Port inspection procedures course
Why this course?
The Port Inspection Procedures Course
This course prepares you to conduct effective and compliant inspections. You will learn the key methodologies for identifying vessel deficiencies, verifying compliance with international standards, and ensuring maritime safety. This program provides you with the tools to perform thorough inspections and minimize risks in the port environment.
Port Inspection Procedures Course
Differential Advantages
- Practical Approach: Real-world case studies and inspection simulations.
- Up-to-date Knowledge: Latest international regulations and inspection procedures.
- Skills Development: Identifying deficiencies, report writing, and effective communication.
- Networking: Interaction with industry professionals and port inspection experts.
- Certification: Recognition of your qualifications in the field of port inspection.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 24-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Active port inspectors who wish to update their knowledge of current regulations, best practices, and new inspection technologies.
- New inspectors seeking comprehensive training to start their careers with a solid foundation and a practical approach.
- Supervisors and team leaders who need to improve the efficiency and coordination of their inspection teams.
- Auditors and quality managers seeking to ensure compliance with safety and environmental protection standards at port facilities.
- Engineers, technicians, and other professionals who wish to expand their knowledge of port operations and inspection procedures.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Adapted to your needs: downloadable material, practical exercises and access from any device for learning at your own pace.
Objectives and competencies
Apply maritime safety regulations during inspections.
“Identify deficiencies according to SOLAS, MARPOL and applicable codes, documenting findings and proposing corrective actions.”
Identify and assess potential risks during port operations:
“Implement risk analysis (HAZID/HAZOP) to identify hazards in cargo handling, vehicle movement and ship operations, establishing preventive measures and response plans.”
Verify compliance with marine environmental protection standards:
“Properly manage waste on board (MARPOL) and prevent pollution by hydrocarbons or harmful substances, documenting actions and reporting incidents according to procedures.”
Evaluate the efficiency of port security management systems:
“Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for security, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions based on audits, drills and risk analysis.”
Detect and prevent the illicit trafficking of goods and people:
Implement cargo and documentation inspection protocols, using scanning technologies and risk analysis, and interact with competent authorities (customs, police) for information exchange and coordinated action in the event of suspicions.
Inspect and certify the correct functioning of port equipment and machinery:
“Using standardized protocols (ISO, OSHA) and technical documentation, ensuring operational safety and regulatory compliance.”
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
- Legal Framework for Port Inspection: International and National Regulations
- Safety in the Port Environment: Risk Assessment and Contingency Plans
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Types of Cargo, Stowage, and Lashing
- Port Equipment: Cranes, Machinery, and Lifting Systems
- Ship Inspection: Documentation, Safety, and Pollution Prevention
- Port Waste Management: MARPOL and Environmental Protocols
- Port Security: ISPS, Access Control, and Surveillance
- Dangerous Goods: IMDG, Handling, and Storage
- First Aid and Response to Emergencies in the Port Sector
Audits and Inspection Reports: Compliance and Continuous Improvement
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- Introduction to Port Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- International and National Legislation: IMO, ISPS Code, Local Regulations
- Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Prioritization
- Access Control: Identification Systems, Physical Barriers, CCTV
- Cargo Protection: Handling, Storage, and Secure Transport
- Surveillance and Patrolling: Rounds, Critical Points, Intruder Detection
- Emergency Response: Contingency Plans, Drills, Coordination
- Security Technologies: Scanners, Explosive Detectors, Biometrics
- Port Cybersecurity: Systems and Data Protection
- Interinstitutional collaboration and coordination: authorities, security forces, operators
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- Legal framework for port inspection: national and international regulations
- Safety regulations in port facilities: IMO, ILO, IMO
- Control of dangerous goods (IMDG): handling, stowage, and documentation
- Protection of the port facility (ISPS Code): risk assessment and measures
- Container inspection: safety criteria, condition, and contents
- Access control and perimeter security: procedures and technology
- Non-intrusive inspection equipment: scanners, X-rays, detectors
- Waste management and pollution prevention: MARPOL and conventions
- First aid and emergency response in the field port
- Security audits and continuous improvement plans
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- Legal framework for port inspection: international conventions and national regulations.
