Master's in Ship Repair Yard and Workshop Management
This master's gives you the tools and specialized knowledge to run ship repair yards and marine workshops successfully. You will learn how the repair, refit and conversion business works; how to plan and schedule dockings, quote jobs and control costs and extras; how dry docks, workshops and equipment are managed; the technical repair processes and class surveys; purchasing, stores and logistics; how to lead in-house and subcontracted crews; quality, safety and environmental systems; lean methods and digital tools; and how to win and retain shipowner clients.
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What is the Master's in Ship Repair Yard and Workshop Management?
This master's covers the management of ship repair yards and marine workshops as businesses. You will study the structure of the repair sector, its services, markets, KPIs and value chain; work specifications, work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, critical path, dock occupancy, subcontractor coordination, arrival inspection and delivery trials; quotes, cost control by work order, extras, margins, break-even, invoicing, warranties and claims; dry docks, slipways, shiplifts, travel lifts, workshops, cranes, blasting and painting facilities and utilities; hull and steel renewal, surface treatment, engines and shaft lines, electrical work, propellers and rudders, piping, ballast water treatment and scrubber retrofits and class surveys; supplier selection, critical spares, material traceability and ERP; shifts, trades, productivity and labor relations; ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, hot work and enclosed spaces, permits and lockout; lean shipbuilding, 5S, digital work orders, 3D laser scanning, digital twins and OEE; and market segmentation, technical proposals, repair contracts and framework agreements.
What sets this master's apart: it is written for the people who run the yard rather than for the ship's technical staff, combining planning, cost control, technical processes and commercial strategy in one program; it covers the economics of every job, from quoting and extras to dock rates, margins and dispute management; it adds a full module on sales and strategy, from winning fleet clients to framework agreements and alliances with manufacturers; and it closes with a Final Project in which you build an integrated management plan for a repair yard or marine workshop and defend it before a panel.
Program highlights
- Planning and scheduling of repair jobs: work specifications, WBS, critical path, dock occupancy and subcontractor coordination.
- Quotes, costs and economic control: cost per work order, extras, dock and labor rates, margins and claims.
- Yard infrastructure: dry docks, slipways, shiplifts and travel lifts, workshops, cranes, blasting and painting facilities.
- Technical repair processes: steel renewal, coatings, engines and shaft lines, propellers, piping, retrofits and class surveys.
- Quality, safety and environment: ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, hot work, enclosed spaces, permits and hazardous waste.
- Lean, digital work orders, 3D scanning and OEE, sales strategy and a Final Project with a full yard management plan.
Syllabus of the Master's in Ship Repair Yard and Workshop Management
11 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Foundations of the ship repair industry
- 1.1. Structure of the ship repair yard and maintenance workshop sector
- 1.2. Types of services: repair, refit, conversion and ship recycling
- 1.3. Markets and clients: merchant, fishing, leisure and defense
- 1.4. Key business indicators
- 1.5. Trends and challenges in the sector
- 1.6. The ship repair value chain
- 1.7. International competition between repair yards
- 1.8. Regulations that drive demand for repairs
- 1.9. Organizational structure of a repair yard
- 1.10. Success stories of European repair yards
Planning and scheduling of repair jobs
- 2.1. Technical specification and scope of work
- 2.2. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
- 2.3. Scheduling with Gantt charts and the critical path
- 2.4. Management of dockings and dry dock occupancy
- 2.5. Coordination of subcontractors
- 2.6. Arrival inspection and acceptance of the vessel
- 2.7. Resource planning and workshop loading
- 2.8. Critical path management and deviations
- 2.9. Planning of trials and delivery
- 2.10. Ship repair project management software
Quotes, costs and economic control
- 3.1. Preparation of offers and quotes
- 3.2. Cost control by item and work order
- 3.3. Management of additional work and extras
- 3.4. Profitability by project
- 3.5. Invoicing, collections and warranties
- 3.6. Dock, labor and material rates
- 3.7. Margin and break-even analysis
- 3.8. Budget control with indicators
- 3.9. Claims and management of economic disputes
- 3.10. Cost accounting for the repair yard
Yard infrastructure and equipment
- 4.1. Dry docks, slipways, shiplifts and travel lifts
- 4.2. Steel, mechanical and electrical workshops
- 4.3. Cranes, lifting equipment and scaffolding
- 4.4. Maintenance of facilities
- 4.5. Plant layout and workflows
- 4.6. Blasting and painting facilities
- 4.7. Utility systems: air, water, power and gases
- 4.8. Investment in and renewal of equipment
- 4.9. Structural safety of dry docks and slipways
- 4.10. Environmental requirements for facilities
Technical repair processes
- 5.1. Hull repair and steel renewal
- 5.2. Surface treatment and painting
- 5.3. Maintenance of engines and shaft lines
- 5.4. Electrical and electronic repairs
