The latest up-to-date regulations and the most current working procedures for Port Infrastructures work compiled in a high-level Professional master’s degree” 

The Professional master’s degree in Port Infrastructures is oriented towards today's requirements for professionals in the port sector, and also considers future trends in the maritime port sector. It is a growing specialty, increasingly in demand and requires highly qualified professionals.

This Professional master’s degree not only focuses on the theoretical content, but also addresses the practical part in an efficient way, required in the work environment for which it is oriented. It provides a complete view of the entire maritime works cycle, from planning and design to construction and future maintenance.

The Professional master’s degree in Port Infrastructures incorporates up-to-date international regulations, addressing the ROM regulations that are mandatory in several countries, and others such as the British Standard required in the Anglo-Saxon world, etc. Practical exercises that consolidate the application of this will be addressed.

It also includes specialized training in coastal engineering, offshore renewable energies, which are increasingly in demand, and BIM (Building Information Modeling) in maritime works. Other fields included, such as port geotechnics and dredging, are indispensable in the educational program of the Professional master’s degree offered.

The Professional master’s degree in Port Infrastructures is developed based on the Project Management Institute's project management guidelines, with a teaching staff of professionals who have more than 50 years of experience in the different specialties of maritime works and who work in leading companies in the sector that prioritize quality and sustainable development in the design and construction of maritime works around the world. 

Get up to date on aspects such as port geotechnics, maritime climate adaptation and required field studies" 

This Professional master’s degree in Port Infrastructures contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of practical cases presented by Port Infrastructure experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Port Infrastructure
• 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

A quality program that will allow you not only to follow the specialization, but also to have complementary support and information banks available"

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of civil engineering, who bring to this specialization the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from leading companies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive specialization programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in Port Infrastructures.

This program has the best teaching material available online or downloadable, to make it easier for you to manage your study and effort"

A very complete specialization, created with a total quality objective focused on bringing our students to the highest level of competence"

The syllabus of the Professional master’s degree is configured as a complete tour through each and every one of the knowledge necessary to understand and assume the ways of working in this field. With an approach focused on practical application that will allow you to grow as a professional from the first moment of the program.

A comprehensive syllabus focused on acquiring knowledge and converting it into real skills, created to propel you to excellence"

Module 1. Port Planning and Regulation 

1.1. Strategic Planning 
1.2. Port Planning: Levels and Instruments 
1.3. Strategic Plan 
1.4. Master Plans 

1.4.1. Objectives 
1.4.2. Demand Analysis 
1.4.3. Supply Capacity 

1.5. Delimitation of Port Areas and Uses 
1.6. Port-City Relationship 
1.7. Rom Maritime Works Recommendations 

1.7.1. Introduction 
1.7.2. Current Rom 

1.8. International Regulations 

1.8.1. Pianc 
1.8.2. British Standard bs 6349 
1.8.3. Other Standards, Manuals and Reference Books for Port Design 

1.9. Impact of Climate Change on Port Infrastructure 

Module 2. Maritime Climate and Wave Study 

2.1. Wave Theory 

2.1.1. Wave Mechanics 
2.1.2. Classification of Waves at Sea 
2.1.3. General Characteristics of a Wave 

2.2. Waves 

2.2.1. Wave Characterization 
2.2.2. Forms of Wave Breakage 

2.3. Effects Produced by Waves 

2.3.1. Diffraction 
2.3.2. Refraction 
2.3.3. Breakage 
2.3.4. Shoaling 
2.3.5. Others 

2.4. Sea Level and Tides 
2.5. Characterization of the Marine Environment 
2.6. Data Collection Methodologies 
2.7. Program Rom Maritime Climate 
2.8. Physical Wave Models 
2.9. Marine Engineering Software

Module 3. Maritime Port Layout and Berthing Works 

3.1. Maritime Port Layout: Elevation Requirements 

3.1.1. Project Criteria 
3.1.2. Ship 
3.1.3. Water Level 
3.1.4. Bottom 

3.2. Maritime Port Layout: Elevation Requirements 

3.2.1. Navigation Areas 
3.2.2. Harbour Mouth 
3.2.3. Maneuver 
3.2.4. Docks and Maneuvers 
3.2.5. Operation 

3.3. In-plant Port Dimensioning 

3.3.1. General Considerations for Location, Orientation and Alignments 
3.3.2. Determination of the Number of Berths 
3.3.3. Length of Berthing Line 
3.3.4. Dimensioning of Heels and Ramps 
3.3.5. Determination of Width 

3.4. Port Dimensioning in Elevation 

3.4.1. Dock Superstructure Crest Elevation 
3.4.2. Mooring Berthing Ditch 
3.4.3. Longitudinal Profile of Heels and Ramps 
3.4.4. Operating Area Slopes 

