Professional Diploma in Port Legislation
Master the national and international legal framework governing port and maritime activity, from port laws to maritime trade treaties. A private online professional programme with a Navalis Institute certificate.
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What is the Professional Diploma in Port Legislation?
This programme offers an in-depth immersion in the legal framework governing maritime and port activity. You will master national and international rules, from port laws to maritime trade treaties, and keep up to date with the latest legislative reforms and their impact on port management, safety, the environment and commercial operations.
It gives you the tools to improve regulatory compliance and take strategic decisions based on a sound legal understanding. It is aimed at lawyers who want to specialise in maritime and port law and broaden their knowledge of national and international regulations.
Programme highlights
- Practical case analysis: learn to apply legislation to real situations in the port sector.
- Comprehensive vision: understand how the different port laws and regulations interrelate.
- Skills development: improve your ability to interpret, analyse and apply legislation.
- Professional networking: connect with experts and professionals in the port and legal sectors.
- Flexibility: study at your own pace on our online platform with interactive resources.
- Port legal framework: delve into the national and international rules governing maritime and port activity.
Syllabus of the Professional Diploma in Port Legislation
8 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Fundamentals of the port system
- 1.1. Functions of ports
- 1.2. Port management models
- 1.3. Ports of general interest and regional ports
- 1.4. Institutional organisation
- 1.5. International framework
- 1.6. Ports and economic development
- 1.7. European port system
- 1.8. Port statistics
Legal regime of the public port domain
- 2.1. Public port domain
- 2.2. Delimitation of spaces and uses
- 2.3. Authorisations and concessions
- 2.4. Terms and expiry
- 2.5. Utilisation plans
- 2.6. Concession tenders
- 2.7. Works on public domain
- 2.8. Redemption of concessions
Port authorities
- 3.1. Organisation and powers
- 3.2. Governing bodies
- 3.3. Strategic planning
- 3.4. Relationship with Puertos del Estado
- 3.5. Transparency and oversight
- 3.6. Business plans
- 3.7. Board of directors
- 3.8. Accountability
Port services
- 4.1. Pilotage, towage and mooring
- 4.2. Cargo handling
- 4.3. Reception of waste
- 4.4. Commercial services
- 4.5. Licences and tender documents
- 4.6. Technical-nautical services
- 4.7. Specifications of requirements
- 4.8. Quality of services
Economic regime and charges
- 5.1. Port charges
- 5.2. Service tariffs
- 5.3. Rebates
- 5.4. Economic and financial regime
- 5.5. Investments
- 5.6. Inter-port compensation fund
- 5.7. Occupancy and activity charges
- 5.8. Environmental rebates
Safety, security and environment
- 6.1. Port police
- 6.2. ISPS security in ports
- 6.3. Emergency plans
- 6.4. Environmental regulations
- 6.5. Air and water quality
- 6.6. Port emergency plan
- 6.7. Ship waste management
- 6.8. Noise and emissions
Port–city relations and coasts
- 7.1. Coastal law and easements
- 7.2. Urban integration
- 7.3. Recreational boating uses
- 7.4. Administrative coordination
- 7.5. Conflicts of competence
- 7.6. Special port plans
- 7.7. Public use of port spaces
- 7.8. Port heritage
Sanctions regime and cases
- 8.1. Infringements and penalties
- 8.2. Administrative procedure
- 8.3. Appeals
- 8.4. Relevant case law
- 8.5. Port inspection
- 8.6. Liability of concessionaires
- 8.7. Court rulings
- 8.8. Final project: legal report on a port concession
Duration and format of the Professional Diploma in Port Legislation
It is 800 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 instalment plan.
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 of the Professional Diploma in Port Legislation
Career opportunities after the Professional Diploma in Port Legislation
Questions about the Professional Diploma in Port Legislation
Laws relating to the construction, operation, security, trade, environment and labour aspects of ports.
Port system and port authorities, the public port domain, authorisations and concessions, port services, charges and tariffs, ISPS security, environmental rules, the sanctions regime and the port–city relationship.
Online, with live sessions and interactive resources, so you can study at your own pace.
The port and maritime sector.
It is aimed mainly at lawyers, but you can also enrol with a degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Economics or a related field, or with proven experience in the port sector, public administration or legal advice. The admission interview will confirm the fit.
Yes. The programme ends with a final project: a legal report on a port concession.
No. The programme is studied entirely online and does not include work placements; Navalis Institute does not arrange internships or jobs.
Legal adviser in port companies, regulatory compliance manager in port authorities, consultant, manager of port tenders and contracts, mediator, trainer or researcher in maritime and port law.
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Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enrol in the same session.
- Profile: degree in Law, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics or a related field, or proven professional experience in the port sector, public administration or legal advice; basic knowledge of administrative and/or maritime law is recommended.
- Language: sufficient command of the language of instruction to follow the course; basic technical English is recommended.
- Technical resources: a computer with internet access, an up-to-date web browser and software to view documents (PDF).
- 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.
- 03EnrolmentChoose 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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