Boat Safety and Control Course
Why this course?
The Vessel Safety and Control course
Is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge to operate vessels safely and efficiently. You will learn about maritime regulations, emergency procedures, safe navigation techniques, and basic vessel maintenance. This program prepares you to respond effectively to critical situations and ensure safety on board.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Simulations: Handling emergency situations in a controlled environment.
- Expert Instructors: Professionals with extensive experience in navigation and maritime safety.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain a certification that validates your knowledge and skills.
- Practical Approach: Learn through real-world exercises and case studies.
- Flexible Scheduling: In-person and online options to suit your needs.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-04-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Recreational boat skippers and nautical professionals seeking to master advanced techniques in safety, navigation, and emergency management.
- Crew members and sailors wishing to deepen their knowledge of onboard safety protocols and the use of lifesaving equipment.
- Boat owners who want to ensure the integrity of their vessel and the safety of their passengers.
- Navigation instructors and nautical academies seeking to update their knowledge and offer cutting-edge training.
- Maritime rescue personnel and coast guards who need to optimize their skills in critical situations and salvage operations.
Adaptability Total
100% online course: access to multimedia content, discussion forums, and flexible assessments from any device and location worldwide.
Objectives and competencies
Effectively manage maritime emergency situations:
“Assess damage, prioritize resources, and communicate effectively with SAR authorities and crew, while remaining calm and in control.”
Apply maritime safety regulations and procedures:
“Execute emergency procedures (abandonment, man overboard, fire) following the SMS and coordinating with control and rescue centers.”
Monitor and maintain the vessel's safety equipment:
“Inspect, test and repair fire detection systems, rescue equipment and communication devices, complying with regulations and protocols.”
Conduct thorough inspections to identify and mitigate risks on board:
“Evaluate the status of security systems, emergency equipment and regulatory compliance, documenting findings and proposing prioritized corrective actions.”
Coordinate and direct response operations to marine pollution incidents:
“Establish protection priorities (human lives, sensitive ecosystems, economic resources) and coordinate the deployment of containment barriers and cleanup teams, optimizing resources according to the risk assessment and the trajectory of the spill.”
Implement and monitor maritime security protocols against unlawful acts:
“Establish and maintain levels of protection, conduct risk assessments and security audits, manage access on board, and coordinate with 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
- International Legal Framework: SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISPS Code Conventions and their application.
- Risk Assessment in Maritime Security: Identification of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Ship Security Planning (SSP): Development, implementation, and auditing.
- Physical Security Measures: Access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
- Asymmetric Threats: Piracy, armed robbery, and maritime terrorism.
- Security Incident Response Procedures: Contingency plans and exercises.
- Crisis Management on Board: Communication, coordination, and leadership in emergency situations.
- Maritime Security Equipment: Use and maintenance of protection and response equipment.
- Maritime Cybersecurity: Protection against cyberattacks on critical ship systems.
- Cooperation and Coordination with Authorities: Information sharing and collaboration on maritime security.
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- Introduction to Comprehensive Maritime Security: Key concepts and scope.
- International legal framework: SOLAS, ISPS, SUA, UNCLOS and related conventions.
- Threats to maritime security: Piracy, armed robbery, terrorism, illicit trafficking.
- Risk assessment: Identification, analysis, and prioritization of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Maritime security planning: Development of policies, procedures, and security measures.
- Physical security measures: Access control, surveillance, barriers, lighting.
- Maritime security technology: CCTV, radar, identification systems, drones.
- Response procedures to Incidents: Contingency plans, exercises, and drills.
Cooperation and coordination: Port authorities, security forces, international agencies.
Audits and compliance: Verification of the effectiveness of security measures and regulatory compliance.
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- Introduction to Maritime Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- International Maritime Law: SOLAS, ISPS, and SUA Conventions
- Security Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Mitigation
- Onboard Security Measures: Access Control, Surveillance, and Perimeter Security
- Emergency Response Procedures: Intrusion, Piracy, and Unlawful Acts
- Maritime Security Equipment: Alarm Systems, CCTV, and Detectors
- Crisis Management and Communication: Coordination with Authorities and Information Management
- Maritime Cybersecurity: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Protection Measures
- Leadership in Crisis Situations: Decision-Making, Communication, and Management of stress
- Safety drills and exercises: planning, execution, and evaluation
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- Introduction to Maritime Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- International Maritime Law: Relevant Conventions and Codes
- Risk Assessment: Threat Identification, Analysis, and Prioritization
- Physical Security Measures: Access Control, Perimeters, and Surveillance
- Cybersecurity: Information Security and Onboard Systems
- Emergency Response: Contingency Plans and Drills
- First Aid and Medical Response onboard
- Crisis Management and Communication in Emergency Situations
- Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Procedures
- Leadership in Crisis Situations and Decision-Making Under Pressure
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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
- International Legal Framework: SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISPS Code Conventions and their application.
