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Masters · 1500 h · 11 modules
Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
Offers an in-depth immersion into the complex legal framework governing the oceans and global maritime trade. This program is designed for professionals seeking specialized knowledge in maritime legislation, marine insurance…
Duration1500 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master’s in Maritime Law and International Regulations?
The Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
Offers an in-depth immersion into the complex legal framework governing the oceans and global maritime trade. This program is designed for professionals seeking specialized knowledge in maritime legislation, marine insurance, transport law, and IMO regulations. Through a practical and rigorous approach, you will acquire the necessary tools to face the legal challenges of the maritime sector.
Differentiating Advantages
- International Focus: comparative analysis of the main maritime laws at a global level.
- Real-World Case Studies: resolution of maritime disputes, interpretation of contracts, and claims management.
- Expert Instructors: maritime law professionals with extensive experience in the sector.
- Networking: opportunities to connect with professionals in the maritime and legal sectors.
- Continuous Updates: monitoring of the latest trends and changes in international maritime law.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,500 hours
Modules
11
Programme highlights
- Delve deeper into the legal framework governing the global maritime industry, from the transport of goods to the management of marine resources.
- Master the key international regulations: SOLAS, MARPOL, the Hamburg Convention, and other fundamental instruments.
- Develop skills for conflict resolution and risk management in the maritime sector.
- Apply the knowledge acquired in case studies and simulations, preparing you for real-world challenges.
- Connect with experts in the sector and build a strong professional network.
- Boost your career in the maritime sector with a solid legal foundation and strategic.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
International Regulation of Maritime Safety and Risk Management in Port Operations
- Key international agreements in maritime security: SOLAS, ISPs, Marpol, and its impact on port operations
- Regulatory framework for risk management: identification, evaluation and mitigation of port infrastructures and operations
- Roles and responsibilities: port authorities, logistics operators, national and international authorities
- Threat and vulnerability assessment: risk analysis in terrorist attacks, pollution and industrial accidents
- Implementation of the IPS code: security planning, security zones, controlled access and perimeter surveillance
- Comprehensive Emergency Management: Contingency Plans, Inter-Institutional Coordination and Critical Incident Response
- Certifications and audits: verification processes, compliance and preparation for international inspections
- Integration of advanced technologies: video surveillance systems, intrusion detection, biometric access control and maritime cybersecurity
- Staff training and training: training programmes, crisis simulations and secure communication protocols
- IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION ON PORT SECURITY: WASTE MANAGEMENT, SPILL PREVENTION AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE MARPOL
02
Legislation and compliance in international maritime contracts and resolution of legal conflicts
- Applicable international legal framework: IMO Conventions, UNCLOS, CMI and other relevant regulations in maritime law
- Detailed analysis of the legal regime of maritime contracts: chartering, freight transport, insurance policies and charter parties
- Compliance in the maritime industry: mechanisms for prevention, detection and sanction of regulatory and ethical breaches
- Contractual and non-contractual liability in maritime operations: principles, limits and evidentiary regime
- Anti-corruption regulations and fight against money laundering in the international maritime field
- Management of legal risks in maritime contracts: standard clauses, strategic negotiations and adaptations to multiple jurisdictions
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR): Maritime Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Specialised
- Judicial procedures in maritime matters: jurisdiction, jurisdiction, precautionary measures and execution of international sentences
- Impact of comparative law on the interpretation and application of international maritime contracts
- Advanced Compliance Strategies for the Prevention of Legal Contingencies and Protection of Marine Commercial Interests
03
International regulations and security in maritime operations and ports
- International legal framework in the maritime field: detailed analysis of fundamental agreements such as SOLAS, MARPOL, UNCLOS and its practical application in port operations
- Evaluation of national and international regulations on port security and its integration with the standards of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
- Risk management in maritime operations: identification, evaluation and mitigation of threats inherent to safety and environmental protection
- Port Security Protocols and Procedures: Implementation of IPS Systems, Access Control, and Strategies for the Prevention of Illicit Acts and Maritime Terrorism
- Legal and civil responsibilities in maritime incidents and in port areas - case study and relevant jurisprudence
- International regulations on handling and transport of dangerous goods (IMDG Code), its application and supervision in international ports
- Safety in the maritime logistics chain: analysis of regulations for port operators, shipping agents and competent authorities
- Inspection and audit systems: depth in the processes of Port State Control and PSC, including techniques for the detection of non-compliance and corrective measures
- Technical and regulatory aspects in the management of maritime and port emergencies: contingency plans, inter-institutional coordination and drills Pilots
- Impact of cybersecurity on port operation and management: international guidelines, cyber risks and defence strategies for critical infrastructure
04
Integrated Maritime Law: Shipping Contracts, Civil Liability, Maritime Insurance and International Arbitration
- Fundamentals of maritime law: history, sources, jurisdiction and general principles applied to navigation and maritime exploitation.
- Shipping Contracts: Detailed analysis of chartering contracts, ship sales, agency contracts, consignment and shipping contracts, including standard clauses and international adaptations.
