Course on Port and Coastal Regulations
Why this course?
The Port and Coastal Regulations
course
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing maritime and port activities. You will learn about the laws, regulations, and international conventions that regulate safety, environmental protection, and efficiency in port operations. This program will allow you to thoroughly understand the responsibilities and obligations of the different stakeholders involved in the sector, from port authorities to ship and terminal operators. You will learn about inspection, control, and sanction procedures, as well as best practices for regulatory compliance.
Differential Advantages
- Comprehensive analysis of the most relevant national and international regulations.
- Practical case studies for the effective application of acquired knowledge.
- Constant updates on the latest modifications and trends in port regulations.
- Tools and resources for managing regulatory compliance in port environments.
- Professional certification that validates your knowledge and skills in port regulations.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Port administrators and maritime authorities seeking to update their knowledge of the latest regulations and procedures.
- Maritime law professionals and consultants needing a in-depth understanding of current port and coastal legislation.
- Engineers and urban planners involved in the development of port and coastal infrastructure.
- Business owners and logistics managers wishing to optimize their operations in the port sector and comply with regulations.
- Students and recent graduates in related fields seeking specialization in the port and coastal sector.
Flexibility and Accessibility
Adapted for busy professionals Tight: content accessible 24/7, active discussion forums and downloadable material for offline consultation.
Objectives and competencies
Interpreting and applying port legislation:
Comply with maritime security and safety regulations (ISPS Code) by managing access control, communications and emergencies, coordinating with authorities and security personnel.
Manage maritime security operations:
“Plan and execute evasive maneuvers”
“In the face of threats (piracy, SAR, pollution), communicate effectively with the authorities.”
“Ensuring the integrity of the cargo, crew, and vessel, minimizing risks.”
Effectively coordinate the response to port emergencies:
“Establish an operational Emergency Coordination Center (ECC), with redundant communications and clear escalation and notification procedures to relevant authorities (fire department, maritime police, health services).”
Optimizing efficiency in maritime traffic:
Plan efficient routes considering environmental factors (currents, wind, waves) and draft restrictions, using electronic (ECDIS) and conventional navigation aids.
Ensuring compliance with marine environmental regulations:
“Implement waste management and hydrocarbon pollution prevention procedures, monitoring emissions and spills, documenting corrective actions and reporting incidents to the relevant authorities.”
Monitor and control access to restricted port areas:
“Verify credentials and permits, manage security incidents, and coordinate with port 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
- Constitutional and Jurisdictional Framework for Port and Coastal Matters
- State Ports and Merchant Marine Law: Analysis and Application
- Port Operation and Police Regulations: Rights and Obligations
- Public Maritime-Terrestrial Domain (DPMT): demarcations, concessions, and authorizations
- Coasts: Protection, Sustainable Use, and Easements
- Environmental Assessment: Procedures and Environmental Impact Studies in Ports
- Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and Sanctions in the Port and Coastal Sector
- Port Planning: Master, Strategic, and Special Plans
- Security Port Authority: ISPS, IMO and security plans
Inter-administrative cooperation and coordination of public administrations
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- Introduction to Maritime and Port Law: Sources and Fundamental Principles
- Scope of Application of Coastal Legislation: Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain, Easements
- Legal Framework of Ports: Types of Ports, Port Authorities, Concessions and Authorizations
- Port Activities: Port Services, Loading and Unloading Operations, Warehousing
- Port and Coastal Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and Sanctions, Sanctioning Procedure
- Protection of the Marine Environment: Spills, Pollution, Waste Management
- Legal Framework of Coasts: Protection, Management and Sustainable Use
- Legislation on Maritime Safety and Port Authority: ISPS Standards, Ship and Port Facility Security
Maritime and Port Civil Liability: Damages, Insurance, Limitation of Liability
Current and Future Trends in Port and Coastal Legislation: Sustainability, Digitalization, Governance
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- Introduction to Maritime Law: Sources, Conventions, and Treaties
- International Maritime Organizations: IMO, FAO, UNESCO
- Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): Maritime Zones, Sovereignty, and Jurisdiction
- Legal Regime of Ports: Port Authorities, Concessions, and Services
- Coastal Legislation: Coastal Management, Environmental Protection, and Uses
- Maritime Civil Liability: Damage, Collisions, and Pollution
- Maritime Transport Contracts: Charter Parties, Bills of Lading
- Maritime Insurance: P&I, Hull and Machinery, Civil Liability
- Maritime Sanctions Regime: Infringements, sanctions and procedures
- Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage: Regulations and safeguards
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- Constitutional Framework and Law of the Sea: Sovereignty, jurisdiction, and powers of the State.
