Diploma in Cartography and Stream Modeling
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Current Cartography and Modeling
This program provides you with the essential tools for representing and analyzing water movement. Master marine and river cartography techniques, understanding the influence of currents on navigation, coastal management, and environmental modeling. You will learn to use specialized software for visualizing and simulating current patterns, generating crucial information for decision-making in various sectors.
Differential Advantages
- Analysis of Oceanographic and River Data: processing and interpretation of information for the creation of accurate maps.
- Current Modeling Software: use of professional tools for flow simulation and prediction.
- Practical Applications in Navigation and Coastal Management: development of real-world projects for solving specific problems.
- Advanced Digital Cartography: creation of interactive maps and 3D visualizations for the effective communication of results.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: integration of knowledge from oceanography, hydrology, cartography, and geographic information systems.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 19-06-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Geographers and cartographers who want to master advanced techniques in current modeling and mapping.
- Environmental engineers and oceanographers who need precise tools for coastal management, pollution studies, and risk assessment.
- Maritime and port professionals looking to optimize navigation, safety, and infrastructure planning.
- GIS consultants and technicians interested in expanding their portfolio with specialized skills in dynamic mapping and hydrodynamic modeling.
- Students and recent graduates in related disciplines seeking a high-value specialization in the job market.
Flexibility of Study:
Adapt your learning to your own pace: content available 24/7, active discussion forums and personalized tutoring to answer your questions.
Objectives and competencies
Predicting the behavior of currents:
Analyze tide, meteorological and bathymetric data, using predictive models and simulation software.
Generate high-precision predictive models:
Implement advanced Machine Learning algorithms and optimize hyperparameters to maximize accuracy in predicting key variables.
Optimizing marine resource management:
Implement sustainable fishing strategies, monitoring populations and minimizing environmental impact with GIS tools and predictive models.
Visualize and analyze complex geospatial data:
Implement geospatial analysis (GIS) tools to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies, facilitating informed decision-making and resource optimization.
Develop innovative solutions for navigation:
Integrate data from multiple sources (AIS, radar, ECDIS) to anticipate risks and optimize the route, considering environmental and operational factors.
Improving efficiency in maritime operations:
“Optimize route planning by considering currents, tides, and weather conditions to minimize fuel consumption and transit time.”
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 Nautical Cartography: history, evolution, and regulations
- Map Projections: types, properties, and distortions
- Geodetic Reference Systems: datum, ellipsoids, and coordinates
- Nautical Charts: types, scales, formats, and information sources
- Cartographic Symbols: interpretation of symbols, abbreviations, and conventions
- Soundings and Bathymetry: measurement methods, corrections, and representation
- Tides and Currents: prediction, influence on navigation, and cartographic representation
- Coastal Information: hazards, navigational aids, and land features
- Cartography Oceanographic: Representation of oceanographic parameters (temperature, salinity, etc.)
Chart updates and maintenance: Notices to Mariners and corrections
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- Introduction to nautical cartography: history, evolution, and standards.
- Geodesy and Datum: Reference systems, ellipsoids, and transformations.
- Map projections: types, properties, and their application in navigation.
- Nautical charts: types (INT, national), scales, formats, and producers.
- Cartographic symbology: interpretation of symbols, abbreviations, and conventions.
- Soundings and bathymetry: acquisition methods, corrections, and representation.
- Tides and currents: prediction, analysis, and representation on nautical charts.
- Introduction to hydrographic modeling: principles, software, and applications.
- Hydrographic data acquisition: sensors, positioning, and Calibration.
- Quality control and processing of hydrographic data: cleaning, filtering, and validation.
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- Introduction to Cartography: History, Projections, and Datum
- Nautical Symbols: Interpretation of Charts and Publications
- Positioning Systems: GPS, DGPS, GNSS, Accuracy, and Errors
- Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC): S-57/S-63 Standards
- Sources of Nautical Information: Sailing Directions, Notices to Mariners, Lists of Lights
- Flow Simulation Software: Basic Principles and Applications
- Tides and Currents: Prediction, Calculation, and Effect on Navigation
- Route Planning: Safety, Efficiency, and Regulatory Compliance Criteria
- Risk Analysis: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation in Navigation
- Interpretation of simulation data: application to real-time decision-making
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- Introduction to Hydrodynamic Modeling: Fundamental Concepts and Definitions
- Governing Equations: Navier-Stokes Equations and Simplifications (Saint-Venant, Boussinesq)
- Numerical Discretization: Finite Difference, Finite Volume, and Finite Element Methods
- Computational Meshes: Types of Meshes (structured, unstructured, adaptive) and Their Influence on Accuracy
- Boundary Conditions: Imposition of Inlet, Outlet, and Wall Conditions in Hydrodynamic Models
- Turbulence: Turbulence Models (k-epsilon, k-omega, LES, DES) and Their Application in Hydrodynamics
- Calibration and Validation: Model Calibration Techniques and Validation with Data Observational.
