Fuel and Supplies Management Course
This course gives you the tools to control fuel and supplies from purchase to consumption. You will learn the fuel life cycle and the rules that govern it, how to store, distribute and measure fuel safely, how to analyze and reduce consumption with operational measures and telemetry, how to plan supplies, select suppliers and control inventories, and how to implement an integrated fuel and supplies management system.
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What is the Fuel and Supplies Management Course?
This short course prepares you to manage fuel, lubricants, spare parts and other critical supplies in maritime and other transport operations. You will study the fundamentals of fuel management, fuel types by sector, the fuel life cycle, MARPOL, ISO 8217 and local rules, storage methods and facility design, inventory control and loss reduction, distribution and measurement systems, efficiency analysis and consumption reduction strategies, telemetry and real-time monitoring, supply planning, supplier selection and negotiation, distribution logistics and supply chain monitoring.
What sets this course apart: it treats fuel and supplies as one management system, connecting procurement, storage, consumption and data; it gives practical attention to quality control, spill prevention and loss reduction; it shows how telemetry and software turn consumption into usable indicators; and it ends with the design of a fuel and supplies management system, including staff training and good operating practice.
Program highlights
- Fuel life cycle: purchase, storage, distribution, consumption and optimization.
- Regulations: MARPOL, ISO 8217 fuel specifications and local rules.
- Storage and distribution: tanks, safety, spill prevention and measurement.
- Consumption efficiency: preventive maintenance, route planning and telemetry.
- Supplies: planning, supplier selection, negotiation and inventory control.
- Applied project: design of an integrated fuel and supplies management system.
Syllabus of the Fuel and Supplies Management Course
5 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Introduction to fuel and supplies management
- 1.1. Fundamentals of fuel management: importance, cost control and energy efficiency
- 1.2. Types of fuel used in different sectors: maritime, land, air and energy
- 1.3. The fuel life cycle: procurement, storage, distribution, consumption and optimization
- 1.4. International fuel regulations: MARPOL, ISO 8217 and local rules
- 1.5. Supplies management: definition, importance in operations and impact on profitability and sustainability
Fuel storage and distribution
- 2.1. Fuel storage methods: fixed and portable tanks and safety rules
- 2.2. Design of fuel storage facilities: capacity, layout, safety and spill prevention
- 2.3. Fuel inventory management: level control, replenishment cycles and loss reduction
- 2.4. Fuel distribution systems: pumping, hoses, valves and quality control
- 2.5. Fuel measurement and monitoring systems: technology and tools to measure and manage consumption
Optimization of fuel consumption and energy efficiency
- 3.1. Fuel efficiency analysis: assessment of consumption by vehicle, sector and operation
- 3.2. Consumption reduction strategies: preventive maintenance, route planning and efficient operating techniques
- 3.3. Technologies for fuel optimization: telemetry, sensors and real-time monitoring systems
- 3.4. Efficient operation: training of operators, eco-efficient driving and handling techniques and consumption control
- 3.5. Monitoring energy efficiency in vessels, vehicles and aircraft
Supplies management and procurement logistics
- 4.1. Supply planning: anticipating needs, scheduling purchases and controlling inventories
- 4.2. Types of supplies and their management: spare parts, chemical products, cleaning materials and other consumables
- 4.3. Supplier selection: evaluation, negotiation and long-term agreements
- 4.4. Distribution logistics: storage, transport and timely delivery of supplies to each area
- 4.5. Supply chain monitoring: real-time tracking, inventory management and cost control
Implementation of fuel and supplies management systems
- 5.1. Design and implementation of a fuel management system: needs assessment, tools and operating structure
- 5.2. Implementation of fuel and supplies management software: features, benefits and use cases
- 5.3. Integration of fuel management systems with fleet or inventory management platforms
- 5.4. Real-time monitoring: telemetry systems, remote measurement and consumption analysis tools
- 5.5. Staff training and good operating practice: training in fuel handling, safety and efficiency
Duration and format of the Fuel and Supplies Management Course
It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives of the Fuel and Supplies Management Course
Career opportunities after the Fuel and Supplies Management Course
Questions about the Fuel and Supplies Management Course
To ensure that the fuel and supplies an operation needs are always available, at the lowest possible cost and in line with quality and safety standards.
The focus is maritime, but the course also compares land and air operations, so the methods are useful for any fleet.
MARPOL, the ISO 8217 marine fuel specifications and the role of local rules on storage and handling.
Yes. It covers quality control in distribution, contaminants, tank integrity and the procedures that keep fuel within specification.
You design a fuel and supplies management system for a real or simulated operation, covering needs assessment, tools, integration with fleet or inventory platforms, monitoring and staff training.
Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied project. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.
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Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.
- Profile: aimed at purchasing and logistics managers, maintenance and operations managers, fleet managers and administrators, technical and operational staff who handle fuel, and sustainability professionals and energy consultants; vocational training in logistics, transport or administration, or proven experience in warehouse, purchasing or supply chain management, is recommended.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a spreadsheet application for consumption and inventory analysis.
- Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
- 01ApplicationYour details, background and documents.
- 02Instant reviewWe check that everything is complete and in order.
- 03EnrollmentChoose full payment or instalments and reserve your place.
Admission is provisional until the committee validates the documents provided. If you do not meet the requirements, the full amount is refunded.
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