- Port security: ISPS, security plans, risk and threat assessment.
- Control of dangerous goods: IMDG, handling, storage, and transport.
- Ship inspection: maritime safety, pollution prevention, and living conditions on board.
- Port waste management: MARPOL, reception facilities, and management plans.
- Port access control: identification, authorizations, and perimeter security.
- Cybersecurity in the port sector: protection of critical infrastructure and data.
- Interinstitutional collaboration: customs, police, health, and other competent authorities.
- Audits and inspection reports: recording of findings and follow-up on corrective actions.
Detection and response equipment: explosives, drugs, and other illicit substances.
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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
- Legal Framework for Port Inspection: International and National Regulations
- Safety in the Port Environment: Risk Assessment and Contingency Plans
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Types of Cargo, Stowage, and Lashing
- Port Equipment: Cranes, Machinery, and Lifting Systems
- Ship Inspection: Documentation, Safety, and Pollution Prevention
- Port Waste Management: MARPOL and Environmental Protocols
- Port Security: ISPS, Access Control, and Surveillance
- Dangerous Goods: IMDG, Handling, and Storage
- First Aid and Response to Emergencies in the Port Sector
Audits and Inspection Reports: Compliance and Continuous Improvement
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- Introduction to Port Security: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- International and National Legislation: IMO, ISPS Code, Local Regulations
- Risk Assessment: Identification, Analysis, and Prioritization
- Access Control: Identification Systems, Physical Barriers, CCTV
- Cargo Protection: Handling, Storage, and Secure Transport
- Surveillance and Patrolling: Rounds, Critical Points, Intruder Detection
- Emergency Response: Contingency Plans, Drills, Coordination
- Security Technologies: Scanners, Explosive Detectors, Biometrics
- Port Cybersecurity: Systems and Data Protection
- Interinstitutional collaboration and coordination: authorities, security forces, operators
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- Legal framework for port inspection: national and international regulations
- Safety regulations in port facilities: IMO, ILO, IMO
- Control of dangerous goods (IMDG): handling, stowage, and documentation
- Protection of the port facility (ISPS Code): risk assessment and measures
- Container inspection: safety criteria, condition, and contents
- Access control and perimeter security: procedures and technology
- Non-intrusive inspection equipment: scanners, X-rays, detectors
- Waste management and pollution prevention: MARPOL and conventions
- First aid and emergency response in the field port
- Security audits and continuous improvement plans
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- Legal framework for port inspection: international conventions and national regulations.
- Port security: ISPS, security plans, risk and threat assessment.
- Control of dangerous goods: IMDG, handling, storage, and transport.
- Ship inspection: maritime safety, pollution prevention, and living conditions on board.
- Port waste management: MARPOL, reception facilities, and management plans.
- Port access control: identification, authorizations, and perimeter security.
- Cybersecurity in the port sector: protection of critical infrastructure and data.
- Interinstitutional collaboration: customs, police, health, and other competent authorities.
- Audits and inspection reports: recording of findings and follow-up on corrective actions.
Detection and response equipment: explosives, drugs, and other illicit substances.
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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 Port Inspection: International and National Regulations.
- International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS, ILO and their application in the port context.
- National Legislation: Ports Law, relevant regulations and circulars.
- Port Authorities: Roles, responsibilities, and jurisdiction.
- Types of Inspection: Initial, periodic, extraordinary, PSC.
- Required Documentation: Vessel certificates, maintenance records, licenses.
- Security and Protection: ISPS Codes, access control, contingency plans.
- Port Operations: Loading/unloading, storage, cargo handling hazardous.
- Port Equipment: Cranes, lifting systems, internal transport vehicles.
- Inspection Reports: Preparation, follow-up of non-conformities, corrective actions.
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- Legal framework for port inspection: National and international regulations
- Control bodies: Functions and powers (Port Authority, Maritime Authority, etc.)
- Types of inspection: Initial, periodic, extraordinary, and by objectives
- Inspection of dangerous goods: IMDG, ISGOTT, handling and stowage
- Security of port facilities: ISPS, access control, surveillance
- Protection of the marine environment: MARPOL, discharges, waste management
- Inspection equipment: Detectors, meters, protective equipment
- Documentation: Review, verification, and authentication (certificates, permits, etc.)
