Master’s degree1,500 h · Online · 11 modules
Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
This master's programme gives you a deep immersion in the legal framework governing the oceans and global maritime trade. You will work with UNCLOS, IMO conventions, charter parties, insurance and liability, with case studies linking legal questions to daily operations.
Duration1,500 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules11
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What is the Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations?
This master's degree is a deep immersion in the legal framework governing the oceans and global maritime trade. It is aimed at professionals who want to specialise in maritime legislation, marine insurance, transport law and IMO regulations, with a practical and rigorous approach.
What sets the programme apart: comparative analysis of maritime legislation in different countries; real practical cases on litigation, contract interpretation and claims handling; and constant updating on regulatory trends and changes.
Programme typeMaster’s degree
ModeOnline
Duration1,500 hours
Modules11
Start1 December
Programme highlights
- Study of the legal framework of the maritime industry, from the carriage of goods to the management of marine resources.
- Command of key instruments such as SOLAS, MARPOL and the Hamburg Rules.
- Development of skills to resolve disputes and manage maritime risks.
- Application of what you learn in practical cases and simulations.
- Work on cases drawn from the sector and build a solid professional base.
- Advance your career with a sound legal and strategic foundation.
Syllabus
Syllabus of the Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
11 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Module 1
International Maritime Security Regulation and Risk Management in Port Operations
- 1.1. Key international conventions on maritime safety and security: SOLAS, ISPS, MARPOL and their impact on port operations
- 1.2. Regulatory framework for risk management: identification, assessment and mitigation in port infrastructure and operations
- 1.3. Roles and responsibilities: port authorities, logistics operators, national and international authorities
- 1.4. Threat and vulnerability assessment: risk analysis for terrorist attacks, pollution and industrial accidents
- 1.5. Implementation of the ISPS Code: security planning, restricted areas, controlled access and perimeter surveillance
- 1.6. Integrated emergency management: contingency plans, inter-agency coordination and response to critical incidents
- 1.7. Certifications and audits: verification processes, compliance and preparation for international inspections
- 1.8. Integration of advanced technologies: video surveillance systems, intrusion detection, biometric access control and maritime cybersecurity
- 1.9. Staff training and development: training programmes, crisis simulations and secure communication protocols
- 1.10. Impact of environmental regulation on port security: waste management, spill prevention and applicable MARPOL regulations
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 2
Legislation and Compliance in International Maritime Contracts and Legal Dispute Resolution
- 2.1. Applicable international legal framework: IMO conventions, UNCLOS, CMI and other relevant maritime law instruments
- 2.2. Detailed analysis of the legal regime of maritime contracts: chartering, carriage of goods, insurance policies and charter parties
- 2.3. Compliance in the maritime industry: mechanisms for the prevention, detection and sanctioning of regulatory and ethical breaches
- 2.4. Contractual and non-contractual liability in maritime operations: principles, limits and rules of evidence
- 2.5. Anti-corruption regulations and the fight against money laundering in the international maritime sphere
- 2.6. Legal risk management in maritime contracts: standard clauses, strategic negotiations and adaptation to multiple jurisdictions
- 2.7. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms: specialised maritime arbitration, mediation and conciliation
- 2.8. Judicial proceedings in maritime matters: competence, jurisdiction, interim measures and enforcement of international judgments
- 2.9. Impact of comparative law on the interpretation and application of international maritime contracts
- 2.10. Advanced compliance strategies for preventing legal contingencies and protecting maritime commercial interests
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 3
International Regulations and Security in Maritime and Port Operations
- 3.1. International legal framework in the maritime field: detailed analysis of core conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL and UNCLOS and their practical application in port operations
- 3.2. Assessment of national and international regulations on port security and their integration with the standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- 3.3. Risk management in maritime operations: identification, assessment and mitigation of threats inherent to operational safety and environmental protection
- 3.4. Port security protocols and procedures: implementation of ISPS systems, access control and strategies for preventing unlawful acts and maritime terrorism
- 3.5. Legal and civil liability in maritime incidents and port areas: case studies and relevant case law
- 3.6. International regulations on the handling and transport of dangerous goods (IMDG Code), their application and supervision in international ports
- 3.7. Security in the maritime supply chain: analysis of regulations for port operators, shipping agents and competent authorities
- 3.8. Inspection and audit systems: in-depth study of Port State Control (PSC) processes, including techniques for detecting non-compliance and corrective measures
- 3.9. Technical and regulatory aspects of maritime and port emergency management: contingency plans, inter-agency coordination and practical drills
- 3.10. Impact of cybersecurity on port operations and management: international guidelines, cyber risks and defence strategies for critical infrastructure
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 4
Integrated Maritime Law: Shipping Contracts, Civil Liability, Marine Insurance and International Arbitration
- 4.1. Fundamentals of Maritime Law: history, sources, jurisdiction and general principles applied to navigation and maritime commerce.
