Nautical Tourism Safety Course
Why this course?
The Safety in Nautical Tourism
course
This course is designed to provide the essential tools and knowledge to operate safely and responsibly in the maritime environment. Learn to manage risks, apply emergency protocols, and ensure the well-being of your passengers. This program will train you in basic navigation, first aid at sea, use of safety equipment, and the interpretation of current regulations.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Simulations: Recreation of risk scenarios for better preparation.
- Expert Instructors: Professionals with extensive experience in maritime safety and tourism.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain accreditation that validates your skills in nautical safety.
- Up-to-date Content: Stay current with the latest regulations and best practices in the sector.
- Flexible Scheduling: Online and in-person options adapted to your needs.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 26-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Business owners and entrepreneurs in the nautical sector who seek to offer safe and high-quality experiences, differentiating themselves from the competition.
- Recreational boat skippers and nautical activity instructors who wish to update their knowledge in risk prevention and emergency management.
- Staff of nautical clubs, marinas, and boat rental companies responsible for the safety of users and vessels.
- Students of tourism, recreational boating, and physical activities who aspire to work in the nautical sector with a solid foundation in safety.
- Public bodies and maritime authorities interested in promoting safety in nautical activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Flexibility and applicability
Online course and asynchronous, adaptable to your pace and schedule, with practical cases and tools applicable to your professional environment.
Objectives and competencies
Apply emergency and rescue protocols:
“Act quickly and effectively in the event of fires, floods and ship abandonment, prioritizing the safety of the crew and passengers.”
Inspect and maintain maritime safety equipment:
“Identify and repair common faults in life rafts, life jackets, and firefighting equipment.”
Assessing and mitigating risks in nautical activities:
“Identify specific hazards (weather conditions, sea state, maritime traffic) and implement preventive measures (equipment inspection, route planning, communication).”
Operate vessels safely and responsibly:
“Plan the crossing considering weather factors, tides, currents and sea conditions.”
To know and apply the current legislation on nautical tourism:
“Identify maritime safety regulations, licenses, mandatory insurance, and permitted navigation zones, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.”
Provide first aid and basic care in medical emergencies:
“Assess the scene, prioritize care, perform basic CPR, and control bleeding.”
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 Rescue: Definitions, Types of Incidents, and Priorities.
- Rescue Equipment: Liferafts, Survival Suits, EPIRB, SART.
- Water Rescue Techniques: Approach, Towing, and Victim Extraction.
- Basic First Aid: CPR, Hemorrhage Control, and Treatment of Burns and Fractures.
- Drowning: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment.
- Hypothermia and Hyperthermia: Prevention, Symptoms, and First Aid.
- Maritime Communications: VHF, MF/HF, DSC, GMDSS.
- Emergency Procedures: Distress Calls and Communication with Coordination Centers.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Organization, procedures, and roles.
- Legal and ethical aspects of maritime rescue.
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- Introduction to Maritime Emergencies: Types, Causes, and Statistics
- Safety Equipment on Board: Life Jackets, Life Rafts, EPIRBs, SARTs
- Emergency Communication: VHF, DSC, Mayday Call
- Survival at Sea: Techniques, Hypothermia, Dehydration, Food
- Basic First Aid: CPR, Bleeding, Burns, Fractures
- Maritime Rescue: Roles, Coordination, Resources, Legislation
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Phases, Search Patterns, Signals
- Fires on Board: Prevention, Detection, Extinguishing, Equipment
- Water Ingress and Flood control: control, pumping, plugging
Vessel evacuation: procedures, preparation, survival
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- Introduction to Maritime Emergencies: Types and Risks
- Legislation and Regulations in Maritime Rescue and Emergencies
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Basic First Aid: Assessment, Life Support, CPR, Airway Obstruction
- Initial Treatment of Trauma: Wounds, Bleeding, Fractures, Burns
- Water Rescue: Rescue, Towing, and Stabilization Techniques
- Emergency Communications: VHF, GMDSS, Distress Signals
- Survival at Sea: Life Rafts, Provisions, Orientation
- Stress Management in Emergency Situations and Self-Care
- Emergency and rescue drills and practical exercises
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- National and international maritime legislation: conventions, agreements, and regulations.
- Emergency response organization: coordination centers, resources, and protocols.
- Maritime search and rescue (SAR): phases, search patterns, communications, and coordination.
- Maritime rescue teams: vessels, helicopters, diving and rescue equipment.
