Postgraduate Diploma in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments. 8 modules covering Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011 (consolidated text of the Ports Act), ROM 3.1-99 (maritime configuration of ports) and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Tutor assigned and enrolment open.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the functional and urban relationship between port and city.
Apply Spanish port planning instruments.
Design the layout of docks and channels.
Pre-dimension berthing structures in accordance with the ROM.
Plan mixed uses on the waterfront compatible with port operations.
Integrate port environmental sustainability criteria.
Develop a port-city integration project with its economic viability.
Who it's for
- Port planning engineer who wants to specialise in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments.
- Waterfront urban planner who wants to specialise in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments.
- Port works designer who wants to specialise in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments.
- Port authority technician who wants to specialise in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments.
- Port-city relations consultant who wants to specialise in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments.
- Port public domain manager who wants to specialise in Port-City Interface, Docks and Mixed-Use Developments.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011 (consolidated text of the Ports Act)
- ROM 3.1-99 (maritime configuration of ports)
- ROM 2.0-11 (berthing and mooring works)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/352 (port services)
- ROM 0.2-90 (actions on maritime works)
- Coasts Act 22/1988
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Historical evolution of port waterfronts1.2Cycles of abandonment and regeneration1.3Land-use conflicts at the interface1.4Port-city governance1.5Consolidated text of the State Ports Act1.6Port space utilisation plan1.7Definition of port and non-port uses1.8AIVP port city network1.9Benchmarks: Barcelona, Bilbao, Hamburg and Rotterdam1.10Case study: diagnosis of a port-city interface
2.1Master plans for infrastructure2.2Traffic forecasting and capacity2.3Functional zoning of the port2.4Land and rail accessibility2.5Integration into urban planning2.6Special port plan2.7Strategic environmental assessment2.8Concessions and authorisations2.9Recreational-nautical and fishing uses2.10Workshop: zoning of a port waterfront
3.1Design vessel dimensions3.2Access channels and entrances3.3Manoeuvring areas and turning circles3.4Drafts and clearances according to ROM 3.13.5Agitation and operability3.6Berthing and mooring3.7Dredging and management of dredged material3.8Marinas and yacht harbours3.9Manoeuvre simulation3.10Practice: layout sizing of a dock
4.1Gravity caisson quays4.2Piled wharves and platforms4.3Sheet piling and diaphragm walls4.4Fenders and bollards4.5Vessel and operational loads4.6ROM 2.0 recommendations4.7Durability in marine environments4.8Rehabilitation of historic quays4.9Floating pontoons4.10Workshop: pre-sizing of a caisson quay
5.1Conversion of quays to urban uses5.2Cruise terminals and urban integration5.3Public spaces and promenades5.4Cultural and commercial facilities5.5Housing and offices in former port spaces5.6Port industrial heritage5.7Mobility and parking5.8Security and access control (ISPS)5.9Compatibility of activities5.10Case study: conversion of an obsolete quay
6.1Air quality and ship emissions6.2Shore power for berthed vessels6.3Noise and light pollution6.4Port water quality6.5Ship waste management6.6Green ports and EcoPorts certification6.7Climate change adaptation6.8Biodiversity in port infrastructure6.9Port environmental indicators6.10Practice: quay electrification plan
7.1Port authority models7.2Port dues and economic regime7.3Concessions and public-private partnerships7.4Valuation of port land7.5Economic impact of the port on the city7.6Financing regeneration operations7.7Citizen participation7.8Communication and relations with the city7.9Gentrification risks7.10Workshop: economic viability of a port-city operation
8.1Scope analysis and stakeholders8.2Diagnosis of uses and conflicts8.3Mixed-use programme8.4Layout of the dock and waterfronts8.5Required maritime infrastructure8.6Mobility and public space8.7Sustainability and environment8.8Economic viability and management8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: the student progresses at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD Civil 3D, QGIS, MIKE 21, SketchUp, Excel (advanced), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for agitation studies in docks, urban integration analyses of port waterfronts and economic evaluations of mixed uses. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the functional and urban relationship between port and city.
Apply Spanish port planning instruments.
Design the layout of docks and channels.
Pre-dimension berthing structures in accordance with the ROM.
Plan mixed uses on the waterfront compatible with port operations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses AutoCAD Civil 3D, QGIS, MIKE 21, SketchUp and Excel (advanced). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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