- Civil liability in the maritime field: regimes of objective and subjective responsibility, limits of responsibility, environmental damage and damage to third parties, with the study of key jurisprudential cases.
- Maritime insurance law: policies, insurance companies, covered risks, maritime claims, gross breakdowns, and the role of the insurance broker in the coverage of marine and port operations.
- Mediation and international arbitration: procedures, applicable regulations (such as the ITC and UNCITRAL rules), enforcement of awards and advantages over traditional litigation in cross-border maritime conflicts.
- Relevant international regulations: Exhaustive analysis of international conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Convemar), the Brussels Convention, and the Uncitral Model Law on Maritime Arbitration.
- Legal regime of practice and piloting: applicable law, legal responsibilities, mandatory insurance and claims in case of negligence or accidents.
- Regulation of the cargo and maritime carrying letter: studies on the bill of lading, responsibilities of the carrier, rights of the shipper and limitations of responsibility.
- Maritime Security and Compliance: Impact of international and national protocols on contractual and insurance management, including aspects of fraud prevention and money laundering in maritime operations.
- PILOTS CASES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Simulations of commercial litigation and arbitration in maritime law, with a focus on the contractual interpretation and application of international regulations by specialised courts.
05
Jurisdiction and powers in international maritime law: processes, litigation and alternative solution of conflicts
- Fundamentals of jurisdiction in international maritime law: sovereign and extraterritorial principles applicable to maritime zones
- Classification and delimitation of the maritime zones according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Convemar): Internal waters, territorial sea, adjoining zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf
- State competencies and international competences: comparative analysis of regulatory, regulatory and judicial authority in marine spaces
- Determination of criminal and civil jurisdiction in the maritime field: emblematic cases and predominant doctrines
- Problems in the delimitation of jurisdictions: conflicts of competences, overlaps and legal gaps in the high seas and coastal areas
- Status and functions of international maritime courts: International Court of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), International Court of Justice and Specialised Arbitral Tribunals
- Judicial proceedings in maritime law: admission of cases, competence ratione materiae and personae, and execution of sentences in transnational context
- Related international regulations and their influence on jurisdictional procedures: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and Conventions of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
- Alternative settlement of conflicts in maritime law: arbitration, mediation and conciliation as effective and specialised mechanisms for the expedited resolution of disputes
- Case studies Pilots on international maritime arbitrations: analysis of commitment clauses and execution of arbitration awards
06
International legal and regulatory framework in port security and management
- Conceptual framework of international maritime law: applicable normative sources, principles and hierarchies
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): Key provisions for port jurisdiction and state sovereignty
- International regulations of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) related to port security and maritime traffic management
- Security management system in ports under the IPS code: structure, requirements and responsibilities
- International regulations for the environmental protection of port spaces: MARPOL, Basel Convention and complementary legislation
- International regimes related to prevention and response to pollution and risks in port operations
- Practical application of international legislation in port operational management and coordination with national authorities
- Legal liability and penalties for port security: analysis of cases and jurisprudential precedents
- Normative instruments for the management of maritime traffic in port areas: TSS, control zones and electronic surveillance
- International cooperation and bilateral treaties for security in port infrastructure and global logistics chains
07
International regulation, risk management and conflict resolution in the global maritime field
- Fundamentals of international maritime regulation: historical evolution and current legal framework
- Key international agreements: SOLAS, MARPOL, UNCLOS, CLC, Bunker, and their impact on maritime operations
- International regulatory bodies: functions, competences and coordination between IMO, ILO, ICS and other actors
- Legal framework for comprehensive risk management: identification, evaluation and control in the global maritime field
- Protocols and standards for maritime safety: ISM Code, IPS Code and MLC 2006
- Advanced management of operational and environmental risks: predictive models, scenario analysis and impact mitigation
- Civil and criminal liability in maritime incidents: applicable jurisdictions and imputation mechanisms
- Conflict resolution in the international maritime sector: arbitration, mediation and specialised courts (ITLOS, CMI)
- Legal instrumentation for the solution of claims for pollution, accidents and damage to the cargo
- Study of emblematic cases and recent jurisprudence that define the practical application of international regulations
08
Legal innovation and compliance in global maritime security - regulations, responsibility and environmental protection
- International regulatory framework on maritime security: detailed analysis of SOLAS agreements, MARPOL, IPS, and its evolution in the global legal context
- Legal innovation applied to maritime security - mechanisms of normative adaptation in the face of new technological and geopolitical threats
- Advanced Maritime Compliance Principles and Methodologies: Design, Implementation and Auditing of Management Systems Conforming to ISO 31000 and COSO in the Naval Sector
- Civil, criminal and administrative liability in the maritime field: figure of the shipowner, operator, consignee and port authorities in the event of security and pollution incidents
- Legal regime of maritime environmental protection: comprehensive analysis of MARPOL, rapid action protocols and international sanctions for environmental infractions
- Risk assessment and protection protocols in critical maritime infrastructure: ports, offshore platforms and strategic transport routes
