Course on Sensors and Telemetry in Vessels
Why this course?
The Sensors and Telemetry on Vessels
This course provides you with the fundamental and practical knowledge for the optimization and maintenance of critical systems. Gain mastery in interpreting sensor data, diagnosing faults, and implementing efficient solutions to ensure the safety and performance of the vessel. This program equips you to face the challenges of modern navigation with a solid foundation in cutting-edge technology.
Differential Advantages
- Advanced Diagnostics: Learn to identify and solve problems in real time, minimizing downtime.
- Performance Optimization: Use telemetry to improve fuel efficiency and extend component life.
- Predictive Maintenance: Implement data-driven maintenance strategies, anticipating failures and reducing costs.
- Enhanced Safety: Master early warning and emergency response systems, ensuring the safety of the crew and vessel.
- Practical Applications: Real-world case studies and simulations to solidify your learning and apply it in real-life situations.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Naval engineers and maintenance technicians looking to deepen their knowledge of the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of sensor and telemetry systems.
- Captains and deck officers interested in optimizing onboard data management to improve operational efficiency and navigational safety.
- Shipyard and systems integration company personnel needing to expand their knowledge of the latest marine sensor and telemetry technologies.
- Naval engineering students and related fields seeking up-to-date, hands-on training in the field of marine instrumentation.
- Recreational boat owners and nautical professionals wishing to improve the performance and safety of their vessels through the use of sensor and telemetry systems.
Telemetry.
Flexibility and applicability: Course adaptable to your pace: 24/7 access to the platform, downloadable material and practical exercises with real-world cases from the maritime sector.
Objectives and competencies
Optimize onboard energy management:
“Minimize fuel consumption in propulsion, auxiliary systems and air conditioning, considering navigation profile and environmental conditions.”
Monitor the status and performance of the main engine:
Analyze parameters (pressure, temperature, vibration) and intervene according to procedures and experience to prevent failures or degradation.
Collect and analyze data to improve operational efficiency:
Implement performance KPIs (consumption, speed, times) and use predictive analytics tools to optimize routes and maintenance.
Facilitate navigation and precise positioning:
“Use navigational aids (GPS, radar, electronic charts) and coastal navigation/dead reckoning techniques.”
Detect and alert about hazardous safety conditions:
“Actively utilize all available detection methods (radar, AIS, visual, auditory) and effectively communicate identified risks to the bridge and third parties.”
Record and communicate relevant environmental data:
“Accurately, using calibrated measuring instruments and reporting to the competent authorities in accordance with current regulations.”
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 Naval Instrumentation: Types, Applications, and Standards
- Pressure Sensors: Operating Principles, Calibration, and Maintenance
- Level Sensors: Technologies, Installation, and Troubleshooting
- Flow Sensors: Measurement, Control, and Applications in Naval Systems
- Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors; Compensation and linearization
Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators: valves, cylinders, positioners, and control
PID control systems: tuning, closed loops, and stability
Naval communications: communication protocols (Modbus, CANbus, Ethernet)
SCADA and HMI: interface design, data visualization, and remote control
Cybersecurity in naval instrumentation and remote control systems
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- Introduction to Naval Instrumentation: Sensors, Transducers, and Actuators.
- Pressure Measurement: Types of Sensors, Calibration, and Applications in Naval Systems.
- Temperature Measurement: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, and Their Use in Monitoring Engines and Cooling Systems.
- Level Measurement: Float, Differential Pressure, Ultrasonic, and Radar Methods; Applications in Fuel and Ballast Tanks.
- Flow Measurement: Turbine, Magnetic, Ultrasonic, and Vortex Flow Meters; Applications in Fuel and Water Systems.
- Position and Speed Sensors: Encoders, Resolvers, Tachometers, and Their Use in Propeller and Rudder Control Systems.
- Vibration Analysis: Sensors of Vibration, spectrum analysis, and applications in predictive machinery maintenance.
Calibration and maintenance: Calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance procedures for naval instruments.
Communications and fieldbuses: Communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP) and their integration into control systems.
Safety and regulations: Safety standards, ATEX, IECEx, and their application in naval instrumentation.
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- Electronics Fundamentals: current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law.
- Passive Electronic Components: resistors, capacitors, inductors.
- Active Electronic Components: diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers.
- Measuring Instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers.
- Sensors and Transducers: operating principles and naval applications.
- Control Systems: open-loop and closed-loop, PID.
- Naval Communications: VHF, MF/HF, satellite, GMDSS.
- Naval Systems: GPS, radar, echo sounder, gyrocompass.
- Naval Automation: engine monitoring and control systems, Alarms.
Maintenance and repair of naval electronic equipment.
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- Introduction to Naval Electronic Instrumentation: Sensors, Transducers, and Signal Conditioning.
- Electronics Fundamentals: Basic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, Transistors).
- Pressure Sensors: Operating Principles, Types (Piezoresistive, Capacitive, Inductive), Applications in Naval Systems.
- Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, Applications in Engine and Cooling System Monitoring.
- Level Sensors: Floats, Differential Pressure, Ultrasonic, Radar, Applications in Fuel and Ballast Tanks.
- Flow Sensors: Turbine, Electromagnetic, Ultrasonic, Applications in Piping Systems and Fuel Consumption.
- Data Acquisition Systems Data Access Queue (DAQ): Architecture, interfaces (analog, digital), communication protocols.
Industrial Communication Networks: Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN bus, applications in control and monitoring systems.
Remote Monitoring: Software platforms, communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP), data security.
Instrument Calibration and Maintenance: Procedures, tools, applicable regulations.
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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
- Introduction to Naval Instrumentation: Types, Applications, and Standards
- Pressure Sensors: Operating Principles, Calibration, and Maintenance
- Level Sensors: Technologies, Installation, and Troubleshooting
- Flow Sensors: Measurement, Control, and Applications in Naval Systems
- Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors; Compensation and linearization
Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators: valves, cylinders, positioners, and control
PID control systems: tuning, closed loops, and stability
Naval communications: communication protocols (Modbus, CANbus, Ethernet)
SCADA and HMI: interface design, data visualization, and remote control
Cybersecurity in naval instrumentation and remote control systems
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- Introduction to Naval Instrumentation: Sensors, Transducers, and Actuators.
- Pressure Measurement: Types of Sensors, Calibration, and Applications in Naval Systems.
- Temperature Measurement: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, and Their Use in Monitoring Engines and Cooling Systems.
- Level Measurement: Float, Differential Pressure, Ultrasonic, and Radar Methods; Applications in Fuel and Ballast Tanks.
- Flow Measurement: Turbine, Magnetic, Ultrasonic, and Vortex Flow Meters; Applications in Fuel and Water Systems.
- Position and Speed Sensors: Encoders, Resolvers, Tachometers, and Their Use in Propeller and Rudder Control Systems.
- Vibration Analysis: Sensors of Vibration, spectrum analysis, and applications in predictive machinery maintenance.
Calibration and maintenance: Calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance procedures for naval instruments.
Communications and fieldbuses: Communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP) and their integration into control systems.
Safety and regulations: Safety standards, ATEX, IECEx, and their application in naval instrumentation.
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- Electronics Fundamentals: current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law.
- Passive Electronic Components: resistors, capacitors, inductors.
- Active Electronic Components: diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers.
- Measuring Instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers.
- Sensors and Transducers: operating principles and naval applications.
- Control Systems: open-loop and closed-loop, PID.
- Naval Communications: VHF, MF/HF, satellite, GMDSS.
- Naval Systems: GPS, radar, echo sounder, gyrocompass.
- Naval Automation: engine monitoring and control systems, Alarms.
Maintenance and repair of naval electronic equipment.
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- Introduction to Naval Electronic Instrumentation: Sensors, Transducers, and Signal Conditioning.
- Electronics Fundamentals: Basic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, Transistors).
- Pressure Sensors: Operating Principles, Types (Piezoresistive, Capacitive, Inductive), Applications in Naval Systems.
- Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, Applications in Engine and Cooling System Monitoring.
- Level Sensors: Floats, Differential Pressure, Ultrasonic, Radar, Applications in Fuel and Ballast Tanks.
- Flow Sensors: Turbine, Electromagnetic, Ultrasonic, Applications in Piping Systems and Fuel Consumption.
- Data Acquisition Systems Data Access Queue (DAQ): Architecture, interfaces (analog, digital), communication protocols.
Industrial Communication Networks: Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN bus, applications in control and monitoring systems.
Remote Monitoring: Software platforms, communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP), data security.
Instrument Calibration and Maintenance: Procedures, tools, applicable regulations.
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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 Naval Instrumentation: Sensors, Transducers, and Actuators
- Pressure Measurement: Principles, Sensor Types, and Naval Applications
- Level Measurement: Float, Differential Pressure, Radar, and Ultrasonic Techniques
- Temperature Measurement: Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermistors in Naval Systems
- Flow Measurement: Operating Principles and Types of Flow Meters
- Position and Velocity Sensors: Encoders, Resolvers, and Tachometers
- Vibration Analysis: Fault Detection and Predictive Maintenance
- Control Systems: Open Loop, Closed Loop, PID, and Adaptive Control
- Parameter Monitoring: Alarms, Trends, and Data Analysis
- Calibration and maintenance of instruments: procedures and regulations
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- Fundamentals of electronics: current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws.
- Passive electronic components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers.
- Active electronic components: diodes, transistors (BJTs, FETs), thyristors.
- Basic instrumentation: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators.
- Sensors and transducers: types, operating principles, and marine applications (pressure, temperature, level, flow).
- Control systems: open-loop and closed-loop, feedback, stability.
- Marine instrumentation: navigation systems (GPS, gyroscopes, compasses), radars, echo sounders.
- Naval control systems: engine control, steering systems, systems of Propulsion.
