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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Nautical News Writing Course
This course provides you with the essential tools to communicate effectively in the maritime sector. Learn to transform technical data and complex events into engaging and accurate narratives, mastering the specific language and…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts28 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Nautical News Writing Course?
The Nautical News Writing Course
This course provides you with the essential tools to communicate effectively in the maritime sector. Learn to transform technical data and complex events into engaging and accurate narratives, mastering the specific language and key sources. This program guides you from journalistic research to professional writing, covering genres such as news stories, features, and interviews. Master the art of nautical communication and stand out as an information professional in the maritime world.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Approach: Writing exercises based on real-life cases and news simulations.
- Mastery of Nautical Language: Specialized glossary and examples of correct terminology usage.
- SEO Techniques: Content optimization to improve the online visibility of your news.
- Interviews with Experts: Advice and experiences from journalists specializing in the nautical sector.
- Personalized Feedback: Individualized review of your work to improve your style and accuracy.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
09-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Master the art of nautical news: Learn to write engaging and accurate news stories about the maritime world.
- Comprehensive coverage: From sailing and fishing to watersports and maritime events.
- Specialized writing techniques: Learn the specific vocabulary and the most effective narrative structures.
- SEO optimization: Increase the visibility of your news stories with search engine optimization techniques for nautical content.
- Journalistic ethics and rigor: Develop a responsible and professional approach to news coverage of the sector.
- Boost your career as a journalist or communicator specializing in the fascinating world of the sea.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Nautical information ecosystem, newsability criteria and sectorial editorial approach
- Audience map and maritime stakeholders: ports, shipping companies, marines, shipyards, charter, fishing, offshore and recreation
- Newsability criteria in nautical: impact, current affairs, proximity, technical novelty, public service and economic relevance
- Applied journalistic genres: news, brief, chronicle, analysis, interview and incident coverage with clear limits
- Terminological specialisation: nautical vocabulary, technical precision, units, acronyms and error-free operational translation
- Focus and information angle: Framing, editorial hypothesis, minimum context and differentiation vs. competition
02
Search for sources, verification and writing routines: From the track to the publishable story
- Primary and Secondary Sources: Port Authorities, Captaincies, Companies, Crew, Experts and Public Registries
- Nautical Journalistic Interview: Technical Questions, Obtaining Useful Quotes, Control of Bias and Handling Off The Record
- Sectoral fact-checking: triangulation, documentary contrast, technical data verification and disinformation prevention
- Communications and PR management: critical reading, inflated claim detection, independent rewriting and counterpart search
- Timeline and Context Construction: Timeline, Actors, Decisions, Figures, and Explanation Accessible for General Audience
03
Professional news writing: headlines, leads, style and technical clarity without loss of rhythm
- Reporting Headlines: Accuracy, Data Hierarchy, Semantic SEO, ClickBait Avoidance and Editorial Consistency
- Effective Leads: What–Who–Where–Why–How, Focus on Impact and Minimum Context Indispensable
- Inverted pyramid and structure: logical order, functional paragraphs, clean transitions and closing with projection or next steps
- Clear and technical language at the same time: responsible simplification, useful analogies, units and definitions without teaching excess
- Quotes, attribution and indirect style: quotation marks, attribution verbs, balance of voices and control of bias
04
Operations, Security and Incident Coverage: Responsible Narrative and Crisis Communication
- Coverage of maritime operations: scales, berths, trailer, pilotage, loading/unloading and maintenance with informational approach
- Incidents and emergencies: ethical limits, respect for affected persons, precision, non-speculation and coordination with official sources
- Safety and Human Factor: Fatigue, Procedures, Safety Culture, and Information Treatment without Blame
- Sensitive data and reputation: privacy, images, identification of people and control of information damage
- Institutional communication in crisis: reading of communications, key questions, milestone tracking and version updates
05
Editorial governance, legality and final project: nautical writing system with professional standards
- Editorial Workflow: Agenda, Assignment, Editing, Approval, Corrections and Version Control
- Media Style Standards: Terminology Guide, Templates, Tone Coherence and Recurring Quality Control
- Applied Legality: Right to Information, Right to Honor/Image, Rectification, Licenses and Use of Third Party Materials
- Transparency and Conflicts of Interest: Sponsorship, Advertising, Editorial/Commercial Separation and Disclosure Notes
- Correction and update protocols: Errata, version changes, timestamping and communication to the reader
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 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
Journalists and communicators seeking to specialize in maritime and naval information, expanding their professional field.Professionals in the nautical sector (shipowners, shipyards, ports) who need to effectively communicate their activities and projects to the press and the public.Journalism and communication students interested in the maritime industry as a source of news and reports.Comm
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
- 01Effectively communicate current events in the nautical sector
- 02To produce accurate and engaging nautical news
- 03Mastering nautical technical language
- 04Adapting content to different platforms and audiences
- 05Investigate and verify nautical information rigorously
- 06Meet the established delivery deadlines
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Writer for specialized nautical media: creating news articles and reports for magazines, newspapers, and websites in the sector.
02Community Manager for nautical companies: managing social media, creating engaging content, and fostering online communities.
03Communications Officer for yacht clubs and federations: writing press releases, managing events, and handling internal/external communications.
04Content Creator for brands in the nautical sector: writing content for blogs, catalogs, advertising, and digital marketing.
05Translator specializing in nautical news: translating news and technical documents for the sector.
06Screenwriter for documentaries and television programs on nautical topics: research, scriptwriting, and technical consulting.
07Communications consultant for companies in the sector: development of communication strategies, crisis management, and media relations.
08Copywriter for nautical advertising: creation of persuasive copy for advertising campaigns in online and offline media.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Title, lead, body and ending.
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.
People interested in sailing, including boat owners, sailors, fishermen, water sports enthusiasts, and maritime industry professionals.
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
Academic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Audiovisual Communication, or similar; or demonstrable experience in media. Training in the nautical sector is desirable.Specific Knowledge:Knowledge of the nautical sector: terminology, events, regulations. Familiarity with nautical information sources.Skills:Excellent writing and spelling. Ability to synthesize information and adapt to different formats (news, report, interview). Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Documentation:Updated CV, portfolio with writing examples (preferably nau
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