Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Course

This course prepares you to calculate, interpret and reduce the carbon footprint and the water footprint of activities such as shipping, ports, fishing, aquaculture and nautical tourism. You will learn to apply the GHG Protocol and the relevant ISO standards, to define scopes and boundaries, to gather activity data and to design credible, well-communicated reduction plans.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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What is the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Course?

This short course prepares you to measure the environmental impact of activities at sea with rigour. You will study organisational and product carbon footprints, the blue, green and grey water footprint, greenhouse gases and global warming potential, the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, 14067 and 14046, the emissions of ships, ports and terminals and IMO efficiency indicators, the footprint of fishing fleets, aquaculture feeds, seafood processing and nautical and cruise tourism, and how to define boundaries, collect activity data, select emission factors and calculate step by step.

What sets this course apart: it relies on recognised methodologies, the GHG Protocol and the ISO standards for carbon and water footprints; it takes a sectoral approach with examples from ports, ships, fishing and aquaculture; it walks you through the calculation step by step with spreadsheets and clearly explained emission factors; it goes beyond the calculation to reduction plans and responsible communication; and it ends with a practical case in which you calculate the footprint of a real marine activity.

Programme typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Programme highlights

  • Recognised methodologies: the GHG Protocol and ISO standards for carbon and water footprints.
  • Sectoral approach: examples from ports, ships, fishing and aquaculture.
  • Step-by-step calculation: spreadsheets and emission factors explained.
  • Scope 3: how to tackle value chain emissions with limited data.
  • Beyond the calculation: reduction plans and responsible communication.
  • Practical case: calculating the footprint of a real marine activity.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Footprint concepts and framework

  • 1.1. Organisational and product carbon footprint
  • 1.2. Water footprint: blue, green and grey
  • 1.3. Greenhouse gases and global warming potential
  • 1.4. The GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, 14067 and 14046
  • 1.5. Reporting and verification
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Carbon footprint of shipping and ports

  • 2.1. Ship emissions and fuels
  • 2.2. IMO efficiency indicators
  • 2.3. Emissions in ports and terminals
  • 2.4. Electrification and onshore power supply
  • 2.5. Scope 3 in the logistics chain
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Footprint of fishing, aquaculture and nautical tourism

  • 3.1. Fuel consumption in fishing fleets
  • 3.2. Feeds and the footprint of aquaculture
  • 3.3. Water use in processing
  • 3.4. Footprint of nautical and cruise tourism
  • 3.5. Life cycle assessment of seafood products
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Practical calculation

  • 4.1. Defining boundaries and scopes
  • 4.2. Collecting activity data
  • 4.3. Selecting emission factors
  • 4.4. Calculation in a spreadsheet
  • 4.5. Handling uncertainty
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Reduction, offsetting and communication

  • 5.1. Science-based reduction targets
  • 5.2. Efficiency measures and fuel switching
  • 5.3. Responsible use of offsetting
  • 5.4. Communication without greenwashing
  • 5.5. Practical case: footprint of a marine activity
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities 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 instalment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programmes.

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 Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Course

01Distinguish between carbon, water and product footprints.
02Apply the GHG Protocol and the relevant ISO standards.
03Establish what is included in the calculation and why.
04Obtain activity data and choose appropriate emission factors.
05Carry out complete, documented footprint calculations.
06Propose reduction measures and communicate results with rigour.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Course

01Carbon footprint officercalculation and reporting of emissions in maritime companies.
02Marine sustainability consultantfootprint services and reduction plans.
03Port environmental officeremission inventories in ports.
04Life cycle analystfootprint of seafood products.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Water and Carbon Footprint of Marine Activities Course

No. Navalis Institute teaches the calculation methodology; independent verification of a footprint is carried out by bodies authorised for that purpose.

No. Calculations are done with spreadsheets and freely available tools.

Yes. It explains how to approach value chain emissions when data are limited.

Yes. It covers IMO efficiency indicators and the regulatory context.

You calculate the carbon and water footprint of a marine activity and draw up a reduction proposal.

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 enrol.

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Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at environment and sustainability officers in maritime companies, port and shipping professionals who have to report emissions, managers of fishing and aquaculture businesses who want to understand their impact, environmental consultants extending their services to the marine sector and graduates in environmental sciences or engineering seeking a practical specialisation; studies or professional experience in the environment, engineering, the maritime sector, fishing, aquaculture or consultancy 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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