and Maintenance: Acquire practical skills in the calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of marine instrumentation.
- Data Analysis: Interpret and analyze collected data for informed decision-making in marine resource management and scientific research.
- Practical Applications: Explore case studies and real-world application examples in areas such as oceanography, navigation, and coastal engineering.
Testimonials
During my training in Marine Instrumentation and Measurement, I developed a real-time water quality monitoring system using low-cost sensors and an IoT platform. This system, successfully implemented in a real coastal environment, provided crucial data on temperature, salinity, and pH, enabling early detection of anomalies and facilitating decision-making for ecosystem protection.
I mastered the integration of electronic and automation systems in vessels, successfully applying my knowledge in the design and troubleshooting of an autonomous navigation system for a research vessel, which improved navigation accuracy and reduced fuel consumption by 12%.
During my training in Marine Instrumentation and Measurement, I developed a real-time water quality monitoring system using low-cost sensors and an IoT platform. This project, successfully implemented at a local fish farm, reduced fish losses by 15% by enabling a rapid response to critical changes in water parameters.
During my training in Marine Instrumentation and Measurement, I developed a real-time water quality monitoring system using low-cost sensors and an IoT platform. This system was successfully implemented in a real coastal environment, providing accurate and reliable data that contributed to the sustainable management of marine resources.
Frequently asked questions
Obtain ocean data to understand, monitor, and manage it.
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.
Conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) sensors, acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCP), echo sounders, tide gauges, weather buoys, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and optical sensors.
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.
- Introduction to calibration: basic concepts, traceability, and regulations
- Pressure sensors: types, operating principles, calibration, and errors
- Temperature sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors; calibration and linearization
- Level sensors: ultrasonic, radar, differential pressure; calibration and adjustment
- Marine flow meters: principles, types (turbine, electromagnetic, ultrasonic), calibration
- Speed measurement systems: Doppler logs, GPS, INS; Calibration and Compensation
Gyrocompasses and Accelerometers: Principles, Calibration, and Alignment
Global Positioning Systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou): Errors, Calibration, and Accuracy Improvement
Data Acquisition and Processing: Filtering, Averaging, and Statistical Analysis
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Marine Sensors and Measurement Systems‘
Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
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.
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.
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.
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.