Apps and software course for sailors
Why this course?
The Apps and Software for Seafarers Course
Equips you with the essential digital tools for modern and efficient navigation. Discover how to optimize your work on board thanks to digital document management, advanced route planning, and real-time weather monitoring. Learn to use applications for preventive maintenance, effective communication, and maritime safety, improving your productivity and decision-making on every voyage.
Differentiating Advantages
- Mastery of Key Apps: Electronic cartography, meteorology, satellite communication, and maintenance management.
- Workflow Optimization: Digitization of processes and reduction of onboard paperwork.
- Enhanced Safety: Tools for monitoring, early warning, and emergency response.
- Connectivity and Communication: Platforms to keep you connected to land and coordinate operations.
- Hands-on Training: Exercises and real-world case studies to apply what you’ve learned in real-life onboard situations.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 24-10-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Merchant and recreational seafarers looking to optimize navigation, safety, and efficiency on board using digital tools.
- Nautical and maritime transport students who want to become familiar with the latest technologies used in the modern shipbuilding industry.
- Naval officers who need to update their knowledge of navigation software, meteorology, communication, and vessel management.
- Shipowners and fleet managers interested in improving the performance and profitability of their vessels through innovative technological solutions.
- Sailing enthusiasts who want to plan safe voyages and enjoy the experience using specialized applications and software.
Flexibility and Practicality
Adapted to the needs of maritime professionals: online courses accessible 24/7, practical exercises with interactive simulations, and discussion forums to answer questions.
Objectives and competencies
Optimize vessel management and maintenance:
“Implement a preventive maintenance program based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operational experience.”
Facilitating communication and information exchange on the high seas:
Use VHF radio efficiently, employing standard IMO phraseology and prioritizing safety, urgency, and distress messages.
Improve operational efficiency and decision-making on board:
Plan and execute the crossing, optimizing resources (fuel, time) and adapting to changing conditions (weather, traffic) with effective communication to the bridge.
Comply with maritime regulations and international safety standards:
Rigorously implement the SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW conventions, demonstrating competence in handling emergency situations, using safety equipment and preventing marine pollution.
Streamline navigation and precise real-time positioning:
Integrate AIS, radar, and ECDIS data for accurate situational assessment, anticipating risks, and optimizing the route in real time.
Automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual workload:
“Implementing scripts and automation tools to optimize processes, minimizing errors and freeing up resources for higher value activities.”
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 Maritime Digitalization: Trends and Opportunities
- Maritime Network Infrastructures: Types, Protocols, and Security
- IoT Sensors and Devices: Maritime Data Collection and Transmission
- Maritime Data Management Platforms: Storage, Processing, and Analysis
- Developing APIs and Microservices for Maritime Solutions
- Integrating Existing Systems: Ports, Vessels, and Authorities
- Cybersecurity in Digital Maritime Environments: Threats and Solutions
- Maritime Data Visualization: Dashboards and Interactive Reports
- Developing Mobile and Web Applications for maritime users
Case studies and future trends in maritime digitization
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- Introduction to Nautical Software: Types, Applications, and Market.
- Programming Languages for Nautical Development: C++, Python, etc.
- Spatial Databases: Storage and Management of Geographic Data.
- Development of User Interfaces (GUIs) for Nautical Applications.
- Navigation Algorithms: Route Calculation, Obstacle Avoidance, and Optimization.
- Simulation and Modeling of Marine Phenomena: Waves, Currents, and Wind.
- Integration of Sensors and Devices: GPS, AIS, Radar, and Echosounders.
- Development of Electronic Chartplotter and ECDIS Applications.
- Testing and Validation of Nautical Software: Standards and certifications.
- Nautical software project management: Agile methodologies and risk management.