- Coastal Law and its Regulations: Public maritime-terrestrial domain, demarcations, easements.
- State Ports and Port Authorities: Legal framework, powers, and organization.
- Maritime Navigation Law: Ships, crew, maritime transport, and accidents.
- General Coastal Regulations: Permitted uses in the public domain, authorizations, and concessions.
- Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and penalties related to coasts and ports.
- Port Planning: Master plans, service areas, infrastructure, and sustainability.
- Environmental Protection Marine: Spills, pollution, protected species, and natural areas.
International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO, and their application in national legislation.
Integrated Coastal Zone Management: European guidelines and national strategies.
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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
- Constitutional and Jurisdictional Framework for Port and Coastal Matters
- State Ports and Merchant Marine Law: Analysis and Application
- Port Operation and Police Regulations: Rights and Obligations
- Public Maritime-Terrestrial Domain (DPMT): demarcations, concessions, and authorizations
- Coasts: Protection, Sustainable Use, and Easements
- Environmental Assessment: Procedures and Environmental Impact Studies in Ports
- Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and Sanctions in the Port and Coastal Sector
- Port Planning: Master, Strategic, and Special Plans
- Security Port Authority: ISPS, IMO and security plans
Inter-administrative cooperation and coordination of public administrations
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- Introduction to Maritime and Port Law: Sources and Fundamental Principles
- Scope of Application of Coastal Legislation: Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain, Easements
- Legal Framework of Ports: Types of Ports, Port Authorities, Concessions and Authorizations
- Port Activities: Port Services, Loading and Unloading Operations, Warehousing
- Port and Coastal Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and Sanctions, Sanctioning Procedure
- Protection of the Marine Environment: Spills, Pollution, Waste Management
- Legal Framework of Coasts: Protection, Management and Sustainable Use
- Legislation on Maritime Safety and Port Authority: ISPS Standards, Ship and Port Facility Security
Maritime and Port Civil Liability: Damages, Insurance, Limitation of Liability
Current and Future Trends in Port and Coastal Legislation: Sustainability, Digitalization, Governance
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- Introduction to Maritime Law: Sources, Conventions, and Treaties
- International Maritime Organizations: IMO, FAO, UNESCO
- Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): Maritime Zones, Sovereignty, and Jurisdiction
- Legal Regime of Ports: Port Authorities, Concessions, and Services
- Coastal Legislation: Coastal Management, Environmental Protection, and Uses
- Maritime Civil Liability: Damage, Collisions, and Pollution
- Maritime Transport Contracts: Charter Parties, Bills of Lading
- Maritime Insurance: P&I, Hull and Machinery, Civil Liability
- Maritime Sanctions Regime: Infringements, sanctions and procedures
- Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage: Regulations and safeguards
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- Constitutional Framework and Law of the Sea: Sovereignty, jurisdiction, and powers of the State.
- Coastal Law and its Regulations: Public maritime-terrestrial domain, demarcations, easements.
- State Ports and Port Authorities: Legal framework, powers, and organization.
- Maritime Navigation Law: Ships, crew, maritime transport, and accidents.
- General Coastal Regulations: Permitted uses in the public domain, authorizations, and concessions.
- Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and penalties related to coasts and ports.
- Port Planning: Master plans, service areas, infrastructure, and sustainability.
- Environmental Protection Marine: Spills, pollution, protected species, and natural areas.
International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO, and their application in national legislation.
Integrated Coastal Zone Management: European guidelines and national strategies.
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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 Maritime Law: Sources, general principles, and scope of application.
- International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, COLREG, and other relevant conventions.
- National Legislation: Ports Law, Merchant Marine Law, and their regulations.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO): Functions, committees, and resolutions.
- Legal Regime of Ships: Nationality, registration, flag, and ownership.
- Maritime Civil Liability: Collision, pollution, salvage, and towing.
- Maritime Security: Maritime security, prevention of unlawful acts, and access control.
- Protection of the Marine Environment: Discharges, ballast water management, and waste.
- Port Regime: Port authorities, concessions, port services, and fees.
- Maritime Rescue: Organization, resources, procedures, and applicable legislation.
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- International Maritime Legal Framework: SOLAS, MARPOL, and UNCLOS Conventions.
- National Maritime and Port Legislation: Ports Law, Operating Regulations, etc.
- Port Security: ISPS Code, security plans, alert levels.
- Risk Management in Port Facilities: Analysis, assessment, and control measures.
- Marine Environmental Protection: Spills, waste management, invasive species.
- Coastal Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Management plans, management instruments.
- Maritime and Port Sanctioning Regime: Infringements, procedures, and responsibilities.
