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Masters · 1500 h · 11 modules
Master's in Multi-Use Offshore Platforms
The Master's in Multi-Use Offshore Platforms Prepares you to design and assess multi-use offshore platforms, structures that bring together activities such as renewable energy, aquaculture, logistics and ocean observation at a sin
Duration1500 h
FormatOnline
Starts23 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Master’s in Multi-Use Offshore Platforms?
The Master's in Multi-Use Offshore Platforms
Prepares you to design and assess multi-use offshore platforms, structures that bring together activities such as renewable energy, aquaculture, logistics and ocean observation at a single site. You will study the hydrodynamics and structural design of fixed and floating platforms, mooring systems, how to combine compatible uses, marine spatial planning, and the technical, environmental and economic viability of a concept that is still at the development and demonstration stage.
Key advantages
- An integrated approach: Energy, food, logistics and science on a single offshore structure.
- Engineering foundations: Hydrodynamics, structures, moorings and operation in real sea conditions.
- A critical eye: You examine an emerging concept rigorously, including its benefits and limits.
- Regulation and space: Marine spatial planning, consenting and coexistence between uses.
- Your own project: A concept design of a multi-use platform for a real site.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,500 hours
Modules
11
Programme highlights
- Design offshore structures: Master the fundamentals of fixed and floating platforms.
- Combine uses: Integrate energy, aquaculture and logistics in one space.
- Assess risk: Apply risk and safety analysis to shared installations.
- Test viability: Build techno-economic and environmental models.
- Boost your career: Open doors to offshore engineering firms, energy developers and technology centres.
- Train to shape the next generation of offshore infrastructure, where marine space is shared intelligently.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of Multi-Use Platforms
- Multi-use of marine space
- The evolution of offshore platforms
- Types of multi-use platform
- Synergies between marine activities
- Conflicts and incompatible uses
- Research and demonstration projects
- Technology readiness levels
- Outstanding technical challenges
- Key players in the sector
- Trends and outlook
02
Hydrodynamics and Marine Loads
- Wave theory
- Sea states and spectra
- Wind on marine structures
- Currents and tides
- Hydrodynamic loads on slender members
- Response of floating bodies
- Platform motions and accelerations
- Extreme design conditions
- Flume and wave basin testing
- Numerical hydrodynamic modelling
03
Structural Design of Fixed and Floating Platforms
- Jackets and monopiles
- Gravity-based structures
- Semi-submersibles, barges and spars
- Interconnected modular platforms
- Materials: steel, concrete and composites
- Limit states and design criteria
- Fatigue in offshore structures
- Classification society and ISO design standards
- Stability of floating bodies
- Design for maintenance
04
Moorings and Foundations
- Basic marine geotechnics
- Types of anchors and piles
- Chain and synthetic mooring lines
- Catenary and taut-leg configurations
- Mooring analysis
- Shared moorings between units
- Foundations for fixed structures
- Scour and scour protection
- Mooring installation
- Line inspection and replacement
05
Energy on Multi-Use Platforms
- Fixed and floating offshore wind
- Wave energy
- Offshore floating solar
- Combining renewable technologies
- On-board energy storage
- Offshore hydrogen as an emerging option
- Dynamic cables and grid connection
- Offshore microgrids
- Supplying other on-site uses
- Combined energy performance
06
Offshore Aquaculture and Food Production
- Open-ocean aquaculture
- Submersible and floating cages
- Seaweed farming on offshore structures
- Shellfish farming
- Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture
- Co-location with wind turbines
- Animal welfare and health
- Feeding and harvest logistics
- Environmental impacts of offshore aquaculture
- Aquaculture regulation and licensing
07
Logistics, Operations and Maintenance
- Access and weather windows
- Service vessels and crew transfer
- Platforms as logistics hubs
- Supplies and waste management
- Predictive maintenance
- Remote monitoring and digital twins
- Robotics for inspection
- Offshore health and safety
- Emergency response planning
- Shared operating costs
08
Risk, Safety and Reliability
- Hazard identification
- Quantitative risk analysis
- Interaction risks between uses
- Ship collision
- Mooring failure and drift
- Fire and explosion
- Structural reliability
- Integrity management
- Insurance for offshore projects
- Lessons learned from incidents
09
Marine Spatial Planning, Regulation and the Environment
- Marine spatial planning
- The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- Maritime zones and jurisdiction
- Consenting procedures
- Environmental impact assessment
- Interactions with fishing and shipping
- Biodiversity and the reef effect
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Environmental monitoring
- Decommissioning at end of life
10
Economic Viability and Business Models
- Capital and operating costs
- Levelised cost of energy
- Allocating costs between uses
- Shared ownership and management models
- Revenues and markets
- Sensitivity analysis
- Financing offshore projects
- Public funding instruments
- Life cycle assessment
- Multi-criteria assessment
11
Master's Final Project: Concept Design of a Multi-Use Platform
- Site selection
- Characterising the metocean climate
- Defining uses and synergies
- Structural and mooring concept
- Energy balance
- Operations and maintenance plan
- Risk analysis
- Preliminary environmental assessment
- Economic feasibility study
- Dissertation and defence before a panel
Workload
Study Time and Workload
1500 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Civil, naval, mechanical and structural engineers: who want to specialise in offshore structures Offshore wind and ocean energy professionals: exploring shared use of marine space Aquaculture specialists and seafood businesses: looking at open-sea production Planners and public sector staff: working on maritime spatial planning Consultants and researchers: assessing new marine infrastructu
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 the multi-use concept
- 02Analyse marine loads
- 03Design structures and moorings
- 04Integrate compatible uses
- 05Manage risk and consenting
- 06Assess viability
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Offshore structural engineer: Design and analysis of fixed and floating platforms.
02Mooring engineer: Analysis and installation of anchoring systems.
03Marine energy project developer: Developing farms and hybrid concepts.
04Marine spatial planning officer: Planning sea uses in public bodies and consultancies.
05Feasibility consultant: Techno-economic and environmental studies.
06Technology centre researcher: Demonstration projects for multi-use platforms.
Questions
Entry Requirements
It is a developing field: there are research and demonstration projects but few commercial installations. The programme approaches it critically.
It is not essential, although a technical background helps. The early modules review hydrodynamics and structures.
Yes. You work with spreadsheets and introductory hydrodynamic and structural modelling tools.
No. It is a specialist qualification and does not replace the accredited degrees or chartered status required to take legal responsibility for designs.
A concept design of a multi-use platform for a real site, with its technical, environmental and economic analysis.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 1500 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 Master's in Multi-Use Offshore Platforms qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
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Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/professional profile: A degree in civil, naval, mechanical or structural engineering, marine science or a related field; or proven professional experience in the offshore or maritime sector. 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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