3.5. General and Classification of Berthing Works 

3.5.1. General Aspects on Berthing Works 
3.5.2. General and Functional Classification 

3.6. Mooring and Berthing Works: Structural Typology 

3.6.1. Classification According to Structural Typology 

3.7. Main Elements of the Berthing Works 
3.8. Classification of Berthing and Mooring Works according to the Structural Typology of their Parts
3.9. Berthing Works: Parameters for the Choice of Structural Typology 

3.9.1. Berthing Works: Geotechnical and Seismic Parameters 
3.9.2. Berthing Works: Morphological, Climatic and Environmental Parameters 
3.9.3. Berthing Works: Construction and Material Parameters, Use and Operation, and Maintenance and Conservation 

3.10. Examples of Berthing Works and Characteristics

Module 4. Design of Shelter Works 

4.1. Slope Dikes: General and Environmental Actions for Design 

4.1.1. General Aspects 
4.1.2. Marine Climate 
4.1.3. Sea Level 
4.1.4. Wave Surges in Slope Dikes 

4.2. Design of Slope Dikes 

4.2.1. Sections Type 
4.2.2. Analysis of Alternatives 

4.3. Dimensioning of Slope Dikes 

4.3.1. Materials 
4.3.2. Failure Mechanism 
4.3.3. Main Elements of the Slope Dike 
4.3.4. Superstructure 

4.4. Considerations for Slope Dike Construction 
4.5. Slope Dike Scale Models and Examples 

4.5.1. Considerations for Slope Dike Construction 
4.5.2. Examples of Slope Dikes 

4.6. Vertical Dikes: General Aspects and Main Elements 

4.6.1. General aspects 
4.6.2. Foundations for Vertical Dikes 
4.6.3. Substructure of Vertical Dikes 
4.6.4. Superstructure of Vertical Dikes 

4.7. Classification of Vertical Dikes 

4.7.1. Classification According to Type of Foundations 
4.7.2. Classification According to Type of Caisson 
4.7.3. Classification According to Energy Dissipation 
4.7.4. Classification According to the Type of Ramparts 
4.7.5. Mixed Type Vertical Dikes 
4.7.6. Vertical Dikes of Cylindrical Geometry 

4.8. Structural Stability and Wave-Structure Interaction in Vertical Dikes 

4.8.1. Wave Actions 
4.8.2. Reflection 
4.8.3. Transmission 
4.8.4. Rebase 
4.8.5. Stability and Bearing Capacity of Foundations 

4.9. Considerations for Slope Dike Construction 
4.10. Examples of Vertical Dikes 

4.10.1. Examples of Vertical Dikes 

Module 5. Field Studies and Port Geotechnics 

5.1. Basic Field Studies. Bathymetric Control 

5.1.1. Background Examination Study. Comprehensive Knowledge of the Littoral and Reservoir Bottom 
5.1.2. Bathymetric Campaign: Project Preparation 

5.2. Bathymetry: Data Editing and Debugging 

5.2.1. Tidal Correction 
5.2.2. Elimination of False Echoes 
5.2.3. Export X, Y, Z 
5.2.4. Results and Functionalities 

5.3. Bathymetry: Equipment for Bathymetric Surveys 

5.3.1. Single Beam and Multibeam Echo Sounder 
5.3.2. Sound Profiler 
5.3.3. GPS
5.3.4. D.G.P.S GPS 
5.3.5. Gyroscopic and Wave Compensator 
5.3.6. Hydrographic Software 

5.4. Marine Geophysics 

5.4.1. Equipment for Geophysical Campaigns 
5.4.2. Geophysical Campaign 

5.5. Complementary Field Studies 

5.5.1. Sediment Samples 
5.5.2. Data Collection Campaigns 

5.6. Geotechnical Prospecting Campaigns 
5.7. Instrumentation and Control of Maritime Works 
5.8. Geotechnical Recommendations for the Design of Maritime and Port Works - ROM 05-05 part l
5.9. Geotechnical Recommendations for the Design of Maritime and Port Works - ROM 05-05 part II 
5.10. Geotechnical Actions of Port Works

Module 6. Dredging and Pavements 

6.1. Dredging General Aspects 
6.2. Choice of Dredging Equipment 

6.2.1. Mechanical Dredges 
6.2.2. Hydraulic Dredges 

6.3. Grab, Bucket and Cutter Dredges 

6.3.1. Grab Dredges 
6.3.2. Bucket Dredgers 
6.3.3. Cutter Dredges 

6.4. Suction Dredges 
6.5. Other Dredges 
6.6. General Fills from Dredging 

6.6.1. General Aspects 
6.6.2. Material Selection 
6.6.3. Placement of Materials 

6.7. Methodology of Dredging Works 

6.7.1. General Aspects 
6.7.2. Previous Operations 
6.7.3. Specific Works 
6.7.4. Maintenance Dredging 
6.7.5. Dredging of New Facilities 