Calibration and maintenance of marine electronic instruments.
Regulations and standards in marine electronics.
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- Introduction to Naval Instrumentation: Types, Functions, and Applications
- Pressure Sensors: Calibration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, and Their Use in Naval Systems
- Level Measurement: Floats, Differential Pressure, Radar, and Ultrasonics
- Flow Meters: Types, Operating Principles, and Applications in Pumping Systems
- Signal Transmitters and Converters: Isolation, Linearization, and Signal Ranges
- Control Systems: Open Loop, Closed Loop, PID, and Naval Applications
- PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers): Basic Programming, Inputs/Outputs, and Applications
- Monitoring Systems: Acquisition Data, visualization, and alarms
- Preventive and corrective maintenance: Procedures, tools, and safety
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- Introduction to Navigation and Remote Control Systems: History and Evolution.
- Fundamentals of Robotics: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Robot Control.
- Navigation Sensors: IMU, GPS, Odometry, Machine Vision.
- Wireless Communication Systems: Protocols, Bandwidth, Range.
- Remote Control Architecture: Base Station, Telemetry, Teleoperation.
- Power and Energy Management Systems in Remote Platforms.
- Navigation Algorithms: SLAM, Path Planning, Obstacle Avoidance.
- Human-Machine Interaction: User Interfaces, Virtual/Augmented Reality.
- Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems and remote control.
- Legal and ethical aspects of the operation of autonomous and remote systems.
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Career opportunities
- Sensor and Telemetry Systems Installation and Maintenance Technician: Installation, configuration, and maintenance of sensor and telemetry systems on vessels, including troubleshooting.
- Navigation and Monitoring Systems Consultant: Advising shipowners and shipyards on the selection and implementation of sensor and telemetry systems to optimize vessel safety and efficiency.
- Telemetry Systems Software Developer: Creation and improvement of software for the acquisition, processing, and visualization of sensor data on vessels.
- Vessel Data Analysis Specialist: Interpretation and analysis of data collected by sensors to optimize vessel performance, predict failures, and improve safety.
- Marine Safety Systems Inspector: Inspection and certification of sensor and telemetry systems on vessels to ensure compliance with regulations. Safety.
- Technician in shipbuilding and design companies: Participation in the design and integration of sensor and telemetry systems in new construction or modernization of vessels.
- Sales and technical support of telemetry equipment: Sales and technical support of sensor and telemetry equipment and systems to companies in the maritime sector.
- Research and development in maritime technologies: Participation in research and development projects of new sensor and telemetry technologies for maritime applications.
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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
- Master cutting-edge technology: Learn to select, install, and configure sensors to monitor your vessel’s performance.
- Optimize performance and safety: Interpret telemetry data to improve efficiency, predict failures, and make informed decisions.
- Accurate and efficient diagnostics: Use telemetry tools to identify problems and optimize your vessel’s maintenance.
- Connectivity and remote control: Discover how telemetry allows you to monitor and control your vessel from anywhere.
- Make the most of the information: Learn to analyze historical and real-time data to make strategic navigation decisions.
Testimonials
During my training in marine sensors and telemetry, I developed a remote monitoring system for a small sailboat. I integrated GPS, wind, depth, and engine status sensors, transmitting the data in real time to a custom web application. This allowed the owner to monitor the boat remotely, optimizing navigation and preventing potential mechanical problems, resulting in significant savings in maintenance costs and increased safety on voyages.
During the Naval Engineering and Technology course, I applied the hydrodynamic principles I learned to optimize the design of a ship’s hull, achieving a 12% reduction in drag, which translates into significant fuel savings and greater operational efficiency.
I implemented a sensor and telemetry system on a fishing fleet that increased catch efficiency by 15% by providing real-time data on water temperature, salinity, and the location of fish schools. This allowed fishermen to optimize their fishing routes and times, reducing fuel costs and improving the sustainability of the activity.
I implemented a sensor and telemetry system in a fishing fleet that increased fuel efficiency by 12% and reduced losses due to catch deterioration by 8%, thanks to real-time monitoring of hold temperatures and optimization of navigation routes.
Frequently asked questions
Collect data on the condition and operation of the vessel and transmit it to a remote location for monitoring and analysis.
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.
Monitor and transmit data from the ship and its environment to improve navigation, safety, and efficiency.
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 Navigation and Remote Control Systems: History and Evolution.
- Fundamentals of Robotics: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Robot Control.
- Navigation Sensors: IMU, GPS, Odometry, Machine Vision.
- Wireless Communication Systems: Protocols, Bandwidth, Range.
- Remote Control Architecture: Base Station, Telemetry, Teleoperation.
- Power and Energy Management Systems in Remote Platforms.
- Navigation Algorithms: SLAM, Path Planning, Obstacle Avoidance.
- Human-Machine Interaction: User Interfaces, Virtual/Augmented Reality.
- Simulation and Testing of Navigation Systems and remote control.
- Legal and ethical aspects of the operation of autonomous and remote systems.
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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.