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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Local Maritime History Course
Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the centuries, exploring the key events, iconic figures, and naval traditions that have shaped our identity. Learn about the legendary ships, naval battles, and trade routes that…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Local Maritime History Course?
Discover the secrets of the sea that washes our shores with the Local Maritime History course.
Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the centuries, exploring the key events, iconic figures, and naval traditions that have shaped our identity. Learn about the legendary ships, naval battles, and trade routes that have marked the development of our community. This course will provide you with a deep and enriching insight into our maritime heritage, connecting you with our roots and awakening your passion for history.
Distinctive Advantages
- Local Archive Research: Access to historical documents and firsthand accounts.
- Guided Tours of Historical Sites: On-site exploration of key locations in our maritime history.
- Meetings with Experts: Talks and discussions with historians and naval specialists.
- Development of Research Skills: Learn to analyze primary sources and construct historical narratives.
- Community of Enthusiasts: Share your interest with other local maritime history enthusiasts.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
10-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Discover the secrets: A fascinating journey through the maritime history of our region.
- Sail through the past: Explore the key events, influential figures, and transformations that shaped our coastal identity.
- Connect with your roots: Understand how the sea has influenced local culture, economy, and society.
- Primary sources: Access original documents, maps, and accounts that bring history to life.
- Local experts: Learn from historians and experts passionate about our maritime heritage.
- Register now and become a guardian of our maritime memory.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of local maritime history, coastal memory and territorial identity
- Concept of local maritime history and differences between naval history, port history, fishing history and coastal cultural history
- Relationship between sea, community, port, commerce, navigation, fishing, trades and daily life
- Sources to study maritime history: archives, photographs, maps, press, oral testimonies, port objects and records
- Historical actors: fishermen, sailors, shipowners, merchants, shipyards, pilots, rederas, lighthouse keepers and coastal families
- Social, economic and urban changes linked to local maritime development
02
Ports, Navigation, Trade and Transformation of the Local Coast
- Evolution of the port as a space for exchange, defence, work, transport, migration and regional connection
- Local sea routes, cabotage, commercial traffic, goods, boats and relations with other ports
- Port Infrastructures: Docks, Docks, Lighthouses, Warehouses, Markets, Shipyards, Shipyards and Promenades
- Impact of the port on urban growth, seaside neighborhoods, employment, services and local economic life
- Conflicts and tensions due to coastal uses: fishing, trade, tourism, industry, housing and conservation
03
Fishing, traditional trades and maritime work culture
- History of local fishing, fishing gear, seasons, boats, species and traditional markets
- Maritime trades: Riverside carpentry, READY, salting, canning, Stowage, Naval repair and sale in Lonja
- Social organisation of maritime work, brotherhoods, fishing families, gender roles and transmission of knowledge
- Tools, techniques, marine vocabulary, songs, beliefs, rituals and customs associated with the sea
- Technological changes, fishing crises, regulation, modernisation and loss or adaptation of traditional trades
04
Maritime heritage, shipwrecks, boats, cultural landscapes and collective memory
- Maritime material heritage: boats, models, engines, nets, instruments, nautical charts, buildings and port parts
- Intangible Heritage: Stories, Legends, Festivals, Gastronomy, Place Names, Nautical Knowledge and Oral Memory
- Shipwrecks, storms, rescues, accidents, browsing stories and significant community facts
- Maritime cultural landscapes: beaches, lighthouses, cliffs, ports, tramps, seafaring neighborhoods and coastal routes
- Conservation, documentation, interpretation and protection of local maritime heritage
05
Applied local maritime history project
- Case definition: port, seafaring neighborhood, traditional trade, maritime family, boat, route, archive or local historical event
- Diagnosis of available sources, community actors, testimonies, objects, photographs and relevant places
- Research design with objectives, questions, methodology, schedule and documentation criteria
- Elabouration of a historical narrative with context, chronology, protagonists, heritage and transformation of the territory
- Dissemination proposal through exhibition, guided route, dossier, audiovisual piece, digital archive or educational activity
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
Local history enthusiasts who wish to delve deeper into the maritime heritage of their region.History students and professors seeking primary sources and new perspectives on the influence of the sea.Tour guides and cultural promoters interested in enriching their narratives with historical facts and maritime anecdotes.Members of cultural and neighborhood associations who wish to preserve and
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
- 01Understanding coastal socio-economic evolution
- 02Identify and preserve tangible and intangible maritime heritage
- 03Promote sustainable maritime cultural tourism
- 04Promoting maritime civic identity and pride
- 05Develop critical analysis skills using historical maritime sources
- 06Interpreting the influence of the sea on local culture
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Maritime Cultural Manager: Design and promotion of activities related to local maritime history.
02Specialized Archivist or Librarian: Cataloging and preservation of historical maritime documents.
03Specialized Tour Guide: Creation and leading of tourist routes focused on local maritime heritage.
04Historical Educator/Communicator: Development of educational programs on local maritime history for diverse audiences.
05Historical Researcher: In-depth research into specific aspects of local maritime history and publication of findings.
06Consultant for Maritime Heritage Conservation Projects: Advising on the restoration and enhancement of historical elements related to the sea.
07Local Maritime Museum Manager: Planning, organization, and management of exhibitions and activities in maritime museums.
08Journalist or Specialized writer: creating content about local maritime history for various media outlets.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
It depends on the location.
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.
Cod fishing.
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 profile/interest:Genuine interest in maritime history, local or general. or Background in Humanities, History, Geography, or related disciplines (desirable, not mandatory).Language proficiency:Proficiency in the local language (Spanish) for understanding documentary sources and participating in discussions.Documentation:Completed application form, brief letter of motivation (optional), copy of ID/Passport.Technical requirements (for online, if applicable):Device with internet access (computer, tablet, or smartphone).```
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