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The Postgraduate diploma in Port Infrastructures and Sustainability is an academic qualification that is oriented in detail to relevant competencies related to information flows in port operations, Infrastructure development and dangerous goods management programs. All this, situated from a theoretical-practical position together with a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of an excellent teaching team that addresses this field of study.

A syllabus developed by experts and quality content are the key for your learning about Port Infrastructure and Sustainability to be successful"

Syllabus

This Postgraduate diploma aims to place students in the best professional positions according to the different obstacles that may arise in the development of their career in Port Infrastructure and Sustainability. In this way, this program provides multiple resources and technical tools, obtaining exclusive knowledge in port terminal management, evaluation of infrastructure development plans and coordination with public security agencies.   

In order to achieve the established goals, the teaching staff has developed an interesting agenda that employs 3 modules, so that the professionals expands and enhances their vision of knowledge in electricity supply to ships, design of projects of electrification of docks and technological trends in port security. 

The students will consolidate their knowledge on specific aspects of sustainable port-city relations, focused on concepts such as climate change and design of port-city spaces. In addition, it will delve into the identification of threats and vulnerabilities.

This is a program that integrates a specialized teaching team, supported by a quality multimedia content that offers dynamism.  

Also, TECH takes into account comfort and excellence, that is why this pogram offers a complete and quality learning, while providing flexibility to study. Graduates only need a device with an Internet connection to easily access the virtual platform, 24 hours a day and from anywhere in the world.

This Postgraduate diploma takes place over 6 months and is divided into 3 modules.

Module 1. Maritime-port Logistics and Port Services
Module 2. Planning and Development of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability
Module 3. Port Security and Security

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate diploma in Port Infrastructure and Sustainability  completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time. 

Module 1. Maritime-port Logistics and Port Services 

1.1. Port Community 

1.1.1. Port Community 
1.1.2. Key Actors of the Port Community 
1.1.3. Applied Quality Management Systems to the Port Community 

1.2. Port Operations 

1.2.1. Port operations and activities in port 
1.2.2. Information systems in the port operations 
1.2.3. Information flows in the port operations 

1.3. Port logistics 

1.3.1. Port logistics 
1.3.2. Ports as logistical nodes in the global supply chain 
1.3.3. Logistics in transport by container 

1.4. General management of the port 

1.4.1. General organization of sea and land traffic in a port 
1.4.2. Entry of ships into port
1.4.3. Allocation of mooring and docking posts
1.4.4. Stays of ships and internal movements 
1.4.5. Movement of vehicles and persons in port 
1.4.6. Passengers and goods 

1.5. Management of a port terminal 

1.5.1. Levels of analysis 
1.5.2. Planning of port terminals
1.5.3. Productivity indicators

1.6. Port Services 

1.6.1. Regulation of port services 
1.6.2. Public service obligations 
1.6.3. Types of port services 

1.7. Technical and nautical services 

1.7.1. Mooring 
1.7.2. Port trailer 
1.7.3. Pilotage

1.8. Goods, passengers and waste reception services 

1.8.1. Goods handling service 

1.8.1.1. Loading and stowing activities 
1.8.1.2. Activities in the field of waste disposal 
1.8.1.3. Possible operations exempted from stowage and disposal 

1.8.2. Ship generated waste reception service 
1.8.3. Passenger service 

1.9. Commercial services to the vessel 

1.9.1. Victualling 
1.9.2. Fuel supply 
1.9.3. Supply of LNG 
1.9.4. Supply of electricity to ships 

1.10. Maritime signalling service 

1.10.1. Types of Aids to navigation 
1.10.2. Visual aids 
1.10.3. Acoustic aids 
1.10.4. Radio aids 
1.10.5. VTS 
1.10.6. The Marking System Maritime IALA

Module 2. Planning and Development of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability

2.1. Sustainable Port Planning 

2.1.1. Legislation: Fit for 55 and EU ETS 
2.1.2. Relations with other continents 
2.1.3. Relations with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 