- 4.2. Shipping Contracts: detailed analysis of charter parties, ship sale contracts, agency and ship-agency agreements and contracts of carriage by sea, including standard clauses and international adaptations.
- 4.3. Civil Liability in the Maritime Field: strict and fault-based liability regimes, limitation of liability, environmental damage and third-party losses, with a study of key case law.
- 4.4. Marine Insurance Law: policies, insurers, covered risks, maritime casualties, general average, and the role of the insurance broker in covering maritime and port operations.
- 4.5. International Mediation and Arbitration: procedures, applicable rules (such as the ICC and UNCITRAL Rules), enforcement of awards and advantages over traditional litigation in cross-border maritime disputes.
- 4.6. Relevant International Regulations: comprehensive analysis of international conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Brussels Convention and the UNCITRAL Model Law as applied to maritime arbitration.
- 4.7. Legal Regime of Pilotage: applicable law, legal responsibilities, compulsory insurance and claims in the event of negligence or accidents.
- 4.8. Regulation of Cargo and Sea Waybills: studies on the bill of lading, carrier's liabilities, shipper's rights and limitation of liability.
- 4.9. Maritime Security and Compliance: impact of international and national protocols on contract management and insurance, including fraud and money-laundering prevention in maritime operations.
- 4.10. Case Studies and Dispute Resolution: simulated maritime litigation and commercial arbitration, focusing on contractual interpretation and the application of international regulations by specialised tribunals.
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 5
Jurisdiction and Competence in International Maritime Law: Proceedings, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 5.1. Fundamentals of Jurisdiction in International Maritime Law: sovereign and extraterritorial principles applicable to maritime zones
- 5.2. Classification and delimitation of maritime zones under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): internal waters, territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf
- 5.3. State and international competences: comparative analysis of legislative, regulatory and judicial authority in marine areas
- 5.4. Determination of criminal and civil jurisdiction in the maritime field: landmark cases and prevailing doctrines
- 5.5. Problems in the delimitation of jurisdictions: conflicts of competence, overlaps and legal gaps on the high seas and in coastal zones
- 5.6. Status and functions of international maritime courts: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), International Court of Justice and specialised arbitral tribunals
- 5.7. Judicial proceedings in maritime law: admission of cases, competence ratione materiae and ratione personae, and enforcement of judgments in a transnational context
- 5.8. Related international regulations and their influence on jurisdictional proceedings: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- 5.9. Alternative dispute resolution in maritime law: arbitration, mediation and conciliation as effective, specialised mechanisms for the expeditious resolution of disputes
- 5.10. Practical case studies on international maritime arbitration: analysis of arbitration clauses and enforcement of arbitral awards
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 6
International Legal and Regulatory Framework for Port Security and Management
- 6.1. Conceptual framework of International Maritime Law: sources, principles and applicable regulatory hierarchies
- 6.2. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): key provisions on port jurisdiction and state sovereignty
- 6.3. International regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) relating to port security and maritime traffic management
- 6.4. Security Management System in ports under the ISPS Code: structure, requirements and responsibilities
- 6.5. International regulations for the environmental protection of port areas: MARPOL, the Basel Convention and supplementary legislation
- 6.6. International regimes for the prevention of and response to pollution and risks in port operations
- 6.7. Practical application of international legislation in port operations management and coordination with national authorities
- 6.8. Legal liability and sanctions in port security matters: case analysis and judicial precedents
- 6.9. Regulatory instruments for maritime traffic management in port areas: TSS, control zones and electronic surveillance
- 6.10. International cooperation and bilateral treaties for the security of port infrastructure and global supply chains
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 7
International Regulation, Risk Management and Dispute Resolution in the Global Maritime Sphere
- 7.1. Fundamentals of international maritime regulation: historical development and current legal framework
- 7.2. Key international conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, UNCLOS, CLC, BUNKER and their impact on maritime operations
- 7.3. International regulatory bodies: functions, competences and coordination between IMO, ILO, ICS and other stakeholders
- 7.4. Legal framework for integrated risk management: identification, assessment and control in the global maritime sphere
- 7.5. Protocols and standards for maritime safety and security: ISM Code, ISPS Code and MLC 2006
- 7.6. Advanced management of operational and environmental risks: predictive models, scenario analysis and impact mitigation
- 7.7. Civil and criminal liability in maritime incidents: applicable jurisdictions and attribution mechanisms
- 7.8. Dispute resolution in the international maritime sector: arbitration, mediation and specialised tribunals (ITLOS, CMI)
- 7.9. Legal instruments for settling claims for pollution, accidents and cargo damage
- 7.10. Study of landmark cases and recent case law defining the practical application of international regulations
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 8
Legal Innovation and Compliance in Global Maritime Security: Regulations, Liability and Environmental Protection
- 8.1. International regulatory framework on maritime safety and security: detailed analysis of the SOLAS, MARPOL and ISPS conventions and their evolution in the global legal context
- 8.2. Legal innovation applied to maritime security: mechanisms for regulatory adaptation to new technological and geopolitical threats
- 8.3. Advanced principles and methodologies of maritime compliance: design, implementation and audit of management systems in accordance with ISO 31000 and COSO in the maritime sector