- Compliance in the fight against piracy, terrorism and maritime drug trafficking: international regulations, inter-institutional cooperation and best operational practices
- Application of International and Maritime Criminal Law in Global Security: Jurisdiction, Evidence and Legal Processes in Cases of Violations of Security at Sea
- Technological innovations in maritime surveillance and control: legal and regulatory impact of AI, drones and blockchain systems for traceability and safety
- Compliance and certification in maritime safety: preparation for international audits, compliance reports and establishment of corporate culture in safety and sustainability
09
Global legal system in security, risks and conformity in international maritime operations
- Fundamentals of international maritime law: normative source, hierarchy and application at the global level
- Structure and operation of international legal systems related to maritime security
- Key international agreements: SOLAS, MARPOL, Colreg, STCW and its impact on risk management in maritime operations
- Regulatory bodies and governance bodies: IMO, ILO, UNCLOS and their role in compliance and operational supervision
- Risk assessment in maritime operations: advanced methodologies to identify, analyse and mitigate legal and operational threats
- CIVIL AND CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY IN MARITIME SECURITY: ANALYSIS OF CASE AND MECHANISMS OF COMPENSATION AND SANCTION
- International regulations on safety in the transport of dangerous goods and polluting substances
- Port Inspection and Control Protocols: Obligations of State Authorities and Rights of Maritime Operators
- Conformity management in the maritime logistics chain - design of compliance systems and internal audits
- Cybersecurity and legal protection in critical maritime infrastructure: trends, vulnerabilities and legal responses
10
Maritime Labour Law, Marine Protection and Sea Law
- Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)
- Enrollment contracts and rights of seafarers
- Abandonment of crews and financial guarantees
- STCW Agreement and Degrees
- Maritime areas according to Convemar
- Freedom of navigation and innocent step
- Responsibility for contamination: CLC and background
- Convention on the removal of wreck
- Piracy and legal certainty at sea
- Analysis of international jurisprudence
11
Master’s Final Project in Maritime Law and International Regulations
- Objectives and scope of the final work: integration of multidisciplinary knowledge in maritime law and applied international regulations
- Extensive analysis of the main international agreements: UNCLOS, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Colregs and their legal and operational implications
- Global maritime risk assessment: identification, classification and mitigation from a legal and technical perspective
- Case study Pilots and relevant jurisprudence in maritime disputes, safety of navigation and marine pollution
- Advanced methodologies for the development of regulatory compliance and risk management strategies in international maritime organisations
- Analysis of civil, criminal and administrative liability in maritime operations under different national and international legal frameworks
- Design and implementation of maritime security policies: IPS Code, crisis management and contingency plans in ports and boats
- Technological tools and information systems for monitoring and control of global maritime operations according to international standards
- Evaluation of the maritime logistics chain under international regulations, security assurance and prevention of cross-border illicit
- Preparation of a final technical-legal report that synthesizes a comprehensive analysis of regulations, risks and strategies applied to a real or simulated case of an international maritime field
Workload
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Who it is for
Lawyers wishing to specialize in the complex legal framework of maritime law and international trade.Shipping and logistics professionals needing in-depth knowledge of international regulations to optimize operations.Port company managers seeking to understand and apply maritime regulations for efficient and safe port management.Insurers and reinsurers requiring expertise in maritime law for
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
- 01Advising on the resolution of international maritime disputes
- 02Effectively manage maritime legal documentation
- 03Interpreting and applying international maritime law in practical contexts
- 04Assess and mitigate legal risks in maritime operations
- 05Mastering the legal aspects of international maritime trade
- 06Leading regulatory compliance projects in the maritime industry
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Private Maritime Lawyer: Advising and litigating on matters of insurance, transport, pollution, and shipwrecks.
03Legal Advisor to Shipping Companies and Maritime Transport Companies: Drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal risks.
04Consultant on International Regulations for Maritime Organizations: Analysis and adaptation to new conventions and regulations.
05Public Official in Maritime Administrations: Participation in the development and application of national and international maritime laws.
06Arbitrator or Mediator in Maritime Disputes: Alternative dispute resolution in the maritime sector.
07Compliance Officer in Companies in the Sector: Ensuring compliance with maritime laws and regulations.
08Researcher or Lecturer at Universities and Centers of Research: Development of studies and training in maritime law and international regulations.
09Project Manager in International Organizations: Implementation of projects related to maritime law and maritime security.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Maritime Law.
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.
Both.
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
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Entry requirements
```htmlAcademic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's Degree in Law, Political Science, Economics or related field; or accredited professional experience in the maritime-legal sector.Language proficiency:Proficient in Spanish (native or equivalent) and demonstrable legal English (B2 or higher).Documentation:Updated CV, copy of university degree, academic transcript, ID/Passport, cover letter detailing interest and experience.Technical requirements (for online):Computer with camera/microphone, stable broadband internet connection, software for viewing documents and participating
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