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- Introduction to Maritime Computing: History, Evolution, and Current Trends
- Maritime Operating Systems: Selection, Configuration, and Maintenance
- Maritime Databases: Design, Implementation, and Data Management
- Developing Web Applications for the Maritime Sector: Frameworks and Technologies
- Programming Mobile Applications for Navigation and Fleet Management
- Computer Security in Maritime Environments: Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
- Maritime Communication Networks: Protocols, Standards, and Security
- Integration of Onboard Systems: ECDIS, Radar, AIS, and Other Equipment
- Software Project Management in the Maritime Industry: Methodologies and Tools
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Maritime Computer Applications
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- Introduction to Electronic Navigation: History, Evolution, and Future
- Fundamentals of Naval Electronics: Power Systems, Sensors, and Communications
- Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) Architecture: Components, Interconnections, and Redundancy
- Types of Navigation Simulators: Range, Fidelity, and Applications
- Simulating Different Meteorological and Operational Conditions
- Using Simulators for Training in Complex Maneuvers: Docking, Undocking, Anchoring, and Navigation in Restricted Waters
- Evaluating Performance in Simulators: Metrics and Feedback
- Introduction to Cybersecurity in Navigation: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks
- Protecting Electronic Navigation Systems: Firewalls, Antivirus, authentication, and patch management
Cybersecurity incident response procedures at the bridge
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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 Maritime Digitalization: Trends and Opportunities
- Maritime Network Infrastructures: Types, Protocols, and Security
- IoT Sensors and Devices: Maritime Data Collection and Transmission
- Maritime Data Management Platforms: Storage, Processing, and Analysis
- Developing APIs and Microservices for Maritime Solutions
- Integrating Existing Systems: Ports, Vessels, and Authorities
- Cybersecurity in Digital Maritime Environments: Threats and Solutions
- Maritime Data Visualization: Dashboards and Interactive Reports
- Developing Mobile and Web Applications for maritime users
Case studies and future trends in maritime digitization
‘
- Introduction to Nautical Software: Types, Applications, and Market.
- Programming Languages for Nautical Development: C++, Python, etc.
- Spatial Databases: Storage and Management of Geographic Data.
- Development of User Interfaces (GUIs) for Nautical Applications.
- Navigation Algorithms: Route Calculation, Obstacle Avoidance, and Optimization.
- Simulation and Modeling of Marine Phenomena: Waves, Currents, and Wind.
- Integration of Sensors and Devices: GPS, AIS, Radar, and Echosounders.
- Development of Electronic Chartplotter and ECDIS Applications.
- Testing and Validation of Nautical Software: Standards and certifications.
- Nautical software project management: Agile methodologies and risk management.
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- Introduction to Maritime Computing: History, Evolution, and Current Trends
- Maritime Operating Systems: Selection, Configuration, and Maintenance
- Maritime Databases: Design, Implementation, and Data Management
- Developing Web Applications for the Maritime Sector: Frameworks and Technologies
- Programming Mobile Applications for Navigation and Fleet Management
- Computer Security in Maritime Environments: Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
- Maritime Communication Networks: Protocols, Standards, and Security
- Integration of Onboard Systems: ECDIS, Radar, AIS, and Other Equipment
- Software Project Management in the Maritime Industry: Methodologies and Tools
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Maritime Computer Applications
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- Introduction to Electronic Navigation: History, Evolution, and Future
- Fundamentals of Naval Electronics: Power Systems, Sensors, and Communications
- Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) Architecture: Components, Interconnections, and Redundancy
- Types of Navigation Simulators: Range, Fidelity, and Applications
- Simulating Different Meteorological and Operational Conditions
- Using Simulators for Training in Complex Maneuvers: Docking, Undocking, Anchoring, and Navigation in Restricted Waters
- Evaluating Performance in Simulators: Metrics and Feedback
- Introduction to Cybersecurity in Navigation: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks
- Protecting Electronic Navigation Systems: Firewalls, Antivirus, authentication, and patch management
Cybersecurity incident response procedures at the bridge
‘
- 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 Embedded Systems in the Nautical Environment
- Nautical Sensors and Actuators: Types, Operation, and Protocols
- Nautical Communications: NMEA 0183/2000, CAN bus, Ethernet
- Development with Arduino/Raspberry Pi for Nautical Applications
- Microcontroller Programming: C/C++, Specific Libraries
- Development of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for Nautical Displays
- Data Acquisition and Processing from Nautical Sensors
- Development of Navigation Algorithms: Calculation of Position, Heading, and Speed
- Data integration with navigation systems (ECDIS, GPS)
- Software testing and validation in simulated and real nautical environments
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- Introduction to Maritime Software Development: Specificities of the Nautical Sector
- Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming: Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism
- Geospatial Databases: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Storing and Querying Nautical Data
- APIs and Web Services for Maritime Data: NOAA, OpenSeaMap, Meteorological Data
- Developing User Interfaces (UI/UX) for Nautical Applications: Intuitive and Accessible Design
- Geolocation and Digital Cartography: Using Libraries such as Leaflet and OpenLayers