Sensitivity Analysis: Identification of key parameters and their impact on model results.
Results Visualization: Tools for the graphical representation of hydrodynamic data.
Applications: Examples of hydrodynamic modeling in rivers, estuaries, oceans, and hydraulic structures.
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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 Cartography: History, Evolution, and Types of Nautical Charts.
- Geodesy and Datum: Reference Systems, Ellipsoids, and Geoid.
- Map Projections: Mercator, Gnomonic, and Other Nautical Projections.
- Positioning Systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Their Applications in Navigation.
- Sounding Devices: Principles, Types, Calibration, and Corrections.
- Depth Correction: Tides, Waves, Sedimentation, and Instrumental Errors.
- Bathymetric Data Acquisition: Single-Beam, Multibeam, LiDAR, and Other Methods.
- Hydrographic Data Processing: Cleaning, Filtering, interpolation, and error analysis.
- Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM): Creation of 3D models of the seabed.
- Quality control and hydrographic standards: IHO S-44 and other regulations.
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Career opportunities
- GIS Technician/Analyst: Creation and management of cartographic databases, spatial analysis of currents.
- Current Modeler: Development and calibration of hydrodynamic models, simulation of spill scenarios.
- Environmental Consultant: Environmental impact assessment of coastal infrastructure, studies of pollutant dispersion.
- Water Resources Management Specialist: Optimization of water use, prevention of floods and droughts.
- Researcher: Development of new modeling techniques, study of the effects of climate change on currents.
- Cartographer: Creation of nautical charts, representation of oceanographic data.
- Coastal Risk Analyst: Identification and assessment of risks associated with currents. Marine energy, design of mitigation measures.
- Marine renewable energy technician: Evaluation of the energy potential of currents, optimization of the location of offshore wind farms.
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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, ≥ 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
- Advanced Cartography: Master the most innovative techniques for creating accurate and visually stunning maps.
- Current Modeling: Learn to simulate and predict the behavior of ocean and river currents with specialized software.
- Spatial Analysis: Delve into the analysis of geospatial data for strategic decision-making in various sectors.
- GIS Tools: Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Practical Applications: Develop real-world projects in cartography, oceanography, water resource management, and more.
Testimonials
This diploma provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to develop an accurate hydrodynamic model of the Amazon River, which allowed me to successfully predict flood zones during the rainy season, crucial information for risk management and urban planning in the region.
The Diploma in Marine Sciences & Oceanography exceeded my expectations. I acquired a solid theoretical and practical knowledge base, from marine biology to coastal management, which I successfully applied in my final project on the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs. The tools and techniques I learned, along with the exceptional teaching staff, have opened professional doors for me in the field of marine research.
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. I gained a solid foundation in mapping and stream modeling, applying advanced GIS tools to analyze real hydrological data. The practical component was key to developing modeling and visualization skills that I now use in my work, optimizing water resource management in my region.
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. I acquired solid knowledge in GIS and modeling techniques, allowing me to develop an accurate hydrodynamic model for the X River, which we now use in my company to predict floods and plan mitigation strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The spatial representation of the Earth’s surface.
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.
Cartography provides the geographic basis and visual representation for stream modeling, which uses spatial data to simulate and analyze fluid flow, such as rivers, ocean currents, or winds.
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 Geospatial Analysis: Concepts, Data, and Applications
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Software, Components, and Functions
- Geospatial Data Sources: Remote Sensing, GPS, LiDAR, and Databases
- Digital Terrain Models (DTMs): Creation, Analysis, and Hydrological Applications
- Spatial Analysis: Interpolation, Overlay, Proximity, and Network Analysis
- Introduction to Hydrodynamic Simulation: Concepts, Equations, and Numerical Methods
- 1D/2D Hydrodynamic Models: Selection, Calibration, and Validation
- Surface Flow Simulation: Floods, Runoff, and River Modeling
- Visualizing Results: Maps, Graphs, Animations, and Reports
- Case studies: applications in water resource management, natural hazards, and land-use planning
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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 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
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.
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.