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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Leadership Course in Maritime Operations
This course provides you with the tools and strategies necessary to lead high-performing teams in the demanding maritime environment. Learn to communicate effectively, make strategic decisions, and manage resources efficiently…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Leadership Course in Maritime Operations?
The Leadership in Maritime Operations Course
This course provides you with the tools and strategies necessary to lead high-performing teams in the demanding maritime environment. Learn to communicate effectively, make strategic decisions, and manage resources efficiently. This program is designed to enhance your leadership skills, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and operational excellence. Develop your ability to inspire and motivate your team, maximizing performance and minimizing risks in every operation.
Differential Advantages
- Soft Skills Development: assertive communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict management.
- Decision-Making Under Pressure: risk analysis, contingency planning, and emergency response.
- Managing Multicultural Teams: inclusive leadership, diversity, and intercultural problem-solving.
- Resource Optimization: strategic planning, time management, and efficient task allocation.
- Case Studies and Simulations: real-world application of acquired knowledge in challenging maritime scenarios.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
10-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Leadership Strategies: Master the key techniques for effective decision-making and managing high-performing teams in maritime environments.
- Crisis Management: Learn to anticipate, respond to, and mitigate critical situations, ensuring the safety and continuity of operations.
- Effective Communication: Develop clear and persuasive communication skills to lead with confidence and foster collaboration onboard and ashore.
- Regulatory Framework: Gain in-depth knowledge of international maritime regulations and their impact on leadership and operations management.
- Studies in Case study: Analyze real-world situations and learn from best practices in maritime operations leadership.
- Boost your career and become an exemplary leader in the maritime sector.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Maritime Operational Leadership, Safety Culture and Role of Command in High Uncertainty Environments
- Role of the leader in maritime operations: authority, responsibility, criteria and behavioural coherence
- Operational Safety Culture: Discipline, No Fault Report, “Stop Work Authority” and Continuous Learning
- Human Factors and Leadership: Cognitive Load, Bias, Fatigue, and Operational Error Prevention
- Applied Situational Leadership: Management/Participatory Styles According to Risk, Crew and Context
- Command ethics and sensitive decisions: proportionality, perceived justice and internal legitimacy
02
Operations planning and conducting: objectives, briefings, GO/NO-GO criteria and risk management
- Planning by mission: Intention of the command, measurable objectives, limitations and success criteria
- Risk Assessment: Matrices, Barriers, Controls, Tolerances and Mitigation Hierarchy
- Effective operational briefings: roles, sequences, weather windows and alternative plans
- GO/NO-GO DECISION MAKING: Thresholds, warning signals, scaling and criteria documentation
- Resource management: Personnel, time, fuel, critical equipment and minimal redundancies
03
Command communication and interdepartmental coordination: bridge–machines–deck–service
- Clear operational communication: critical messages, closed loop confirmation and reduction of ambiguity
- Coordination in guards and relays: handover, continuity of information and control of recurring failures
- Management of critical interfaces: manoeuvres, maintenance, loading/unloading operations and passenger service
- Security meetings and Toolbox Talks: structure, participation, documentation and monitoring of agreements
- Multicultural teams: shared rules, operational language, resolution of misunderstandings and cohesion
04
Leadership of high-performance teams: motivation, discipline, coaching and performance management
- Motivation in embarked environments: purpose, recognition, perceived justice and prevention of demotivation
- Delegation and empowerment: objectives, limits, autonomy, milestones and control by results
- Coaching and Feedback: 1:1 Conversation, Behaviour Correction, FeedForward and Tracking
- Performance evaluation by competencies: headings, evidence, calibration and traceability
- Management of low performance: Diagnosis, Improvement Plan (PIP), documentation and responsible decisions
05
Operational Governance, Compliance, and Capstone Project for Maritime Operations
- Procedures Management: Standards, Documentary Control, Operational Discipline and Internal Audit
- Compliance and Responsibility: Records, Decision Traceability and Non-Conformity Management
- Indicators and dashboards: Leading/Lagging, Safety, Efficiency, Quality and Climate of Unit
- Management of change on board: adoption of improvements, resistance, behavioural reinforcement and continuity
- Training Design: Simulations, Drills, Competency Assessment and Recurring Learning
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
Superintendents, Operations Managers, and Fleet Chiefs seeking to enhance their leadership skills and strategic decision-making abilities in complex maritime environments.Captains and First Officers aspiring to greater responsibility roles and wishing to develop inspirational and effective leadership in team management.Navy and Coast Guard Officers needing to strengthen their command and coord
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
- 01Efficiently manage human and material resources
- 02Optimizing strategic decision-making in critical situations
- 03Supervise and effectively coordinate loading and unloading operations
- 04Ensuring compliance with regulations and maritime safety standards
- 05Promote effective communication and collaboration between the crew and ground staff
- 06Implement and maintain quality management systems in maritime operations
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Maritime Operations Supervisor: Team coordination, process optimization, resource management.
02Maritime Route Planner: Risk analysis, efficient route selection, vessel tracking.
03Maritime Emergency Coordinator: Incident response, crisis management, communication with authorities.
04Port Terminal Manager: Berth planning, service coordination, resource optimization.
05Maritime Logistics Consultant: Supply chain analysis, process improvement, cost reduction.
06Maritime Safety Auditor: Risk assessment, implementation of preventive measures, regulatory compliance.
07Maritime Operations Director: Strategic planning, budget management, team leadership.
08Specialist in Fleet management: Maintenance optimization, cost control, efficiency improvement.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
To ensure the safe, efficient and effective execution of 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.
Clear communication, effective decision-making under pressure, risk management, maritime technical knowledge, leadership of diverse teams, adaptability to changing situations, strategic planning, and results orientation.
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:Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering or related qualification; or accredited professional experience in maritime operations management.Maritime Experience:Demonstrable experience in supervisory or management roles on board ships or ashore, preferably in the operations area.Skills and Competencies:Decision-making, problem-solving, team management, and effective communication skills.Documentation:Updated CV, copies of maritime professional qualifications (if applicable), ID/Passport, cover letter
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