- 5.5. Classification society surveys
- 5.6. Repair of propellers and rudders
- 5.7. Work on piping systems and valves
- 5.8. Installation of ballast water treatment systems and scrubbers
- 5.9. Repair of hydraulic and deck systems
- 5.10. Watertightness and functional tests
Purchasing, stores and logistics management
- 6.1. Supplier selection and evaluation
- 6.2. Management of stock and critical spares
- 6.3. Materials logistics on the job
- 6.4. Traceability and certification of materials
- 6.5. Negotiation and supply contracts
- 6.6. Material requirements planning
- 6.7. Management of urgent orders
- 6.8. Coding and cataloging of spare parts
- 6.9. Inventory control and stock valuation
- 6.10. ERP systems applied to the repair yard
People and team management
- 7.1. Organization of in-house and subcontracted staff
- 7.2. Planning of shifts and workloads
- 7.3. Training and qualification of trades
- 7.4. Leading production teams
- 7.5. Communication with shipowners and surveyors
- 7.6. Management of absenteeism and productivity
- 7.7. Performance appraisal
- 7.8. Prevention of labor disputes
- 7.9. Retention of technical talent
- 7.10. Collective agreements in the ship repair sector
Quality, safety and environment
- 8.1. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
- 8.2. Risk prevention in hot work and enclosed spaces
- 8.3. Management of hazardous waste
- 8.4. Quality control and test protocols
- 8.5. Audits and continuous improvement
- 8.6. Management of work in enclosed spaces
- 8.7. Permits to work and energy lockout
- 8.8. Investigation of accidents at the yard
- 8.9. Management of emissions and discharges
- 8.10. Certification and client requirements
Digitalization and process improvement in workshops and repair yards
- 9.1. Lean shipbuilding and waste elimination
- 9.2. Visual management and the 5S method in workshops
- 9.3. Digital work order systems
- 9.4. Real-time production tracking
- 9.5. 3D laser scanning for repairs and retrofits
- 9.6. Digital twins of the ship under repair
- 9.7. Predictive maintenance of yard equipment
- 9.8. Data analysis for process improvement
- 9.9. OEE and productivity indicators
- 9.10. Implementation of continuous improvement projects
Sales management and strategy for the repair yard
- 10.1. Market analysis and client segmentation
- 10.2. Positioning strategy for the yard
- 10.3. Winning shipowner and ship manager clients
- 10.4. Preparation of competitive technical proposals
- 10.5. Negotiation of repair contracts
- 10.6. Fleet loyalty and framework agreements
- 10.7. Refit and ship conversion services
- 10.8. Industrial marketing and presence at trade fairs
- 10.9. Alliances with manufacturers and workshops
- 10.10. Strategic plan for the yard
Final Project: integrated management plan for a ship repair yard or marine workshop
- 11.1. Choice of topic and definition of the problem to solve
- 11.2. Definition of the problem, objectives and scope of the project
- 11.3. Formulation of objectives, working hypotheses and scope
- 11.4. Review of the state of the art and the applicable regulatory framework
- 11.5. Analysis of the applicable regulatory and technical framework
- 11.6. Design of the methodology and work plan
- 11.7. Methodology, resources and project planning
- 11.8. Technical development and analysis of results
- 11.9. Conclusions, feasibility and future lines of work
- 11.10. Writing of the project report and defense before a panel
Duration and format of the Master's in Ship Repair Yard and Workshop Management
It is 1,500 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 Master's in Ship Repair Yard and Workshop Management
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Questions about the Master's in Ship Repair Yard and Workshop Management
The ship repair sector: repair yards, refit and conversion yards and marine workshops serving merchant, fishing, leisure and defense vessels.
On management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling repair operations. It also covers the main technical processes so that you can plan, quote and supervise them with confidence.
No. The program is aimed at naval and mechanical engineers, heads of maintenance and operations, workshop managers and supervisors, maritime professionals and engineering graduates. The admission interview confirms that your profile fits.
Yes. You learn to prepare offers, control costs and extras and analyze margins, and a full module covers market segmentation, technical proposals, repair contracts, framework agreements and the yard's strategic plan.
Online, in a flexible format designed for working professionals, with real case studies and the latest trends in the sector.
Through case studies and assignments throughout the modules and a Final Project in which you build an integrated management plan for a repair yard or workshop and defend it before a panel.
A Navalis Institute master's certificate and a Final Project with planning, cost, quality and commercial plans that you can use as a professional portfolio.
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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: a degree in industrial, naval or mechanical engineering, business administration or a related field, or proven professional experience in industrial or marine maintenance management; experience in management roles at workshops or yards is an advantage.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with camera and microphone and a stable internet connection.
- 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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