Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Marine Drone Fleet Management Course

This course prepares you to organize and run fleets of surface and underwater marine drones safely, efficiently and profitably. You will learn to plan multi-vehicle missions, operate from remote control centers, manage maintenance, batteries and logistics, handle large volumes of data, and apply the risk management and regulatory requirements that this new model of maritime operation demands.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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About the program

What is the Marine Drone Fleet Management Course?

This short course prepares you to manage unmanned marine fleets rather than individual vehicles. You will learn the types of surface and underwater vehicles and the main fleet operating models, how to size a fleet and plan missions, staff and deployment logistics around weather windows, how remote control centers supervising several vehicles are designed, and how maintenance, batteries, spare parts, data flows and cybersecurity are organized across the whole fleet.

What sets this course apart: a management perspective that goes beyond the vehicle to people, processes and data; a focus on remote operation and multi-vehicle supervision; coverage of the complete life cycle, from acquisition and maintenance to renewal and costs; attention to risk management and the emerging regulatory framework; an agile format of five application-focused modules; and a practical case in which you draw up a fleet management plan for a real service.

Program typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • Management perspective: beyond the vehicle to people, processes and data.
  • Remote operation: control centers and supervision of several vehicles.
  • Complete life cycle: acquisition, maintenance, renewal and costs.
  • Safety and regulation: risk management and the emerging regulatory framework.
  • Data and cybersecurity: reliable data flows and protection of the fleet.
  • Practical case: a fleet management plan for a real service.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Marine Drone Fleet Management Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Marine drone fleets

  • 1.1. Types of surface and underwater vehicles
  • 1.2. Fleet operating models
  • 1.3. Mixed and heterogeneous fleets
  • 1.4. Use cases by sector
  • 1.5. Market trends
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Operations planning

  • 2.1. Fleet sizing
  • 2.2. Mission planning
  • 2.3. Allocation of vehicles and personnel
  • 2.4. Deployment logistics
  • 2.5. Weather windows
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Control centers and remote operation

  • 3.1. Design of remote control centers
  • 3.2. Supervision of several vehicles
  • 3.3. Human factors and workload
  • 3.4. Communications and connectivity
  • 3.5. Emergency procedures
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Maintenance, data and cybersecurity

  • 4.1. Preventive and predictive maintenance
  • 4.2. Battery and energy management
  • 4.3. Spare parts management
  • 4.4. Data flows and storage
  • 4.5. Fleet cybersecurity
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Risk, regulation and economics

  • 5.1. Operational risk analysis
  • 5.2. Regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles
  • 5.3. Insurance and liability
  • 5.4. Costs and performance indicators
  • 5.5. Practical case: fleet management plan
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Marine Drone Fleet Management 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 Marine Drone Fleet Management Course

01Understand unmanned fleets.
02Plan operations.
03Organize remote operation.
04Manage maintenance.
05Manage data.
06Control risks and costs.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Marine Drone Fleet Management Course

01Unmanned fleet managerplanning and control of operations.
02Remote control center supervisorcoordination of operators and vehicles.
03Vehicle maintenance managermanagement of the fleet life cycle.
04Autonomous operations consultantdesign of service models.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Marine Drone Fleet Management Course

It is not essential; the course focuses on planning and management.

The focus is on surface and underwater vehicles, although mixed fleets that include aerial drones are also discussed.

Yes. The course explains the emerging framework at the IMO and where it currently stands.

Yes. You work on costs, performance indicators and service models.

You draw up a management plan for a fleet of marine drones delivering a specific service.

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 practical case. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.

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Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at maritime operations managers who are introducing unmanned vehicles, managers of marine service companies that operate drones and robots, port and offshore technicians who coordinate operations with autonomous vehicles, marine drone pilots and operators who want to take on management roles, and engineers seeking an operational and business perspective; prior studies or professional experience in engineering, nautical studies, maritime operations, robotics or service management are recommended.
  • 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 a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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