- First aid and basic life support: protocols for responding to medical emergencies on board.
- Combating marine pollution: contingency plans, equipment, and containment and cleanup techniques.
- Fires on board: prevention, detection, extinguishing, and personal protective equipment.
- Abandon ship: preparation, procedures, survival equipment, and life rafts.
- Crisis management and communication in maritime emergency situations.
- Risk analysis and accident prevention in maritime and salvage operations.
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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 Rescue: Definitions, Types of Incidents, and Priorities.
- Rescue Equipment: Liferafts, Survival Suits, EPIRB, SART.
- Water Rescue Techniques: Approach, Towing, and Victim Extraction.
- Basic First Aid: CPR, Hemorrhage Control, and Treatment of Burns and Fractures.
- Drowning: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment.
- Hypothermia and Hyperthermia: Prevention, Symptoms, and First Aid.
- Maritime Communications: VHF, MF/HF, DSC, GMDSS.
- Emergency Procedures: Distress Calls and Communication with Coordination Centers.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Organization, procedures, and roles.
- Legal and ethical aspects of maritime rescue.
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- Introduction to Maritime Emergencies: Types, Causes, and Statistics
- Safety Equipment on Board: Life Jackets, Life Rafts, EPIRBs, SARTs
- Emergency Communication: VHF, DSC, Mayday Call
- Survival at Sea: Techniques, Hypothermia, Dehydration, Food
- Basic First Aid: CPR, Bleeding, Burns, Fractures
- Maritime Rescue: Roles, Coordination, Resources, Legislation
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Phases, Search Patterns, Signals
- Fires on Board: Prevention, Detection, Extinguishing, Equipment
- Water Ingress and Flood control: control, pumping, plugging
Vessel evacuation: procedures, preparation, survival
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- Introduction to Maritime Emergencies: Types and Risks
- Legislation and Regulations in Maritime Rescue and Emergencies
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Basic First Aid: Assessment, Life Support, CPR, Airway Obstruction
- Initial Treatment of Trauma: Wounds, Bleeding, Fractures, Burns
- Water Rescue: Rescue, Towing, and Stabilization Techniques
- Emergency Communications: VHF, GMDSS, Distress Signals
- Survival at Sea: Life Rafts, Provisions, Orientation
- Stress Management in Emergency Situations and Self-Care
- Emergency and rescue drills and practical exercises
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- National and international maritime legislation: conventions, agreements, and regulations.
- Emergency response organization: coordination centers, resources, and protocols.
- Maritime search and rescue (SAR): phases, search patterns, communications, and coordination.
- Maritime rescue teams: vessels, helicopters, diving and rescue equipment.
- First aid and basic life support: protocols for responding to medical emergencies on board.
- Combating marine pollution: contingency plans, equipment, and containment and cleanup techniques.
- Fires on board: prevention, detection, extinguishing, and personal protective equipment.
- Abandon ship: preparation, procedures, survival equipment, and life rafts.
- Crisis management and communication in maritime emergency situations.
- Risk analysis and accident prevention in maritime and salvage operations.
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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.
- Introduction to Maritime Rescue: Definitions, Types of Incidents, and Resources
- Water Rescue Techniques: Water Entry, Approaching the Victim, Towing
- Rescue Equipment: Life Jackets, Lifebuoys, Survival Suits
- Basic First Aid: Initial Assessment, CPR, Hemorrhage Control
- Treatment of Injuries: Burns, Fractures, Sprains, Wounds
- Hypothermia and Hyperthermia: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Maritime Communications: Radio Equipment, Emergency Frequencies, Procedures
- Distress Calls: MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE; Communication protocols
Emergency coordination: rescue coordination center, maritime authorities
Drills and practical exercises: rescue scenarios, communication, and first aid‘
- Introduction to Maritime Emergencies: Types and Causes
- Maritime Rescue: Organization, Resources, and Coordination
- Rescue Equipment: Life Rafts, Survival Suits, EPIRB, SART
- Rescue Techniques: Man Overboard (MOB), Towing, and Evacuation
- First Aid at Sea: Hypothermia, Burns, and Injuries
- Basic Marine Meteorology: Wind, Waves, Currents, and Tides
- Weather Forecasting: Information Sources and Tools
- Interpreting Weather Charts and Storm Warnings
- Navigation Strategies in Adverse Weather Conditions
- Legislation and Regulations Regarding Maritime Emergencies and Rescue
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- Introduction to Maritime Rescue: Definition, Objectives, and Legal Framework
- Rescue Equipment: Types, Maintenance, and Proper Use
- Water Rescue Techniques: Approach, Securing, and Towing
- First Aid in Aquatic Environments: Drowning, Hypothermia, and Injuries
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED): Protocols and Practice
- Maritime Evacuation: Procedures, Signals, and Meeting Points
- Survival at Sea: Life Rafts, Survival Suits, and Flotation Techniques
- Emergency Communication: Marine VHF, Signals of Relief and Coordination
Stress Management in Emergency Situations: Self-Control Techniques and Psychological Support
Emergency Drills: Planning, Execution, and Evaluation
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- Introduction to Maritime Emergencies: Types and Causes.
