Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Port and Coastal Regulations Course

This course gives you a thorough knowledge of the legal framework that governs maritime and port activity. You will learn about the laws, regulations and international conventions on safety, environmental protection and efficiency in port operations, understand the responsibilities and obligations of everyone involved, from port authorities to ship and terminal operators, and become familiar with inspection, control and penalty procedures and with good practice in regulatory compliance.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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About the program

What is the Port and Coastal Regulations Course?

This short course prepares you to understand and apply the rules that govern the coast and ports, using the Spanish legal framework as its main reference. You will study the legal concept of the coast and the shoreline, the public maritime-terrestrial domain, the demarcation of the shoreline, protection and right-of-way easements and the distribution of administrative powers; the structure of the Coastal Law and its regulations, permitted uses, authorizations, concessions and the regime for existing buildings; port legislation, including the State Ports and Merchant Navy Law, regional ports, the port public domain, port services and planning; the legal regime of marinas, concessions, berth management and fees; and the penalty regime, administrative procedure and relevant case law.

What sets this course apart: a thorough analysis of the most relevant national and international rules; practical case studies that show how the rules apply in different port and coastal situations; regular updates on the latest changes and trends in port and coastal regulation; tools and resources for managing regulatory compliance in port environments; and a final project in which you prepare a legal report on a real or realistic case on the coast.

Program typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • The coast and its legal regime: public maritime-terrestrial domain, demarcation and easements.
  • Coastal Law: permitted uses, authorizations, concessions and existing buildings.
  • Port legislation: State and regional ports, port public domain, port services and planning.
  • Marinas: legal regime, concessions, berth management, regional rules and fees.
  • Infringements: penalty regime, administrative procedure and relevant case law.
  • Final project: a legal report on a real or realistic coastal case.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Port and Coastal Regulations Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

The coast and its legal regime

  • 1.1. The concept of coast and shoreline
  • 1.2. The public maritime-terrestrial domain
  • 1.3. Demarcation of the shoreline
  • 1.4. Protection and right-of-way easements
  • 1.5. Administrative powers
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

The Coastal Law

  • 2.1. Structure of the law
  • 2.2. Permitted uses
  • 2.3. Authorizations and concessions
  • 2.4. Regime for existing buildings
  • 2.5. The coastal regulations
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Port legislation

  • 3.1. The State Ports and Merchant Navy Law
  • 3.2. Regional ports
  • 3.3. The port public domain
  • 3.4. Port services
  • 3.5. Port planning
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Marinas and leisure ports

  • 4.1. The legal regime of marinas
  • 4.2. Concessions
  • 4.3. Berth management
  • 4.4. Regional regulations
  • 4.5. Fees and charges
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Infringements and cases

  • 5.1. The penalty regime
  • 5.2. Administrative procedure
  • 5.3. Relevant case law
  • 5.4. Practical cases
  • 5.5. Final project: report on a coastal case
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
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Duration and format of the Port and Coastal Regulations Course

It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
6
months to finish
25 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)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 FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Port and Coastal Regulations Course

01Interpret and apply port legislation, complying with the ISPS Code on maritime security by managing access control, communications and emergencies in coordination with the authorities and security staff.
02Manage maritime safety operations, planning the response to threats such as piracy, search and rescue situations and pollution and protecting cargo, crew and vessel while informing the authorities.
03Coordinate the response to port emergencies effectively, with an operational emergency coordination center, redundant communications and clear escalation and notification procedures for the relevant authorities.
04Improve the efficiency of maritime traffic, planning routes that take account of currents, wind, waves and draft restrictions and using both electronic aids such as ECDIS and conventional aids to navigation.
05Ensure compliance with maritime environmental rules, applying waste management and oil pollution prevention procedures, monitoring emissions and discharges and documenting and reporting incidents.
06Supervise and control access to restricted port areas, checking credentials and permits, managing security incidents and coordinating with the port authorities.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Port and Coastal Regulations Course

01Port administration officerdocument management, processing of permits and licenses and control of port dues and tariffs.
02Coastal inspectormonitoring compliance with the rules on the public maritime-terrestrial domain.
03Maritime and port legislation consultantadvising companies and public bodies on port and coastal regulations.
04Port environmental management officerpreparing and implementing environmental management plans in ports.
05Ship agenthandling vessel documentation and coordinating port services.
06Public administration officerworking in regulatory bodies of the maritime and port sector.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Port and Coastal Regulations Course

The activities, infrastructure and permitted uses in port and coastal areas, including environmental protection, the safety of navigation, port services and the use of the public domain.

To guarantee the safety of navigation, protect the marine and coastal environment and ensure that port activities and coastal uses develop in a sustainable and orderly way.

It uses the Spanish legal framework, including the Coastal Law and the State Ports and Merchant Navy Law, as its main reference, set within the relevant international conventions. The concepts help you understand comparable systems in other countries.

Yes. A full module deals with the legal regime of marinas, concessions, berth management, regional regulations and the fees charged to users.

No. Basic knowledge of maritime or port legislation, or experience in a port or coastal setting, helps, and the admission interview will confirm that the course fits your profile.

You prepare a legal report on a coastal case, identifying the applicable rules, the authorities involved, the permits or concessions required and any possible infringements.

Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with downloadable materials, discussion forums, 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 a final 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.

Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at port administrators and maritime authorities, maritime law professionals and consultants, engineers and planners working on port and coastal infrastructure, business owners and logistics managers in the port sector, and students and recent graduates in related fields; a basic knowledge of maritime and port legislation, or professional experience in a port or coastal setting, is helpful but not essential.
  • 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 software to view PDF documents.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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