Remote Vessel Monitoring Course
This course shows you how to follow and manage vessels from shore in real time. You will learn the technologies behind remote monitoring, from GPS, AIS and radar to onboard sensors, how satellite communications carry data from ship to control center, how fleet platforms integrate and display that information, how to turn data into reports, KPIs and predictive maintenance, and how to design and implement a monitoring system for a commercial fleet.
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What is the Remote Vessel Monitoring Course?
This short course prepares you to design, operate and get value from remote monitoring systems for vessels and fleets. You will study the objectives and advantages of remote monitoring, GPS, AIS, radar, satellite systems and VHF, sensors for fuel, speed, temperature and environmental conditions, real-time and stored-data systems, multi-source integration, fleet monitoring software, LEO and GEO satellites, Iridium, Inmarsat and VSAT, secure data transmission, communication in remote areas, remote weather monitoring, cloud storage, big data analysis, reporting, KPIs and predictive maintenance.
What sets this course apart: it follows the complete data chain, from the sensor on board to the decision on shore; it explains the strengths and limits of each positioning and communication technology so that you can combine them sensibly; it gives practical weight to alerts, reports and indicators that fleet managers actually use; and it ends with the design of a monitoring system for a commercial fleet, including implementation challenges, calibration and optimization.
Program highlights
- Positioning and tracking: GPS, AIS and radar working together.
- Onboard sensors: fuel, speed, temperature and environmental conditions.
- Satellite communications: LEO and GEO, Iridium, Inmarsat and VSAT.
- Fleet platforms: multi-vessel tracking, alerts and data integration.
- Data analysis: reports, KPIs, big data and predictive maintenance.
- Applied project: a monitoring system designed for a commercial fleet.
Syllabus of the Remote Vessel Monitoring Course
5 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Introduction to remote monitoring in navigation and associated technologies
- 1.1. Fundamentals of remote monitoring: definition, objectives and advantages in modern navigation
- 1.2. Key technologies: GPS, AIS, radar, satellite systems and VHF communications
- 1.3. Monitoring sensors and devices: fuel, speed, temperature and environmental condition sensors
- 1.4. Types of monitoring systems: real-time systems, data storage and subsequent analysis
- 1.5. Systems integration: how data from different sources are combined to provide a complete picture
Vessel monitoring systems: GPS, AIS and radar
- 2.1. GPS for real-time monitoring: operation, accuracy, data updates and applications in navigation
- 2.2. Automatic Identification System (AIS): operating principles and applications in safety and maritime traffic control
- 2.3. Marine radar: operation, radar types, resolution and use for monitoring vessels in adverse conditions
- 2.4. Integration of GPS, AIS and radar: how to combine them for efficient, real-time supervision
- 2.5. Fleet monitoring: software and platforms for managing and tracking multiple vessels
Remote communication and satellite technologies in navigation
- 3.1. Satellite communication technologies: low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary (GEO) satellites
- 3.2. Satellite communication systems: Iridium, Inmarsat, VSAT and their applications in remote navigation
- 3.3. Data transmission: how monitoring data are sent securely from the vessel to the control station
- 3.4. Communication technology in remote areas: communication beyond the reach of conventional networks
- 3.5. Weather monitoring: remote weather stations, sensors and real-time forecasting
Data analysis and management of monitoring information
- 4.1. Data collection and storage: cloud platforms, databases and information management systems
- 4.2. Data analysis: big data tools for decision-making
- 4.3. Reporting: how to create detailed reports and visualizations of monitoring data for different stakeholders
- 4.4. Key performance indicators (KPIs): monitoring efficiency, fuel consumption, predictive maintenance and vessel performance
- 4.5. Prediction and predictive maintenance: how collected data can anticipate failures and optimize maintenance
Implementation of remote monitoring systems and integration projects
- 5.1. Design and implementation of a remote monitoring system: phases, planning and integration of systems and platforms
- 5.2. Challenges and barriers to implementation: costs, infrastructure, technology adoption and staff training
- 5.3. Management of technology integration projects: needs assessment, schedule and required resources
- 5.4. Practical case: design of a monitoring system for a fleet of commercial vessels
- 5.5. Evaluation and optimization of systems: testing, sensor calibration and adjustment of operating parameters
Duration and format of the Remote Vessel Monitoring 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 Remote Vessel Monitoring Course
Career opportunities after the Remote Vessel Monitoring Course
Questions about the Remote Vessel Monitoring Course
Position, speed, course, engine condition, fuel consumption, temperatures, safety systems and, where relevant, fishing or cargo activity.
GPS gives the vessel its own position, while AIS broadcasts identity, position, course and speed to other vessels and shore stations. Fleet platforms usually combine both with satellite links for full coverage.
Through satellite communication systems in low Earth or geostationary orbit, such as Iridium, Inmarsat or VSAT, which the course compares in terms of coverage, bandwidth and cost.
Yes. The data analysis module explains how monitoring data and KPIs can anticipate failures and help schedule maintenance.
You design a remote monitoring system for a fleet of commercial vessels, including technology choices, integration, implementation plan, calibration and optimization.
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 fleet managers and shipowners who want to improve fleet management and performance through real-time tracking, maritime operations supervisors, marine insurers, maritime logistics and transport companies, and maritime authorities and coastguards; vocational training in electronics, IT or telecommunications, or proven experience in monitoring systems, marine electronics or equipment maintenance, is recommended, and familiarity with NMEA protocols is an advantage.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with a broadband internet connection, an up-to-date browser and the ability to install monitoring, remote access and data analysis software.
- 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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