- Developing Mobile Applications for Navigation: Android, iOS, Hybrid Platforms
- Processing of nautical sensor data: GPS, AIS, radar, echo sounders
- Maritime simulation and modeling: tools and techniques for predicting vessel behavior
- Testing, validation, and deployment of maritime software: quality assurance and regulatory compliance
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- Introduction to Digitalization in the Maritime Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
- Maritime Digital System Architectures: Components, Protocols, and Standards
- Maritime Sensors and Actuators: Types, Characteristics, and Integration
- Maritime Data Acquisition and Processing: Quality, Validation, and Storage
- Digital Maritime Communications: Networks, Protocols, and Security
- Development of Mobile Applications for the Maritime Sector: Design, Development, and Testing
- Development of Web Interfaces for Maritime Management: Front-End, Back-End, and Databases
- Integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Maritime Solutions
- Cybersecurity in Systems Digital maritime threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures
Implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the maritime sector
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- Introduction to Marine Navigation Software: Types and Functionalities
- Marine Meteorology: Map Interpretation, Bulletins, and Alerts
- Communication Systems: VHF, MF/HF, Inmarsat, GMDSS
- GNSS and Positioning Systems: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Accuracy and Errors
- Data Integration: Sensors, Instruments, and Unified Visualization
- Route Planning with Software: Optimization, Safety, and Performance
- Alerts and Alarms: Configuration, Management, and Emergency Response
- Current and Tide Forecasting Software: Applications in Navigation
- Software Maintenance and Updates: Security and Regulatory Compliance
- Cybersecurity in Navigation Systems and maritime communication
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Career opportunities
- Maritime Application Developer: Creation and maintenance of software for navigation, meteorology, and fleet management.
- Maritime Simulation Software Specialist: Development of simulators for mariner training and equipment testing.
- Maritime Technology Consultant: Advising shipping companies on the implementation of technological solutions.
- Maritime Data Analyst: Processing and analysis of navigation data to optimize routes and reduce costs.
- Maritime Software Technical Support: Assisting maritime software users in resolving technical problems.
- Maritime Systems Integrator: Integration of different software and hardware systems on board ships.
- Maritime Software Tester: Comprehensive testing of maritime software to ensure its quality and reliability.
- Entrepreneur in the maritime technology sector: Creating startups that develop innovative solutions for the maritime industry.
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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 digital tools: Learn to use essential apps and software for navigation, meteorology, and vessel management.
- Optimize your work on board: Discover how these tools can increase your efficiency, safety, and productivity at sea.
- Stay up-to-date: Learn about the latest trends in maritime technology and how to apply them in your daily work.
- Practical cases and real-world examples: Learn through practical exercises and examples based on real-life situations on board.
- Expert support: Receive personalized advice from instructors with experience using these tools in the industry maritime.
Testimonials
I completed the “Apps and Software for Sailors” program and now sail with much more confidence. Thanks to weather apps, I learned to interpret crucial data for planning safe voyages. Navigation software helped me optimize routes, and the maritime communication program simplified logbook management and reporting. These tools have significantly improved my efficiency and safety at sea.
The Innovation, Startups, and Entrepreneurship course provided me with the tools and practical knowledge to launch my own startup. I learned how to validate my business idea, develop a solid business model, and present my project to investors, which resulted in securing seed funding. Today, my company is growing and creating jobs, an achievement I attribute directly to the training I received in this course.
“Thanks to this Apps and Software for Mariners course, I was able to optimize my navigation routes with new applications, which allowed me to save 15% on fuel on my last trip. In addition, the real-time weather information through the specialized software helped me anticipate a storm and keep the vessel and crew safe.”
During my training in Apps and software for mariners, I fully mastered electronic navigation applications, digital nautical charts, and route planning software, which allowed me to optimize navigation routes by 15% and reduce fuel consumption by 8% on my last trip.
Frequently asked questions
Navigation applications with nautical charts, GPS, weather information and tide predictions.
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.
Applications include mapping, route planning, weather information, satellite communication, digital logbook recording, and Automatic Identification System (AIS) software.
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 Marine Navigation Software: Types and Functionalities
- Marine Meteorology: Map Interpretation, Bulletins, and Alerts
- Communication Systems: VHF, MF/HF, Inmarsat, GMDSS
- GNSS and Positioning Systems: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Accuracy and Errors
- Data Integration: Sensors, Instruments, and Unified Visualization
- Route Planning with Software: Optimization, Safety, and Performance
- Alerts and Alarms: Configuration, Management, and Emergency Response
- Current and Tide Forecasting Software: Applications in Navigation
- Software Maintenance and Updates: Security and Regulatory Compliance
- Cybersecurity in Navigation Systems and maritime communication
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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.