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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Emotional intelligence course at sea
This course is designed to enhance your interpersonal and self-management skills in the demanding maritime environment. Learn to manage stress, effective communication, and decision-making under pressure, improving team dynamics…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Emotional intelligence course at sea?
The Emotional Intelligence at Sea Course
This course is designed to enhance your interpersonal and self-management skills in the demanding maritime environment. Learn to manage stress, effective communication, and decision-making under pressure, improving team dynamics and safety on board. This program addresses identifying and managing emotions, developing empathy, and applying conflict resolution techniques, adapted to the unique context of life at sea.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Strategies: for managing stress and anxiety in critical situations.
- Assertive Communication: improves interpersonal relationships and team coordination.
- Emotional Leadership: boosts crew motivation and commitment.
- Resilience: strengthens your ability to adapt to the challenges of the maritime environment.
- Real-world Application: exercises and simulations based on real maritime scenarios.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
09-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Emotional Mastery: Learn to manage your emotions and those of your crew in high-pressure situations.
- Effective Communication: Develop assertive communication skills to avoid conflicts and foster a positive work environment on board.
- Conscious Leadership: Enhance your leadership through empathy and understanding, inspiring trust and motivation in your team.
- Resilience and Adaptation: Strengthen your ability to adapt to the challenges of the maritime environment and recover quickly from adverse situations.
- Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your emotional well-being and that of your team, promoting a healthy work-life balance at sea.
- Transform your interactions and improve your professional performance with a solid foundation in Emotional Intelligence.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Basics of Emotional Intelligence
- Concept and Components
- BASIC EMOTIONS
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Peculiarities of life on board
- Self-assessment
02
Self-knowledge and self-regulation
- Recognize one's own emotions
- Stress Management
- Impulse control
- Relaxation Techniques
- Resilience
03
Empathy and Relationships
- Active listening
- Understanding of others
- cultural diversity on board
- Coexistence in small spaces
- Confidence
04
Emotional communication
- Assertive communication
- Constructive feedback
- Non-verbal language
- Communication in tense situations
- Communication with the family at a distance
05
Emotional leadership and project
- Leadership and Motivation
- Emergencies in Emergencies
- Team cohesion
- crew welfare
- Final Project: Personal Emotional Development Plan
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Bridge officers and crew seeking to improve communication, stress management, and decision-making in critical situations.Fleet superintendents and managers interested in reducing conflict, fostering teamwork, and optimizing onboard performance.Maritime instructors and trainers wishing to incorporate emotional intelligence tools into their training programs.HR and recruitment personnel in the
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
- 01Anticipating and modulating reactions to marine adversity
- 02Navigating one's own and others' emotions to optimize communication and teamwork in challenging maritime environments
- 03Cultivating emotional resilience to overcome challenges and remain calm in the face of the ocean's uncertainty
- 04Promoting emotional self-awareness to make informed and strategic decisions in critical situations at sea
- 05Transforming fear and anxiety into productive energy to deal with maritime emergencies
- 06Developing empathy and interpersonal understanding to strengthen relationships and prevent conflicts within the crew
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Merchant Marine Officer: Onboard team management, conflict resolution, and improvement of the work environment.
02Master/Captain: Effective leadership, emergency management, and assertive decision-making under pressure.
03Cruise Ship Personnel: Improved customer service, complaint management, and interpersonal problem resolution.
04Fishing Personnel: Optimized communication within work teams and stress management in high-pressure situations.
05Offshore Platform Personnel: Improved workplace safety, management of multidisciplinary teams, and conflict prevention.
06Maritime Trainers: Development of communication, empathy, and motivation skills in the training of future maritime professionals.
07Human Resources Managers in Shipping Companies: Improvements in personnel selection, talent management, and labor dispute resolution.
08Marine Accident Investigators: Analysis of human factors, communication, and decision-making in critical situations.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
It improves the ability to manage stress, uncertainty, and interpersonal relationships in high-pressure and isolated situations, which is crucial for safety, performance, and well-being on board.
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.
By recognizing and managing one's own emotions and those of others in the crew, resilience, effective communication, and mutual support can be fostered to cope with the stress of isolation, uncertainty, and the difficulties inherent in the maritime 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 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:Demonstrable experience in leadership or team management roles in the maritime environment; or training in psychology, human resources, coaching, or related fields.Personal Competencies:Interpersonal communication and active listening skills; ability to adapt to changing environments and manage stress; or interest in developing self-awareness and empathy.Documentation:Updated CV highlighting experience in the maritime sector, cover letter explaining interest in emotional intelligence, or certificate of previous courses or workshops in soft skill
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