- Risk Assessment in Maritime Security: Identification of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Ship Security Planning (SSP): Development, implementation, and auditing.
- Physical Security Measures: Access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
- Asymmetric Threats: Piracy, armed robbery, and maritime terrorism.
- Security Incident Response Procedures: Contingency plans and exercises.
- Crisis Management on Board: Communication, coordination, and leadership in emergency situations.
- Maritime Security Equipment: Use and maintenance of protection and response equipment.
- Maritime Cybersecurity: Protection against cyberattacks on critical ship systems.
- Cooperation and Coordination with Authorities: Information sharing and collaboration on maritime security.
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- Introduction to Comprehensive Maritime Security: Key concepts and scope.
- International legal framework: SOLAS, ISPS, SUA, UNCLOS and related conventions.
- Threats to maritime security: Piracy, armed robbery, terrorism, illicit trafficking.
- Risk assessment: Identification, analysis, and prioritization of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Maritime security planning: Development of policies, procedures, and security measures.
- Physical security measures: Access control, surveillance, barriers, lighting.
- Maritime security technology: CCTV, radar, identification systems, drones.
- Response procedures to Incidents: Contingency plans, exercises, and drills.
Cooperation and coordination: Port authorities, security forces, international agencies.
Audits and compliance: Verification of the effectiveness of security measures and regulatory compliance.
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- Introduction to Maritime Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- International Maritime Law: SOLAS, ISPS, and SUA Conventions
- Security Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Mitigation
- Onboard Security Measures: Access Control, Surveillance, and Perimeter Security
- Emergency Response Procedures: Intrusion, Piracy, and Unlawful Acts
- Maritime Security Equipment: Alarm Systems, CCTV, and Detectors
- Crisis Management and Communication: Coordination with Authorities and Information Management
- Maritime Cybersecurity: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Protection Measures
- Leadership in Crisis Situations: Decision-Making, Communication, and Management of stress
- Safety drills and exercises: planning, execution, and evaluation
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- Introduction to Maritime Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- International Maritime Law: Relevant Conventions and Codes
- Risk Assessment: Threat Identification, Analysis, and Prioritization
- Physical Security Measures: Access Control, Perimeters, and Surveillance
- Cybersecurity: Information Security and Onboard Systems
- Emergency Response: Contingency Plans and Drills
- First Aid and Medical Response onboard
- Crisis Management and Communication in Emergency Situations
- Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Procedures
- Leadership in Crisis Situations and Decision-Making Under Pressure
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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.
- Legal Framework for Maritime Inspection: International Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.) and national legislation.
- Types of Inspections: Initial, periodic, follow-up, incident-based. Areas of focus according to vessel type.
- Inspection Equipment: Use, calibration, and maintenance of measuring and testing tools and devices.
- Structural Safety of the Vessel: Inspection of hull, decks, bulkheads, tanks, and ventilation systems.
- Fire Protection Systems: Inspection of detectors, alarms, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and firefighting equipment.
- Lifesaving Equipment: Inspection of lifeboats, rafts, life jackets, EPIRBs, and SARTs.
- Navigation and Communications Systems: Inspection of radars, GPS, VHF, AIS, and satellite communication equipment.
- Safety Management (ISM): Verification of the implementation and compliance with the Code ISM.
- Maritime Security (ISPS): Verification of the implementation and compliance with the ISPS Code.
- Preparation of Inspection Reports: Documentation of findings, non-conformities, and recommendations.
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- International Maritime Legislation: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and SAR Conventions
- International Organizations: IMO, Coast Guard, Classification Societies
- Inspections: Types, Scope, Preparation, and Required Documentation
- Ship Structure: Compartmentalization, Watertightness, Stability, and Trim
- Safety Equipment: Firefighting, Rescue, and Communications Systems
- Hazardous Materials (IMDG): Identification, Handling, and Stowage
- Emergency Plans: SOPEP, SMPEP, Onboard Contingency Plan
- Incident Response: Collisions, Groundings, Fires, Pollution
- Search and Rescue Search and Rescue (SAR): Organization, Procedures, and Equipment
Marine Accident Investigation: Evidence Gathering and Cause Analysis
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- Fire Theory: fire triangle, fire classes, extinguishing agents.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Firefighting: SCBA, firefighter suits.
