Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Nautical Regulations and Permits Course

This course gives you expert knowledge to find your way through the complex world of nautical and port regulations. You will gain a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks that affect boating and marina businesses and learn to manage permit processes efficiently, with the tools and strategies needed to ensure compliance, minimize risk and streamline your operations.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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What is the Nautical Regulations and Permits Course?

This short course prepares you to manage the regulatory side of nautical and port activity. You will learn how international, European, national, regional and local rules fit together and which authority is responsible for what, which documents a vessel, its skipper and its crew must hold, which licenses and authorizations are needed for charter, excursions, sailing schools, events and berthing, which environmental permits and restrictions apply in protected areas and to waste, fuel and works, and how to build a permit management system with evidence and procedures that keeps you ready for any inspection.

What sets this course apart: a detailed analysis of the rules that matter most to nautical businesses; best practice for streamlining permit applications; a risk-based approach to avoiding non-compliance and penalties; practical cases based on real and demanding situations; and methods for keeping up with regulatory changes and their impact on your operation.

Program typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • Detailed analysis: the regulations that matter most to the nautical sector.
  • Streamlined processes: best practice for applying for and renewing permits.
  • Risk management: identify and mitigate the risks of non-compliance.
  • Commercial activity: charter, excursions, sailing schools, events and berthing.
  • Inspection readiness: evidence, procedures and a compliance calendar.
  • Practical cases: knowledge applied to real and demanding situations.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Nautical Regulations and Permits Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Comprehensive regulatory framework for the nautical and port sector and hierarchy of rules

  • 1.1. Applicable sources of law: international, European, national and regional rules and local by-laws
  • 1.2. Administrative competences and authorities: maritime authority, port authority, marina or leisure port and local council
  • 1.3. Classification of nautical activities: recreational, charter, excursions, sailing schools and professional services
  • 1.4. Types of vessel and their regulatory impact: registration, use, operational limitations and controls
  • 1.5. General obligations of the operator: due diligence, traceability, user information and duties of custody
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Navigation permits, vessel documentation and requirements for skipper and crew

  • 2.1. Ship and boat documentation: registration, certificate, surveys, marking and technical documentation
  • 2.2. Nautical qualifications and endorsements: privileges, limitations, renewals and equivalences
  • 2.3. Minimum crew, roles and responsibilities: watches, safety, competences and formal obligations
  • 2.4. Compulsory insurance and operational cover: third-party liability, passengers, accidents, excesses and common exclusions
  • 2.5. Passage planning in line with the rules: zones, distances, equipment, communications and safety requirements
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Licenses and authorizations for commercial nautical activity and customer services

  • 3.1. Charter and excursion activity: authorizations, operating conditions and pre-contract information duties
  • 3.2. Berthing permits and use of facilities: contracts, berthing rights, associated services and access conditions
  • 3.3. Running sailing schools and training: licenses, center requirements, instructors and student safety
  • 3.4. Events, regattas and special activities: temporary permits, safety plans and operational coordination
  • 3.5. Service providers and subcontractors: contracting, approval, joint liability and coordination of activities
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Environmental permits, protected areas, discharges and waste management in nautical operations

  • 4.1. Restrictions in protected areas: navigation, anchoring, speed, access and mitigation measures
  • 4.2. Waste and water management: collection, handover, records, storage and spill control
  • 4.3. Fuels and hazardous substances: handling, storage, safety data sheets and pollution prevention
  • 4.4. Noise, emissions and coexistence with the surroundings: operational limits and verifiable good practice
  • 4.5. Permits for works and maintenance at facilities: authorizations, impacts, signage and works control
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Permit management system, evidence and risk-based inspection readiness

  • 5.1. Permit map by activity: requirements matrix, renewals, owners and compliance calendar
  • 5.2. Standard procedures: operational checklists, change control and document versions
  • 5.3. Evidence management: repositories, traceability, chain of custody and filing standards
  • 5.4. Inspection readiness: drills, roles, response scripts and preventive collection of documentation
  • 5.5. Incident management and notifications: reports, communications to the authority, corrective measures and follow-up
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Nautical Regulations and Permits 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 Nautical Regulations and Permits Course

01Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the life cycle of nautical projects and operations.
02Obtain and manage permits efficiently, coordinating with port and maritime authorities.
03Interpret complex regulations accurately, including those on dangerous goods and port requirements.
04Minimize legal risks and penalties through a robust compliance program.
05Adapt proactively to regulatory change with continuous monitoring and flexible action plans.
06Establish internal audit processes that document findings and follow up corrective actions.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Nautical Regulations and Permits Course

01Nautical regulations consultantinterpretation and application of the rules for boating and marina businesses.
02Permits and licenses managerprocessing and monitoring of authorizations.
03Compliance specialistinternal audits, inspection readiness and improvement plans.
04Government affairs officerliaison between nautical companies and regulatory authorities.
05Safety and environment technicianreports, records and contingency plans.
06Trainer in nautical regulationsstaff training on compliance.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Nautical Regulations and Permits Course

To protect public health and safety, people's wellbeing and the environment while allowing nautical activity to take place in an orderly way.

Rules and authorizations issued by public authorities that control certain activities or industries, such as charter, berthing or works at a marina.

It explains how international, European, national, regional and local rules interact, so you can apply the method to the jurisdiction where you operate.

No. It teaches you how permits work and how to manage them; permits and nautical qualifications are always issued by the competent authority.

Yes. One module covers the authorizations, insurance, information duties and safety requirements for charter, excursions and similar services.

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

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Online admission

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 entrepreneurs and owners of nautical businesses, managers responsible for compliance, legal and administrative professionals, graduates in business, law or accounting, and anyone who wants to understand the rules that affect boating and marina companies; prior knowledge of the applicable regulations or experience handling permits and licenses 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 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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