- Maritime Search and Rescue and Pollution Control: Organization, resources, protocols.
- Maritime civil liability: insurance, limitation of liability, claims.
- International cooperation on maritime safety and marine environmental protection.
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- Introduction to Maritime Law: History, Sources, and General Principles
- Constitutional Framework: Distribution of Powers and Delimitation of the Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain
- Coastal Law: Purpose, Scope, Easements, and Limitations on Property Ownership
- General Coastal Regulations: Development and Application of the Coastal Law
- State Ports and Merchant Marine Law: Port Organization, Powers, and Economic and Financial Regime
- Port Authorities: Functions, Powers, and Legal Regime
- Concessions and Authorizations in the Port and Coastal Public Domain: Procedure and Requirements
- Sanctioning Regime: Infringements and Sanctions Coastal and port areas
- Protection of the Marine Environment: National and international regulations
- Land Use Planning Instruments: Coastal Management Plans and Special Plans
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- Port regulatory framework: laws, regulations, and international agreements.
- Organization and structure of port administration.
- Legal framework for port concessions and authorizations.
- Maritime security: ISPS Code, security levels, and security measures.
- Occupational health and safety in port operations: regulations, occupational hazards, and prevention.
- Dangerous goods: classification, handling, storage, and transport.
- Loading and unloading operations: procedures, equipment, and personnel involved.
- Environmental management in the port sector: regulations, impact assessment, and contingency plans.
- Customs control: procedures, inspection, and combating [unspecified activity/fraud].
- Port emergencies: emergency plans, drills, and inter-institutional coordination.
Smuggling.
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Career opportunities
- Port Administration Technician: Document management, processing of permits and licenses, control of fees and tariffs.
- Coastal Inspector: Monitoring and control of compliance with regulations in the public maritime-terrestrial domain.
- Maritime and Port Legislation Consultant: Advising companies and administrations on port and coastal regulations.
- Port Environmental Management Technician: Development and implementation of environmental management plans in ports.
- Shipping Agent: Processing of vessel documentation, coordination of port services.
- Port Terminal Operator: Knowledge of the regulations applicable to loading and unloading operations.
- Port Security Personnel: Application of regulations in Port security matters.
- Public administration official: Performing duties in regulatory bodies of the maritime-port sector.
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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
- Comprehensive Mastery: Understand the key regulations that govern port and coastal activity at the national and international levels.
- Practical Application: Learn to interpret and apply regulations in real-world situations, optimizing management and operations.
- Continuous Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest modifications and trends in port and coastal legislation.
- Case Studies: Analyze specific examples to understand the impact of regulations in different port scenarios.
- Certification: Obtain a recognized certificate that validates your knowledge and skills in the field regulatory.
Testimonials
During my training in Port and Coastal Regulations, I applied the knowledge I gained to develop a coastal management plan addressing erosion in a tourist area. The plan, praised for its comprehensive approach and feasibility, was subsequently implemented by the local authorities, resulting in a significant improvement to the coastline and the protection of key infrastructure.
During the Maritime Law and Regulation course, I gained a solid understanding of international conventions, national legislation, and commercial practices in the maritime sector. This enabled me to successfully negotiate a charter party agreement that generated significant savings for my company and set a precedent for future negotiations.
During my training in Port and Coastal Regulations, I acquired in-depth knowledge of international and national maritime legislation. I applied this knowledge to a real-world project, analyzing the environmental impact of a proposed marina. My comprehensive analysis, which incorporated safety, environmental, and construction regulations, was instrumental in securing the project’s approval by the port authorities, highlighting the proposal’s viability and sustainability.
I successfully implemented a new waste management system at the port, reducing pollution by 30% and meeting all national and international regulations, which resulted in a 15% increase in the port’s sustainability rating.
Frequently asked questions
Activities, infrastructure and permitted uses in port and coastal areas, including environmental protection, navigation safety and maritime operations.
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.
To ensure navigational safety, the protection of the marine and coastal environment, and the sustainable development of port activities.
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.
- Port regulatory framework: laws, regulations, and international agreements.
- Organization and structure of port administration.
- Legal framework for port concessions and authorizations.
- Maritime security: ISPS Code, security levels, and security measures.
- Occupational health and safety in port operations: regulations, occupational hazards, and prevention.
- Dangerous goods: classification, handling, storage, and transport.
- Loading and unloading operations: procedures, equipment, and personnel involved.
- Environmental management in the port sector: regulations, impact assessment, and contingency plans.
- Customs control: procedures, inspection, and combating [unspecified activity/fraud].
- Port emergencies: emergency plans, drills, and inter-institutional coordination.
Smuggling.
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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.