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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Emergency Management in Ports
This program prepares you to lead and coordinate effective responses to any eventuality in the port environment. You will learn to identify risks, develop robust contingency plans, and lead response teams in critical situations…
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Emergency Management in Ports?
The Diploma in Port Emergency Management
This program prepares you to lead and coordinate effective responses to any eventuality in the port environment. You will learn to identify risks, develop robust contingency plans, and lead response teams in critical situations, from spills and fires to security incidents and natural disasters. This program will provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect lives, minimize damage, and ensure business continuity.
Differentiating Advantages
- Realistic Simulations: Participate in practical exercises that replicate complex emergency scenarios.
- Industry Experts: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in port emergency management.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Master the national and international regulations applicable to port emergency management.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Familiarize yourself with the latest tools and technologies used in emergency response.
- Networking: Establish relationships with other professionals in the sector and expand your career opportunities.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Start date
28-11-2026
Programme highlights
- Key Strategies: Learn to design and implement port emergency response plans, minimizing risks and damage.
- Legal Framework: Master national and international regulations on emergency management and port security.
- Drills and Exercises: Participate in practical simulations to strengthen decision-making and inter-institutional coordination.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Familiarize yourself with innovative tools and systems for incident detection, control, and mitigation.
- Crisis Leadership: Develop communication and team management skills to lead effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Prepare to protect lives, infrastructure, and the environment in the dynamic port environment.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of Port Emergency Management
- Fundamental concepts of emergency, contingency, crisis, disaster, operational continuity and resilience in port environments
- Emergency typologies: fires, explosions, spills, collisions, chemical leaks, electrical failures, occupational accidents and extreme weather events
- Characteristics of ports as critical infrastructure with high concentration of people, goods, fuels and equipment
- Actors Involved: Port Authority, Terminals, Maritime Captaincy, Civil Protection, Firefighters, Police, Health and Private Operators
- Relationship between prevention, preparation, response, recovery and continuous improvement in emergency management
- Identification of critical assets, essential services, operational dependencies and possible chain effects
- Construction of a comprehensive vision of the port emergency as a technical, human, logistical and organisational phenomenon
- Regulatory framework of self-protection and civil protection in ports
02
Risk Assessment and Preventive Planning
- Identification of hazards associated with terminals, docks, warehouses, warehouses, accesses, maritime operations and land transport
- Risk analysis using probability, impact, criticality, exposure and responsiveness matrices
- Application of HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, Bow-Tie and scenario analysis in port facilities
- Assessment of dangerous goods, fuels, chemicals, gases and cargoes of high sensitivity
- Preparation of risk maps, affectation zones, evacuation routes and security areas
- Prioritization of preventive measures according to viability, effectiveness, cost and criticality of assets
- Development of preventive plans aimed at reducing probability, consequences and interruption times
- Port Risk Maps and Vulnerability Analysis
03
Emergency plans, self-protection and organisation of the response
- Structure of internal emergency plans, self-protection plans and specific action procedures
- Definition of emergency levels, activation criteria, scaling and deactivation of the response
- Organisation of the command through coordination centres, managers, intervention teams and communication chains
- Assignment of functions to emergency brigades, operational personnel, security, maintenance and logistical support
- Coordination between internal plans and external resources of civil protection, fire, health and security forces
- Management of communications, alerts, warnings, decision records and traceability of actions
- Construction of clear, interoperable and capable of acting under pressure response structures
- Chain of Command and Emergency Coordination Centre
04
Response to fires, explosions and accidents with dangerous goods
- Identification of fire scenarios in terminals, ships, warehouses, warehouses, vehicles and port equipment
- Principles of extinguishing, cooling, isolation, containment and protection of exposures
- Explosion management, overpressure, BLEVE, dangerous atmospheres and risk of spreading
- Intervention against gas leaks, toxic, corrosive, flammable and reactive substances
- Use of protective equipment, detectors, foam, water mist, special agents and fixed extinguishing systems
- Establishment of hot, temperate and cold zones, access control and decontamination
- Development of response procedures that protect people, facilities and the environment
- Dangerous goods: IMDG code and response measures
05
Maritime emergencies, spills and port pollution