- Maritime Safety Equipment: Life jackets, life rafts, survival suits.
- Distress Signals: Visual (flares, smoke), radio (EPIRB, SART, VHF).
- Abandon Ship Techniques: Preparation, boarding procedures, and equipment deployment.
- Life Raft Survival: First aid, rationing, obtaining drinking water.
- Rescue Techniques: Helicopter rescue, rescue vessels, self-rescue.
- First Aid at Sea: Hypothermia, burns, dehydration, traumatic injuries.
- Navigation Survival skills: Use of maps, improvised compasses, determining position.
Survival psychology: Maintaining morale, decision-making under pressure.
International legislation and conventions: SOLAS, SAR, IMO directives.
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Career opportunities
- Port Captain: Responsible for safety in marinas and yacht clubs.
- Water Sports Instructor: Teaching and supervising activities such as sailing, kayaking, paddle surfing, etc.
- Lifeguard on beaches and in nautical environments: Surveillance, prevention, and rescue in coastal areas.
- Tourist Boat Operator: Operation and safety of boats dedicated to nautical tourism (boat trips, excursions, etc.).
- Support Staff in Boat Rental Companies: Advising on, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of rental boats.
- Nautical Insurance Agent: Risk assessment and insurance management for boats and nautical activities.
- Security Consultant Nautical services: Advising companies and individuals on regulations, equipment, and safety procedures.
Security and control personnel at nautical events: Ensuring safety at competitions, festivals, and other maritime events.
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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
- Safety Fundamentals: Understand the regulations and essential procedures for safe and responsible navigation.
- Risk Prevention: Learn to identify and mitigate potential hazards in nautical tourism activities.
- Emergency Management: Acquire practical skills in first aid, rescue, and incident response.
- Safety Equipment: Become familiar with the use and maintenance of essential equipment to ensure passenger safety.
- Effective Communication: Develop communication techniques to inform, guide, and reassure tourists in various situations.
Testimonials
During my training in Nautical Tourism Safety, I acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to emergency situations. I successfully applied rescue and first aid protocols in an accident simulation, demonstrating my ability to remain calm under pressure and coordinate team actions, ensuring the safety of all participants.
During the Tourism and Nautical Experiences course, I gained in-depth knowledge of nautical business management and the creation of innovative tourism experiences. I applied what I learned to design a sustainable kayaking tour, which I presented to a local company. They were so receptive that they not only implemented the tour but also offered me a coordinator position, where I currently manage and promote it.
I implemented the safety protocols I learned during training on a tourist excursion. In a man-overboard situation, I was able to execute the rescue quickly and efficiently, minimizing risk and ensuring the well-being of all passengers. This validated the effectiveness of the training and reinforced my confidence in applying the techniques I had learned.
I implemented the rescue techniques I had learned during a real emergency with a tourist who suffered a cramp at sea. I was able to stabilize him, bring him safely aboard, and effectively administer first aid until medical assistance arrived, preventing a potentially tragic situation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 Maritime Emergencies: Types and Causes.
- Maritime Safety Equipment: Life jackets, life rafts, survival suits.
- Distress Signals: Visual (flares, smoke), radio (EPIRB, SART, VHF).
- Abandon Ship Techniques: Preparation, boarding procedures, and equipment deployment.
- Life Raft Survival: First aid, rationing, obtaining drinking water.
- Rescue Techniques: Helicopter rescue, rescue vessels, self-rescue.
- First Aid at Sea: Hypothermia, burns, dehydration, traumatic injuries.
- Navigation Survival skills: Use of maps, improvised compasses, determining position.
Survival psychology: Maintaining morale, decision-making under pressure.
International legislation and conventions: SOLAS, SAR, IMO directives.
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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.