It is a short introductory module that aims to give an overview of the breadth of today’s offshore and maritime operations for those keen to learn more, or planning to enter the industry. It is delivered by fully tutor supported technology-enhanced distance learning. This course can fit flexibly around your work and life commitments.

This course is suitable for those wanting more formal, accredited information about the marine industry and its activities, or those looking to move into maritime sub-sectors such as offshore renewables, port operations or engineering for the first time.

It is ideal for personnel of all grades from any background, and will be applicable for those working in in the areas of ship management, port operations, marine renewables, offshore oil & gas, engineering and defence.

This course will give you an academic introduction to the subjects of marine energy, technology and environment. Teaching you about the way the maritime world works today and equipping you to analyse the drivers affecting activities and make effective decisions.

Additionally, management skills in finance, project management and risk which are focussed on the realities of the marine industry are introduced.

Chapter One
Starting with an explanation of the range of maritime operations globally and particularly those concerned with the marine energy business for example renewables. The lectures cover each of these subjects in detail illustrating the current ‘state-of-the-art’ in the industry.

Chapter Two
These lectures demonstrate the characteristics of the technology now in use in the areas of ships, autonomous vehicles and renewable energy. You will learn to recognise, understand and be able to analyse these differing types for the purpose of decision making in maritime operations.

Chapter three
As climate change and the environment generally become ever more important to the marine industry, a clear understanding of the requirements for coastal zone management and the techniques employed will be a vital skill for anyone managing projects in the sector. It also includes a section on the international legal frameworks that control the use of the sea in all its forms.

Chapter four
This chapter is concerned with giving you practical skills in important areas of management. Financial analysis, project management and the subject of business risk are taught by expert practitioners so that you can take these skills into the real world.