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Masters · 1600 h · 11 modules
Master's in Circularity and Naval Recycling
The Master in Circularity and Naval RecyclingThis program empowers you to lead the sustainable transformation of the maritime industry. Learn to implement circular economy strategies, optimize waste management, and master ship r
Duration1600 h
FormatOnline
Starts23 November
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master’s in Circularity and Naval Recycling?
The Master in Circularity and Naval Recycling
This program empowers you to lead the sustainable transformation of the maritime industry. Learn to implement circular economy strategies, optimize waste management, and master ship recycling techniques, while complying with the most demanding environmental regulations. This program will provide you with the tools and knowledge to design innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact and maximize the value of naval resources.
Differential Advantages
- Comprehensive Approach: from eco-efficient design to responsible decommissioning.
- Real-World Case Studies: analysis of projects and solutions implemented in the industry.
- Innovative Technologies: knowledge of the latest trends in recycling and materials management.
- Regulatory Framework: mastery of national and international environmental legislation.
- Professional Networking: contact with experts and leading companies in the sustainable shipbuilding sector.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,600 hours
Modules
11
Start date
26-11-2026
Programme highlights
- Mastery of the Circular Economy: Learn to implement innovative strategies for resource optimization and waste reduction in the naval sector.
- Expertise in Naval Recycling: Acquire specialized knowledge in the most advanced recycling techniques and their application in vessel dismantling.
- Sustainability and Regulations: Delve into environmental regulations and best practices for a more sustainable and responsible naval sector.
- Innovation and Development: Promote research and development of new technologies for circularity in the naval industry.
- Leadership in the Sector: Prepare to lead the transition to a circular model in shipbuilding companies and related entities.
- Boost your career and contribute to a more sustainable future in the shipbuilding industry.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
International legal framework, environmental agreements and naval recycling regulation
- Historical evolution and environmental problems of the scrapping of ships: of the scrapping in beaches vulnerable to the modern industry of naval recycling
- The Hong Kong International Convention (HKC): Entry, scope, requirements for ships, shipyards and recycling certificates
- Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on ship recycling (EU SRR): Community requirements, European list of recycling facilities and sanctioning regime
- The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste: Prohibition Amendment (BAN Amendment) and its application to ships at the end of their useful life
- MARPOL Agreement and Pollution Prevention in the withdrawal phase: Management of accumulated hazardous waste, Bilges, Slops and refrigerant gases
- IMO Convention for Ballast Water Control and Management (BWM) in the final transport: protocols for the last trip to the recycling facility
- EU Directive on Environmental Responsibility and the Due Diligence Directive: Legal Implications for Shipowners, Charterers and Finances
- Regional governance and international regulatory differences: comparative analysis of legislation in Europe, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Turkey
- International Labour Organisation (ILO) agreements on safety and health - protection of workers in recycling shipyards
- Sustainable taxonomy of the European Union and ESG Indicators: Impact of the dismantling process on the reputation and corporate reports of the Shipping Company
02
Hazardous Materials Inventory (HM): Development, Verification and Maintenance
- Concept and Structure of the Hazardous Materials Inventory (IHM): Parts I (Integrated Materials), II (Generated Residues) and III (Onboard Supplies)
- Prohibited and restricted substances under the HKC and the EU SRR: Asbestos, BPC, Organo-Stannicas (TBT), BFR, CPO, Cyprotrin and ozone depleting gases
- Inspection methodology and on-board sampling plan (VSRP): visual identification, destructive/non-destructive sampling and safety of the inspector
- Labouratory analytical techniques for contaminant detection: gas chromatography, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Raman spectroscopy, and microscopy
- Elabouration of Declarations of Conformity of Materials (MD) and Supplier Declarations (SDOC): Integration of the supply chain in new construction
- Dynamic maintenance and updating of IHM Part I: change management during repairs, conversions and maintenance of the ship in service
- IHM Verification and Certification Audits by Classification Companies: Obtaining the Inviolability and Flag Compliance Certificates
- Digitization of the IHM: software platforms, component marking by means of QR/RFID code and traceability of spare parts
