Learn to design, evaluate and manage Naval and Ocean Engineering projects using the most up-to-date and innovative techniques in the sector”

The professional master’s degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering includes all the stages in the life of a naval project, including the main areas of work, from feasibility studies, conceptual, basic and detailed engineering or production, to shipyard deliveries and ship operations from the point of view of shipowners, as well as all the new trends in technologies and processes in the naval market. 

The program will review the available software that increases computing power in naval engineering and it will address the stages in production, as well, including the most current approaches using the latest organizational measures in production and excellence, so students have a vision of a complete approach from the points of view of engineering, production and operations. 

It must be noted that naval engineering is undergoing digital transformation, which is why this Naval and Ocean Engineering will cover the digital transformation of business structures using new tools and new technologies. 

The naval engineering sector is a global market, so all companies must be structured and oriented nationally and internationally if they want to be competitive. Following this criterion, this educational program will focus on the concept of globalization and will explore the opportunities offered by the global market using information on existing grants, programs and European commissions. 

Furthermore, new visions are brought to the field of naval engineering, updating knowledge with new emerging innovative technologies and industry 4.0 for all the agents involved in the life of a project, putting the focus on business from the point of view of shipowners, shipyards and engineering. 

As it is a 100% online professional master’s degree, students will not be constrained by fixed schedules or the need to commute to another physical location, rather, they can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their studies. 

The completion of thisprofessional master’s degree will place Naval and Ocean Engineering professionals at the forefront of the latest developments in the sector”

This professional master’s degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Naval and Ocean Engineering 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Naval and Ocean Engineering 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This professional master’s degree is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program in the field of Naval and Ocean Engineering . We offer you quality and free access to content" 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the naval engineering sector, who bring their experience to this update program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, which means the student must try to solve the different real-life situations of that arise throughout the academic program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and extensively experienced experts in Naval and Ocean Engineering. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online professional master’s degree will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work. You choose where and when to train"

The professional master’s degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering is designed to facilitate professional performance for students to acquire and learn the main developments in the field, which will allow them to practice their profession with the highest quality and professionalism.  

Our goal is to make you become the best professional in your sector and we have the best methodology and content to do so”

General Objectives

• Possess an overall vision of all stages of the life cycle of a naval project
• Possess and understand knowledge that provides the basis for developing research ideas
• Conceive and develop appropriate technical and economical solutions for naval projects
• Develop the conceptual design that meets shipowner requirements, cost estimates and risk assessments
• Work and negotiate with shipowners from the point of view of design, define ship missions, and assist shipowners in defining ships according to the requirements
• Apply acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new environments related to Naval Engineering
• Solve complex problems and make responsible decisions
• Acquire the basis of scientific and technological knowledge applicable to Naval and Ocean Engineering and management methods
• Organize and lead multidisciplinary work groups in multilingual environments
• Acquire the fundamental knowledge of ship design, structure, machinery and on-board installations
• Know the scope of detailed engineering of structure, outfitting, electricity, flag authorization and air conditioning
• Know how to organize and control the processes of construction, repair, transformation, maintenance and inspection of naval projects
• Delve into shipyard management, having a global and current vision of all shipyard departments
• Acquire the knowledge of ship operations throughout the entire flow line
• Possess detailed knowledge of the latest trends in innovation and development in the naval market, in all stages of the life cycle of projects, from the initial stages of design to operations and vessel or artifact scrapping 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. The Life Cycle of Naval Projects

• Know the life cycle of naval projects
• Know the phases in the initial project definition stage, from market and feasibility studies, through bids, negotiations, to contract signing and contract follow-up
• Learn Conceptual Engineering
• Possess fundamental design criteria for the basic structural engineering necessary to approve projects
• Know the most innovative trends in structural engineering
• Identify the most innovative basic engineering structures and areas of outfitting engineering
• Know the necessary documentation requirements generated to be approved by shipowners, classification societies and flag authorities 
• Work with Detail Engineering using new methodologies and Virtual Reality
• Know the latest strategies and trends in shipyard management
• Achieve a vision of innovation and development in the life cycle of naval projects

Module 2. Negotiation and Feasibility

• Know the basics of project design
• Conduct market and feasibility studies
• Develop design alternatives that meet shipowner requirements
• Analyze and find the best alternative to suit shipowner requirements and to develop vessels
• Know how to budget both at CAPEX and OPEX levels
• Know the current financing methods for naval projects, aids and subsidies
• Study the most common types of contracts, payment milestones, penalties and types of cancellations
• Carry out contract follow-up procedures
• Know the members and tasks on inspection teams
• Assess offers
• Learn negotiation techniques

Module 3. Conceptual Engineering

• Become familiar with project spirals and conceptual design in early stages
• Update on the applicable regulations and their influence on design 
• Become familiar with design constraints: harbors, passage channels, etc. 
• Identify all hydrodynamic processes
• Draw up general plans and technical specifications
• Understand compartmentalization
• Select the type of structure to be used 
• Perform cargo and deck equipment management 
• Understand how ship type influences the concept 