- 8.4. Civil, criminal and administrative liability in the maritime field: the position of the shipowner, operator, ship agent and port authorities in security and pollution incidents
- 8.5. Legal regime of marine environmental protection: comprehensive analysis of MARPOL, rapid response protocols and international sanctions for environmental offences
- 8.6. Risk assessment and protection protocols for critical maritime infrastructure: ports, offshore platforms and strategic transport routes
- 8.7. Compliance in the fight against piracy, terrorism and maritime drug trafficking: international regulations, inter-agency cooperation and operational best practices
- 8.8. Application of international criminal and maritime law to global security: jurisdiction, evidence and legal proceedings in cases of security breaches at sea
- 8.9. Technological innovations in maritime surveillance and control: legal and regulatory impact of AI systems, drones and blockchain for traceability and security
- 8.10. Compliance and certification in maritime security: preparation for international audits, compliance reports and establishment of a corporate culture of safety and sustainability
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 9
Global Legal System for Security, Risk and Compliance in International Maritime Operations
- 9.1. Fundamentals of International Maritime Law: regulatory sources, hierarchy and application at global level
- 9.2. Structure and functioning of international legal systems relating to maritime safety and security
- 9.3. Key international conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG, STCW and their impact on risk management in maritime operations
- 9.4. Regulatory and governance bodies: IMO, ILO, UNCLOS and their role in compliance and operational oversight
- 9.5. Risk assessment in maritime operations: advanced methodologies for identifying, analysing and mitigating legal and operational threats
- 9.6. Civil and criminal liability in maritime security: case analysis and compensation and sanction mechanisms
- 9.7. International regulations on safety in the transport of dangerous goods and polluting substances
- 9.8. Port inspection and control protocols: obligations of state authorities and rights of maritime operators
- 9.9. Regulatory compliance management in the maritime supply chain: design of compliance systems and internal audits
- 9.10. Cybersecurity and legal protection of critical maritime infrastructure: trends, vulnerabilities and legal responses
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 10
Maritime Labour Law, Protection of the Marine Environment and the Law of the Sea
- 10.1. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)
- 10.2. Seafarers' employment agreements and seafarers' rights
- 10.3. Abandonment of crews and financial security
- 10.4. STCW Convention and certificates of competency
- 10.5. Maritime zones under UNCLOS
- 10.6. Freedom of navigation and innocent passage
- 10.7. Liability for pollution: CLC and Fund Conventions
- 10.8. Wreck Removal Convention
- 10.9. Piracy and legal certainty at sea
- 10.10. Analysis of international case law
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 11
Master's Thesis: Comprehensive Analysis of International Regulations, Risks and Strategies in Global Maritime Security and Operations
- 11.1. Objectives and scope of the final project: integration of multidisciplinary knowledge in Maritime Law and applied international regulations
- 11.2. In-depth analysis of the main international conventions: UNCLOS, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, COLREGS and their legal and operational implications
- 11.3. Assessment of global maritime risks: identification, classification and mitigation from a legal and technical perspective
- 11.4. Study of practical cases and relevant case law in maritime disputes, safety of navigation and marine pollution
- 11.5. Advanced methodologies for developing regulatory compliance and risk management strategies in international maritime organisations
- 11.6. Analysis of civil, criminal and administrative liability in maritime operations under different national and international legal frameworks
- 11.7. Design and application of maritime security policies: ISPS Code, crisis management and contingency plans in ports and on vessels
- 11.8. Technological tools and information systems for monitoring and controlling global maritime operations in accordance with international standards
- 11.9. Assessment of the maritime supply chain under international regulations, security assurance and prevention of cross-border illicit activities
- 11.10. Preparation of a final technical-legal report synthesising a comprehensive analysis of regulations, risks and strategies applied to a real or simulated international maritime case
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your pacePlan your pace
Duration and format of the Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
It is 1,500 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
29
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125 weeks
weeks in total
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the instalment plan.
Faculty
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programmes.
Dra. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. 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
Dra. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives
Objectives of the Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
01Advise on the resolution of international maritime disputes.
02Manage maritime legal documentation effectively.
03Interpret and apply international maritime legislation in practical cases.
04Assess and mitigate legal risks in maritime operations.
05Master the legal aspects of international maritime trade.
06Lead regulatory compliance projects in the maritime sector.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Master's in Maritime Law and International Regulations
Maritime Law.
Yes. The programme includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with port, ocean, fog, heavy-weather and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator placements/internships through partnership agreements.
Both.
Functional SMCP is recommended. We provide support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a related qualification or experience in maritime/port operations. The admission interview will confirm your suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Partnerships and the Alumni Network.
Simulator exercises (rubrics), passage plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and an applied master's thesis.
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