- Preparation of parts II and III of the IHM for the final trip: quantification of oils, sludge, chemicals, paints and unused supplies
- Pre-Recycling Inspection (Final Survey) and Issuance of the International Certificate of Ready for Recycling (IRNC): Pre-scrapping validation
03
Naval eco-design, sustainable architecture and disassembly design
- Ecodesign principles applied to naval architecture: integration of life cycle analysis from the concept phase of the ship
- Design for disassembly (design for decommissioning / disassembly): modularity, mechanical joints vs. permanent welded joints
- Selection of low impact and high recyclability materials: green steel, aluminium alloys, bio-based resins and recyclable thermoplastic compounds
- Replacement of hazardous materials in the project phase: ecological alternatives in thermal insulation, gaskets, paints and pipes
- Optimisation of the general layout to facilitate dismantling: accessibility to large equipment, primary pipes and separation of thixotropic zones
- Vessel Passport Digital Passport (Digital Vessel Passport): Integration of data of materials in BIM models and in the digital twin (Digital Twin) of the ship
- Standardization of naval components: unification of parts and systems to promote their reuse in the industrial secondary market
- Analysis of the decontamination facility (design for decontamination): tank draining facilities, purging lines and waste extraction
- Evaluation of the carbon footprint of construction vs. Recycling: Balance of emissions avoided through the use of secondary steel
- Innovation in ship projects zero emissions and their impact on circularity: recyclability of lithium batteries, hydrogen tanks and rigid sails
04
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Environmental Impact Assessment in the Naval Sector
- Fundamentals of the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodology according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044: Definition of objectives, scope and limits of the system
- Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis in Shipyards: Raw Materials, Energy, Water and Emissions Outlet, Spillage and Waste
- Evaluation of the impact of life cycle (LCIA) on maritime transport: acidification, eutrophication, depletion of resources and potential of global warming
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for Maritime Components: Calculation Methodologies, Product Category Rules (PCR) and Certification
- Software tools for LCA in Naval Engineering: Use of advanced platforms (SIMAPRO, GABI/OPENLCA) applied to structure and machinery
- Carbon footprint (Carbon footprint) and water footprint (Water footprint) of the decommissioning process: emission metrics per ton of scrambled ship
- Ecotoxic impact assessment on marine and coastal environments - modelling of the dispersion of heavy metals, hydrocarbons and microplastics
- Comparative LCA: Repair and extension of useful life vs. Recycling and New Construction: Strategic Fleet Decision Making
- Environmental cost-benefit analysis in the adoption of clean cutting technologies: plasma cutting, ultra-high pressure water (Hydro-blasting) and Oxicorte
- Integration of sustainability indicators in the Social Responsibility Report: LCA report to investors and stakeholders
05
Ship Recycling Plan (SRP) and sustainable decommissioning operations
- Preparation of the recycling plan of the ship (SHIP Recycling Plan - SRP): structure, cut sequence, weight management and approval by the competent authority
- Operational risk assessment Pre-dismantlement: Identification of hazards from structural collapse, falling loads, explosions and falls at different levels
- Ship landing techniques and methodologies: beach stranding (beaching), mooring on the dock (alongside), dry dock and floating ramps
- Pre-decontamination and cleaning of critical areas (Cold Move & Cleaning): Fuel tank inertization, degassing and safe atmosphere testing
- Removal and confinement of hazardous materials: specific protocols for safe removal of asbestos, PCBs, mercury and flame retardants
- Structural cutting and crushing techniques: manual oxyfuel, hydraulic guillotines, excavator shears and diamond wire cutting
- Control of stability, tightness and structural resistance during the scrap: Prevention of heel, catastrophic breaks and sinking in the process
- Handling of heavy machinery and lifting manoeuvres: Floating cranes, crawler cranes and calculation of shooting manoeuvres in dismantling
- Liquid waste management and prevention of discharges in the cutting area: waterproof soils, drainage networks with hydrocarbon separators and containment barriers
- Issuance of the Final Recycling Certificate: Formal closure of the recycling dossier before the Flag Administration and the Shipowner
06
Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Management in Recycling Facilities (SRF)
- Design and qualification of a ship recycling facility (SRF) in accordance with international standards - infrastructure, containment zones and equipment
- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001 / ILO Conventions): Assessment of Occupational Risks Specific to Naval Recycling
- Secure work permits in confined environments and hot work: gas-free certification (gas-free) and continuous atmospheric inspections