- Response to collisions, dry-docking, subsidence, mooring failures and loss of government within the port area
- Management of spills of hydrocarbons, chemicals and polluting substances in water and land
- Barrier containment techniques, skimmers, absorbents, pumping and recovery of product
- Protection of water intakes, beaches, marshes, estuaries, facilities and ecologically sensitive areas
- Coordination with support boats, tugs, rescue services and maritime authorities
- Management of contaminated waste, recovered materials, cleaning and subsequent restoration
- Construction of environmental response plans that reduce impacts and accelerate the recovery of the port environment
- Maritime Interior Plans and Fight against Pollution
06
Evacuation, health care and human emergency management
- Design of evacuation routes, meeting points, shelters, confinement zones and capacity control
- Evacuation procedures for workers, visitors, passengers, crew members and people with reduced mobility
- Triage, first aid, pre-hospital care and coordination with health services
- Search, rescue and recovery of people in docks, boats, confined spaces and areas of difficult access
- Psychological management of affected, family, workers and response teams during and after the incident
- Internal and external communication with clear, verified messages and adapted to the emergency level
- Development of human procedures that prioritise life, dignity, information and subsequent support
- Coordination with health services and civil protection
07
Operational continuity, drills and continuous improvement
- Identification of essential services and critical processes to be maintained or recovered as a priority
- Design of continuity strategies through redundancies, alternative suppliers, secondary access and support centres
- Recovery of electrical systems, communications, terminals, accesses, equipment and logistics operations
- Planning and execution of partial, general, night, multi-threat and external coordination drills
- Evaluation of response times, communications, command, resources, evacuation and control of the incident
- Subsequent research, cause analysis, lessons learned and follow-up of corrective actions
- Construction of continuous improvement systems that strengthen preparation, resilience and resilience
- Lessons learned from relevant port accidents
08
Final Applied Port Emergency Management Project
- Definition of the case study: Container terminal, energy terminal, fishing port, passenger port or multipurpose installation
- Diagnostic of threats, critical assets, goods, processes, resources, accesses and existing vulnerabilities
- Preparation of the risk map and selection of priority emergency scenarios
- Design of the emergency plan with levels of activation, command, communications, evacuation and institutional coordination
- Development of specific procedures for fires, spills, maritime accidents, evacuation and operational continuity
- Drafting of the comprehensive technical report with schedule, resources, budget, drills, indicators and improvement plan
- Final drill and evaluation of the emergency plan
- Presentation and defence of the final project with technical, operational, environmental and organisational validation of the developed proposal
Workload
Study Time and Workload
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Who it is for
Port Directors and Managers seeking to strengthen their incident response and coordination strategies.Port Security and Protection Officers requiring deepen their knowledge of the planning, execution, and evaluation of drills and exercises.Emergency Coordinators and First Responders needing to update their knowledge of protocols, technologies, and best practices.Maritime and Logistics Profes
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
- 01Effectively coordinate the response to port incidents
- 02Implement robust and adaptable security protocols
- 03Optimize port resilience to critical events
- 04Lead the post-emergency operational recovery
- 05Mastering legislation and regulations in port emergencies
- 06Assess and mitigate specific risks in the port environment
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Port Emergency Coordinator: Planning, directing, and controlling interventions in the event of incidents.
02Port Risk Manager: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in the port environment.
03Occupational Health and Safety Technician in Port Environments: Preventing occupational risks and managing workplace safety.
04Port Contingency Plan Manager: Designing, implementing, and maintaining emergency response plans.
05Port Emergency Management Consultant: Advising companies and public organizations on security and emergency matters.
06Port Emergency Management Trainer: Delivering training courses and programs for professionals in the sector.
07Port Security Inspector: Verification of compliance with safety and emergency regulations.
08Spill and Pollution Response Specialist in Ports: Coordination and management of interventions in the event of pollution incidents.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Emergency management in ports
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.
port facilities.
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:Higher Technician Diploma in Occupational Risk Prevention, Civil Protection, or similar; or demonstrable professional experience in emergency management, port security, or related areas.Previous Experience:Recommended experience in emergency drills, contingency plans, or crisis management.Specific Knowledge:Desirable knowledge of port regulations, self-protection plans, and emergency response systems.Skills:Leadership skills, decision-making under pressure, effective communication, and teamwork.Documentation:Updated Curriculum Vitae
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