Module 4. Structural Engineering

• Know the theories of structural calculation
• Identify structural construction systems
• Understand the materials used and how to wield them
• Understand the structure of double bottom, shell decks and bulkheads
• Perform load and stress calculations
• Perform the main scantling calculations
• Understand the principles of numerical simulation, model types and sub-models
• Generate key drawings and understand their significance
• Describe and understand the other structures within ships: stern, bow, machinery space, etc., as well as auxiliary structures and appendages
• Calculate supports and elements involved in ship mooring and mooring equipment
• Estimate weight and MTO in ordering preliminary materials

Module 5. Installation, Machinery and Electrical Engineering

• Understand the different propulsion systems in ships
• Identify the implications of the new IMO regulations for on-board emission control on propulsion system designs and engine selection
• Know the different propulsion systems that can be installed on board 
• Know the main installations on board
• Know the regulations required for different piping systems and equipment
• Manage the main equipment for each on-board service
• Know the materials used in most current services
• Know how to calculate the main equipment while observing their new requirements
• Know how to calculate the most important heat and water balances on board
• Generate curiosity about new technologies
• Analyze the most important documents, drawings and electrical calculations for engineering approval for company and shipowner classification 

Module 6. Development and Production Engineering 

• Understand corporate strategy
• Know the BSA (Build Strategy Approach)
• Break down tasks using Work Breakdown
• Become familiar with CADCAM systems and 3D modeling
• Interface with PLM tools and FEM and CFD calculations
• Identify Virtual Reality functionalities to navigate ships and to perform design verifications and revisions
• Know the following products: flat and curved plates and profiles; previous, sub-blocks and blocks
• Know how to use 3D modeling for auxiliary structures and equipment poles
• Know how to make construction and assembly drawings
• Know how to make equipment layout drawings
• Know how to perform 3D modeling for piping
• Know how to perform 3D modeling for electrical piping
• Know the layout of apparatus, switchboards and consoles 
• Know system wiring layouts (power, lighting, communications, navigation, security and fire)
• Know how to make electrical diagrams
• Know how to use 3D modeling for air-conditioning ducts
• Know how to design construction and assembly drawings of rectangular section ducts
• Know how to make duct layout drawings
• Design detailed drawings of flanges and connecting pieces
• Draft drawings of lifting eyebolts locations to turn and/or assemble blocks and sub-blocks

Module 7. Production

• Reinforce knowledge of the areas related to ship production and repair
• Delve into different disciplines, specialties and the latest trends in shipyard production organization
• Define construction strategies
• Elaborate, interpret and use production budgets
• Establish productivity objectives
• Define subcontracting plans
• Correctly apply different production planning methodologies
• Organize and optimize production processes
• Manage and control subcontracting
• Manage purchasing and logistics 
• Properly apply quality control and statistical process control

Module 8. Shipyard Management

• Know the fundamentals of strategy
• Study competitive environments and positions
• Investigate shipyard investments
• Optimize product strategies
• Understand fixed costs, variable costs and breaking even in the shipyard business
• Know how human resources functions in detail
• Elaborate development and training plans
• Know auxiliary industries as a competitive factor
• Understand the pros and cons of subcontracting
• Know the legal aspects that govern subcontractors
• Perform plant maintenance
• Know current maintenance organization and techniques
• Identify the role of financial management
• Study cash flows and financial planning
• Understand risk, return and cost of capital
• Learn budgeting techniques
• Understand the purpose, scope and summary requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Apply continuous improvement tools
• Achieve material flow and plant layout improvements
• Achieve team efficiency
• Make improvements in the environment

Module 9. Naval Vessel Management and Operation

• Know the necessary permits for vessels to operate
• Know the crews, legislation and contracting options
• Understand how to manage ship maintenance and how to make maintenance plans
• Understand the different operations that ships perform depending on purpose and design
• Understand how to live together on board and what to do in case of emergency
• Analyze the world of piracy, naval boarding actions and possible collisions
• Become aware of the latest technologies in fleet management
• Understand and analyze ship profit and loss account 
• Understand how ships can be sustainable

Module 10. Innovation, Development and Research

• Become familiar with new innovative materials
• Update on new design methodologies for reliable design, risk analysis, FMEA, HAZID and HAZOP
• Know design basics for autonomous vessels
• Know how to develop digital twins
• Study the different concepts in developing clean and energy efficient ships
• Know the energy efficiency index, its calculation and use
• Know alternative fuels
• Differentiate between fixed and floating wind turbines 
• Learn about the different concepts in wave energy utilization
• Apply tidal harnessing methods
• Know the new technologies in construction
• Discover new communication systems
• Know how to apply blockchain technology in fleet management

An opportunity created for professionals who are looking for an intensive and effective program to take a significant step forward in the practice of their profession”