- Respiratory protection and advanced personal protective equipment (EPIS): Selection against asbestos fibres, welding fumes and toxic vapors
- Emergency response plans and evacuation in recycling shipyards: fires, explosions, falls to the sea, structural collapses and massive discharges
- Environmental monitoring of air, soil and water in the Shipyard: periodic control of suspended particles, sediment metals and adjacent water quality
- Occupational health management of workers: specific medical examinations, control of lead/asbestos exposure and epidemiological records
- Ergonomics and injury prevention in cutting and elevation work: minimisation of overexertion and work fatigue
- Training and continuous training of recycling operators: Skills Certification Programs, Preventive Culture and Working Language
- Compliance audits for inclusion in the European list of Shipyards: Inspection process by auditors of the European Commission
07
Circular Economy, Valorization of Naval Materials and Secondary Markets
- Principles of Circular Economy Applied to the Marine Industry: From the Linear Economy from "Build-Use-Throw" to the Restoration and Regeneration of Components
- Recovery, classification and recycling of naval railway scrap: Segregation of structural steel, alloy steels and re-fusion in electric arc furnaces (EAF)
- Valuation of non-ferrous metals: extraction and purification of copper, brass, bronze, aluminium and titanium of pipes, valves and condensers
- Secondary market for marine machinery and navigation equipment: refurbishment, recertification and sale of auxiliary engines, generators and radars
- Remanufacturing of large mechanical components: rebuilding of crankshafts, turbochargers, pistons and their reintroduction to the market with guarantee
- Circular management of plastics, rubbers and on-board elastomers - mechanical and chemical recycling of fenders, flexible pipes and deck coatings
- Use of furniture, supplies and accommodation elements: auctions, community donations and reforestation of wood/textile materials
- Traceability systems and certification of recycled materials: guaranteeing the origin and carbon footprint of naval secondary steel
- New circular business models in the naval industry: servitization (hourly engine rental), component leasing and exchange platforms
- Analysis of the supply and demand of naval scrap in the global steel industry: impact of steel prices on the profitability of scrapping
08
Integrated Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 30000, ISO 9001) and Audit
- ISO 30000:2009: Specification for ship recycling management systems in maritime installations
- Integration of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality) in Recycling Shipyards: Common Policies, Procedures and Controls
- Planning of the integrated management system: identification of significant environmental aspects and applicable legal requirements
- Operational control of waste according to ISO 30000 standard: temporary storage, labelling, authorized transport and final waste managers
- Internal and external audit techniques of integrated management systems: preparation of checklists, interviews and evidence collection
- Management of nonconformities, corrective and preventive actions: root cause analysis (Ishikawa, 5 whys) in operational and environmental deviations
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Naval Recycling: Recyclability Rate (% Recycled/Reused Weight), Energy Consumption and Claims
- Management review and continuous improvement: evaluation of compliance with environmental objectives and adjustment of the management system
- Transparency and preparation of the sustainability report under GRI and SASB standards: communication of the performance of the facility to stakeholders
- Accredited certification process of the recycling facility: selection of the certification body and periodic maintenance of the certificate
09
Green Finance, Reputational Risk and Vessel Valuation Models at the End of Life
- Economy of the ship for scrapping (Light displacement Tonnage - LDT): calculation of the price of scrap, deductions for cleaning and profit margin
- Financing of Green Recycling Vessels and Clauses: Inclusion of Environmental Requirements in Maritime Loan Contracts
- Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI): voluntary dissemination of scrapping policies by shipowners before investors
- Sustainable Finance and Impact of Poseidon Principles: Assessment of the ship's environmental behaviour throughout its life cycle, including scrapping
- Contracts for the sale of recycling ships (BIMCO Saleform / Demolishcon): Contractual clauses, buyer guarantees and delivery conditions
- The role of intermediaries (cash buyers): cash buying, convenience flag for the final trip and mitigation of legal risks
- Insurance and compensation mechanisms in recycling operations: P&I coverage for the final trip, hull and machine insurance and environmental responsibility insurance
- Reputational risk management and environmental NGO campaigns: public scrutiny, "name and shame" (Naming and Shaming) and its financial cost
- Creation of Sustainable Recycling Funds (Ship Recycling Funds): Proposals of fees per ship in ports to finance green recycling