- Portable Firefighting Equipment: fire extinguishers, hoses, nozzles.
- Fixed Firefighting Systems: sprinklers, CO2, foam, water mist.
- Organization of Firefighting on Board: roles and responsibilities.
- Search and Rescue Techniques in Confined Spaces and Areas with Reduced Visibility.
- Structural Fire Control: ventilation, cooling, and isolation.
- Hydrocarbon and Chemical Fires: strategies and tactics.
- Emergency Plans and Fire Drills: procedures and evaluation.
- Basic first aid for burns and smoke inhalation.
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- International Legal Framework: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and ISPS Conventions.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO): Functions and Committees.
- Ship Inspections: Types, Frequency, and Preparation.
- Port State Control (PSC) Inspections: Areas of Focus.
- Safety of Navigation: Aids to Navigation Systems, VTS.
- Maritime Safety Management (ISM): Implementation and Audits.
- Onboard Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Mitigation.
- Safety Equipment: Maintenance, Inspection, and Proper Use.
- Plans Onboard Emergency Response: Fires, Spills, Man Overboard, Abandonment.
Emergency Communication: Procedures and Equipment.
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Career opportunities
- Vessel Safety Officer: Responsible for the implementation and supervision of safety plans.
- Maritime Safety Inspector: Verifies compliance with safety regulations on vessels.
- Maritime Safety Consultant: Advises companies and organizations on risks and safety measures.
- Vessel Safety Auditor: Evaluates onboard safety systems and procedures.
- Maritime Emergency Response Technician: Manages and coordinates responses to incidents and accidents at sea.
- Maritime Surveillance Systems Operator: Monitors and analyzes data for the detection of threats and risks.
- Maritime Safety Trainer: Instructor in training courses and programs for maritime personnel.
- Risk Manager in the Maritime Sector: Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in maritime operations.
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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
- Maritime Safety Fundamentals: Master international regulations, safety management systems (SMS), and emergency protocols.
- Advanced Vessel Control: Hone your skills in navigation, maneuvering in adverse conditions, and using state-of-the-art equipment.
- Risk and Contingency Management: Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, implementing effective response plans.
- Inspection and Maintenance: Acquire essential knowledge for equipment inspection, fault detection, and optimizing preventive maintenance.
- Drills and Practical Exercises: Participate in realistic scenarios to strengthen decision-making and team coordination.
Testimonials
During my Vessel Safety and Control training, I demonstrated a rapid grasp of navigational principles, including the use of nautical charts and electronic equipment. My communication and leadership skills were crucial during emergency drills, where I successfully coordinated the safe evacuation of the vessel and provided assistance to passengers. I achieved the highest rating in practical maneuvering and docking assessments, demonstrating precise vessel control under diverse conditions.
This course provided me with the necessary tools to optimize port operations management, allowing me to implement a new berthing scheduling system that reduced waiting times by 15% and increased the overall efficiency of the port.
I successfully completed the training in Vessel Safety and Control, applying the acquired knowledge to lead the response to a simulated emergency, demonstrating competence in navigation, communications and rescue procedures, which allowed me to obtain certification with the highest marks.
“During the Vessel Safety and Control training, I demonstrated a quick grasp of emergency procedures, including handling man overboard situations and fire control. My ability to apply theory to practice in drills was praised by the instructors, who highlighted my leadership and composure under pressure.”
Frequently asked questions
Prevent accidents, protect the lives of people on board and minimize damage to the vessel and the environment.
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.
Prevent accidents, protect the lives of people on board and minimize damage to the vessel and the environment.
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.
- International Legal Framework: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and ISPS Conventions.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO): Functions and Committees.
- Ship Inspections: Types, Frequency, and Preparation.
- Port State Control (PSC) Inspections: Areas of Focus.
- Safety of Navigation: Aids to Navigation Systems, VTS.
- Maritime Safety Management (ISM): Implementation and Audits.
- Onboard Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Mitigation.
- Safety Equipment: Maintenance, Inspection, and Proper Use.
- Plans Onboard Emergency Response: Fires, Spills, Man Overboard, Abandonment.
Emergency Communication: Procedures and Equipment.
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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.