2.2. Port planning instruments and adaptation to the new climate reality 

2.2.1. Master Plans 
2.2.2. Planning Tools for Infrastructure Development 
2.2.3. Port terminal design and redesign: electrification plans 
2.2.4. Sustainable port-city relations: Climate change and design of port-city spaces 

2.3. Environmental assessment of instruments port planning 

2.3.1. Programs for the development of infrastructure 
2.3.2. Evaluation of development plans infrastructure 
2.3.3. Evaluation of Infrastructure Projects 

2.4. Project financing of sustainable development of port infrastructure 

2.4.1. The European Investment Bank 
2.4.2. The World Bank 
2.4.3. The Inter-American Development Bank 
2.4.4. International investment funds 
2.4.5. Issuance of green bonds 

2.5. Ports and coastal erosion: Working with Nature 

2.5.1. Projects for the preservation of estuaries 
2.5.2. Coastal regeneration projects 
2.5.3. Projects for the re-use of sediments 

2.6. Renewable energy investment projects 

2.6.1. Wind power generation projects on shore and off shore 
2.6.2. Photovoltaic energy projects on shore and off shore 
2.6.3. Other renewable energy sources 

2.7. Assessment of the profitability of investment projects. MEIPORT methodology 

2.7.1. Analysis of the project context and objectives 
2.7.2. Alternative analysis 
2.7.3. Project definition 
2.7.4. Financial Analysis. 
2.7.5. Economic Analysis 
2.7.6. Sensitivity and risk analysis 

2.8. Applied BIM technology to ports 

2.8.1. Design of port terminals 
2.8.2. Design of dock electrification projects  
2.8.3. Design of access projects land to ports 

2.9. Monitoring instruments and protection of the marine environment 

2.9.1. Measuring nets: buoys, tide gauges and high frequency radar 
2.9.2. Elements for maritime climate prediction and change scenarios 
2.9.3. Projects 

2.10. Blue Economy 

2.10.1. Blue Economy Dimensions 
2.10.2. Projects for the preservation of marine ecosystems 
2.10.3. Ports and climate research centres and marine: towards a long-term relationship 

Module 3. Port Security and Security 

3.1. Port Security 

3.1.1. Port Security 
3.1.2. Safety and security 
3.1.3. Regulations and international standards 

3.2. Technological and Industrial Safety in Ports 

3.2.1. Management of dangerous goods 
3.2.2. Prevention of industrial accidents 
3.2.3. Safety procedures in the handling and transport of goods 

3.3. Port security Planning for the safety

3.3.1. Threat identification and vulnerabilities 
3.3.2. Risk analysis and assessment protective 
3.3.3. Risk mitigation strategies. Protection plans

3.4. Physical and electronic protection 

3.4.1. Design of physical protection systems 
3.4.2. Access control and monitoring 
3.4.3. Security technologies in ports

3.5. Logical and cyber security in ports 

3.5.1. Cyber threats and specific vulnerabilities 
3.5.2. Strategies for port cybersecurity 
3.5.3. Responding to cyber incidents 

3.6. Crisis and Emergency Management 

3.6.1. Emergency response planning 
3.6.2. Coordination with agencies public safety 
3.6.3. Simulations and response exercises 

3.7. Relations with the Community and Communication in Crisis 

3.7.1. Importance of communication with the community 
3.7.2. Communication strategies in crisis situations 
3.7.3. Corporate social responsibility in ports 

3.8. Management of a Department security 

3.8.1. Management of public and private security 
3.8.2. Safety planning 
3.8.3. Material Resources 
3.8.4. Human resources management and training

3.9. Prevention and Protection 

3.9.1. Recommendations for antisocial risks 
3.9.2. Recommendations against risk of fire 
3.9.3. Recommendations for occupational risks 

3.10. Innovation and the Future of Port Security 

3.10.1. Technological trends in port security 
3.10.2. Artificial intelligence and data analysis 
3.10.3. Preparing for future challenges

A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development”