- Financial modelling of the ship's life cycle incorporating the cost/benefit of retyrement: optimisation of the financial momentum of scrapping
10
Capstone Project: Green Recycling Master Plan, Ecodesign and Circular Fleet Management
- Selection and characterisation of the fleet or study vessel: definition of the type of ship (eg container ship, bulker, oil tanker, passenger ship), LDT tonnage and operating profile
- Hazardous Materials Inventory Development (IHM) Complete: Preparation of the Sampling Plan, Assignment of Hazardous Substance Codes and Preparation of Part I
- Ecodesign analysis and proposals for retrofitting circular: evaluation of the ship's architecture and identification of improvements for its future disassembly and reuse of components
- Evaluation of the life cycle analysis (LCA) of the withdrawal process: quantification of emissions, energy use and reduction of carbon footprint associated with the recycling of the structure
- DEVELOPMENT OF THE VESSEL RECYCLING PLAN (SRP) Detailed: Cut sequence, weight management, stability in dry-docking and fire and fall protection plan
- Design of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan: Asbestos, Fluids, Batteries and Traceability Protocols with Authorized Final Managers
- Evaluation of the Recycling Facility (SRF) and Occupational Safety Plan: Shipyard selection, compliance verification with ISO 30000/EU SRR and EPIs plan and hot work permits
- Financial model, demoliscon contract and scrap assessment strategy: calculation of LDT revenues, decontamination cost analysis and draughting of contractual green clauses
- ESG Communication, Transparency and Reporting Strategy: Disclosure Plan under the SRTI Platform, Investor Report and Reputational Risk Mitigation
- Presentation and technical defence of the Master's project before the Court: Oral presentation of the Master Plan for Circularity and Naval Recycling before a jury of experts from classification societies, shipowners, recycling shipyards and environmental consultants
11
Master’s Final Project in Circularity and Naval Recycling
- Choice of topic and definition of the research problem
- Formulation of objectives, hypotheses and scope of work
- Review of the state of the art and specialised bibliography
- Analysis of the applicable regulatory and technical framework
- Design of the methodology and the work plan
- Data collection, processing and validation
- Technical development and analysis of results
- Discussion, conclusions and future lines of work
- Drafting of the memory in accordance with academic standards
- Presentation and public defence before the Court
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Who it is for
Naval engineers, naval architects, and maritime industry professionals seeking to lead the transition to sustainability in the sector.Shipyard and shipbreaking company managers who need to optimize processes for efficient and responsible naval recycling.Environmental consultants and public administration technicians interested in regulation and compliance regarding naval circularity.R&D
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
- 01Design and manage naval recycling projects
- 02Optimizing waste management in the shipbuilding industry
- 03Implementing circular economy strategies in shipyards
- 04Develop and implement technologies for the valorization of naval materials
- 05Evaluate the life cycle of vessels for redesign and reuse
- 06Leading the transition towards sustainable and circular naval models
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Naval Circularity Project Manager: Design and implementation of strategies for waste reduction and resource optimization in the naval industry.
03Naval Circular Economy Consultant: Advising companies in the sector on the adoption of circular business models and compliance with environmental regulations.
04Naval Materials Recycling Specialist: Development of innovative processes for the recovery and reuse of materials from decommissioned vessels.
05Environmental Auditor in the Naval Industry: Assessment of the environmental impact of naval operations and proposal of mitigation measures.
06Sustainability Manager in Shipyards and Shipping Companies: Implementation of policies and programs for reducing the carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices.
07Naval Recycling Technologies Researcher: Development of New technologies for the treatment and recovery of naval waste.
08Hazardous Waste Management Technician on Ships: Supervision of the proper management and disposal of hazardous waste generated on board ships.
09Marine Environmental Regulations Expert: Advising on compliance with national and international legislation regarding marine environmental protection.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Sustainable and circular management of materials and waste in the shipbuilding industry, including ship dismantling, recycling and reuse.
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.
Naval sector and industries related to recycling and the circular economy.
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.
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Admissions Process
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Entry requirements
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