- Sampling and analysis procedures (water, sediments, etc.)
- Preparation of reports and inspection minutes: Requirements and content
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- Legal Framework for Port Inspection: National and International Regulations.
- International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, ILO, and their application in ports.
- ISPS Code: Security of Port Facilities.
- National Port Legislation: Ports Law, regulations, and decrees.
- Competent Authorities: Roles and responsibilities of the maritime authority, customs, health authorities, etc.
- Port Documentation: Maritime Declaration of Health, crew list, cargo manifests.
- Security Inspections: Inspection procedures and checklists.
- Control of Dangerous Goods: IMDG Code and its application in the handling of hazardous materials.
Pollution Prevention: Waste management, ballast water, and atmospheric emissions.
Emergency Procedures: Contingency plans, spill response, and fire safety.
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- Legal Framework for Port Inspection: National and International Regulations
- International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS and their Port Application
- Port Security: Risk Assessment and Protection Plans
- Access Control and Surveillance in Port Facilities
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Safety in Cargo Handling
- Inspection of Dangerous Goods: IMDG and other Applicable Codes
- Port Environmental Management: Pollution and Waste Prevention
- Ship Inspection: Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection
- Emergency Response: Port Contingency Plans and Drills
- Audits and Inspection Reports: Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
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Career opportunities
- Port Security Inspector: Verification of regulatory compliance, access control, emergency management.
- Port Operations Supervisor: Coordination of loading/unloading, control of hazardous materials, process optimization.
- Port Occupational Risk Prevention Technician: Identification and assessment of risks, implementation of preventive measures, worker training.
- Port Quality Auditor: Verification of compliance with quality standards, preparation of audit reports, proposal of improvements.
- Customs Agent: Inspection of goods, document control, customs processing.
- Port Accident Expert: Accident investigation, preparation of expert reports, court appearances.
- Security Consultant Port Authority: Development of security plans, security audits, specialized training.
Port Facilities Manager: Infrastructure maintenance, resource management, construction supervision.
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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
- Comprehensive Mastery: Learn the key protocols and regulations for conducting efficient and safe port inspections.
- Case Studies: Analyze real-world examples and simulate situations to apply your knowledge in a practical environment.
- Legal Framework: Understand the national and international legislation governing maritime and port security.
- Advanced Techniques: Master the most modern inspection tools and methodologies, including risk detection and emergency management.
- Professional Certification: Obtain a recognized certificate that validates your skills and boosts your career in the industry. Maritime-port sector. Increase your expertise and contribute to the safety and efficiency of port operations.
Testimonials
During my training in port inspection procedures, I excelled at quickly grasping security protocols and detecting undeclared goods efficiently. In a simulated inspection, I identified a container with irregular documentation concealing hazardous materials, preventing a potential incident and demonstrating my ability to apply acquired knowledge in real-world situations.
I mastered the key aspects of workplace safety, applicable legislation, and the legal framework, which enabled me to implement a safety program that reduced incidents by 40% and ensured full regulatory compliance in my company.
I achieved 95% efficiency in detecting undeclared goods during my last inspection period, exceeding the team average by 15% thanks to the correct application of the procedures learned in training.
I implemented the learned port inspection procedures, reducing cargo processing time by 15% and security incidents by 20% during the first quarter.
Frequently asked questions
Verify compliance with international standards for safety, protection and prevention of marine pollution.
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.
To ensure safety, security and compliance with regulations in port operations.
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.
- Legal Framework for Port Inspection: National and International Regulations
- International Conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS and their Port Application
- Port Security: Risk Assessment and Protection Plans
- Access Control and Surveillance in Port Facilities
- Loading and Unloading Operations: Safety in Cargo Handling
- Inspection of Dangerous Goods: IMDG and other Applicable Codes
- Port Environmental Management: Pollution and Waste Prevention
- Ship Inspection: Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection
- Emergency Response: Port Contingency Plans and Drills
- Audits and Inspection Reports: Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
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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.