6.8. Environmental Considerations for Dredging Works 

6.8.1. Impacts Produced by Dredging Operations 
6.8.2. Water Quality 
6.8.3. Sediments 
6.8.4. Air Quality 
6.8.5. Noise 
6.8.6. Other Environmental Considerations 

6.9. Port Pavements: General Aspects 
6.10. Port Pavements: Dimensioning and Construction

Module 7. Port Management, Operation and Maintenance 

7.1. General Aspects and Organization of the Ports 

7.1.1. Logistics 
7.1.2. Sea Port 
7.1.3. Unctad Classification 
7.1.4. Functions 
7.1.5. Port Community 

7.2. Port Authority 
7.3. Port Terminals 
7.4. Port Services 

7.4.1. Commercial Port Customers 
7.4.2. Agents Providing Services 
7.4.3. Port Services 
7.4.4. Classification of Port Services 
7.4.5. Port Services Management 

7.5. Port Fees 
7.6. Port Operation 

7.6.1. Port Operation: General Aspects 
7.6.2. Port Operation: Types 

7.7. Instrumentation, Monitoring and Inspection for Port Infrastructure Maintenance 

7.7.1. Instruments 
7.7.2. Monitoring 
7.7.3. Inspection 

7.8. Breakdowns and Auscultation of Port Infrastructure 
7.9. Reparation and Conservation of Port Infrastructure

Module 8. Offshore Structures and Renewable Energies 

8.1. Introduction to Offshore Technology 
8.2. Types of Offshore Structures 
8.3. Hydrocarbons and Gas 
8.4. Renewable Energies 
8.5. Wind Turbines 
8.6. Offshore Foundations 
8.7. Navigation Channels 
8.8. Influence of Maritime Dynamics 
8.9. Construction Projects 
8.10. Regulatory Introduction

Module 9. Construction of Port Infrastructure 

9.1. Execution of Dredging 
9.2. Fills and Riprap Dikes 

9.2.1. Filling 
9.2.2. Riprap Dikes 

9.3. Construction of Dikes and Caisson Docks 

9.3.1. Floating Caisson 
9.3.2. Concrete Caisson 
9.3.3. Caisson Dikes 
9.3.4. Caisson Docks 

9.4. Execution of Piloted Maritime Works 
9.5. Execution of Screens and Piloted Offshore Works 

9.5.1. Concrete Screens 
9.5.2. Sheet Piles 
9.5.3. Piles 

9.6. Subsea Outfalls and Underwater Works 

9.6.1. Pipelines 
9.6.2. Submarine Outfalls 
9.6.3. Underwater Works 

9.7. Materials for the Execution of Maritime Works 
9.8. Machinery for the Execution of Maritime Works 
9.9. Maritime Works Planning 

Module 10. BIM Applied to Maritime Works 

10.1. BIM Methodology 

10.1.1. BIM Introduction 
10.1.2. BIM General Aspects 
10.1.3. BIM: Current Status 
10.1.4. BIM: Key Factors 

10.2. Application of BIM Methodology 

10.2.1. BIM: Software 
10.2.2. File Exchange 
10.2.3. Collaborative Systems 
10.2.4. BIM: Pillars 

10.3. Implementation and BIM Lifecycle 

10.3.1. Life Cycle and BIM Implementation 
10.3.2. BIM Maturity Levels 
10.3.3. BIM Document Management 
10.3.4. BIM Team and Roles 

10.4. BIM Implementation Phases and Examples 

10.4.1. BIM Implementation Phases 
10.4.2. Examples: 

10.5. Design and BIM Modeling, Sheltering Works and Ramparts 

10.5.1. BIM: Previous Information 
10.5.2. BIM: Design and Modeling of Sheltering Works and Ramparts 

10.6. Design and BIM Modeling of Berthing and Equipment Works 

10.6.1. BIM: Design and Modeling of Berthing Works 
10.6.2. BIM: Design and Modeling of Nautical Equipment 

10.7. Construction Planning with BIM 

10.7.1. Introduction to BIM Planning 
10.7.2. Planning with Navisworks 
10.7.3. Planning with Timeliner 
10.7.4. 4D Simulation and Virtual Flight 

10.8. BIM Measurements 

10.8.1. General Aspects for BIM Measurements 
10.8.2. Creation of Planning Tables for Measurements in Revit 
10.8.3. Export to Excel of BIM Measurements from Revit 

10.9. BIM Guide to the State-Owned Port System: General Aspects 
10.10. BIM Guide to the State-Owned Port System: Application to Port Infrastructure

A comprehensive and multidisciplinary educational program that will allow you to excel in your career, following the latest advances in the field of civil engineering”