Postgraduate Diploma in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events. 8 modules covering Law 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation, Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (consumer and user protection) and HubSpot. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events — studying from New Zealand
Maritime engineering is significant for New Zealand, given its extensive coastline, large exclusive economic zone and a strong sailing and boatbuilding tradition. Auckland, often called the City of Sails, hosts boatbuilders, marine service providers and offshore engineering firms, while Maritime New Zealand regulates safety at sea. Opportunities include naval architecture, offshore energy and aquaculture, and the New Zealand Defence Force's naval fleet supports further demand.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,770 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies regulate marine and offshore engineering?
Maritime New Zealand regulates maritime safety and the operation of vessels, and Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers. Marine surveying and certain roles require recognised certificates issued by official bodies. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not replace these requirements.
Do marine and offshore employers in New Zealand value private qualifications?
New Zealand has active marine, boatbuilding, port and offshore sectors, particularly in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Employers usually prioritise recognised certificates, licences and practical experience. A SEIUM qualification may support an application, but whether it is valued is for each employer to decide.
Can I study this part-time from New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. You are assigned a technical tutor and must complete a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Programme lengths range from 300 to 1,900 hours.
Take the controls.
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 structure and trends of the nautical market.
Interpret the legal framework for boat charter.
Draft and manage charter contracts.
Design digital marketing plans for nautical businesses.
Apply sales and brokerage techniques for boats.
Organise nautical events with safety and profitability criteria.
Prepare the business plan of a nautical company.
Who it's for
- Nautical charter manager who wants to specialise in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events.
- Yacht broker who wants to specialise in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events.
- Nautical marketing manager who wants to specialise in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events.
- Nautical events organiser who wants to specialise in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events.
- Shipyard sales director who wants to specialise in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events.
- Nautical company manager who wants to specialise in Commercialisation, Charter and Nautical Events.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nautical charter sector.
What you'll work with
- LAW 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation (Law 14/2014 Maritime Navigation)
- Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (Consumer and User Protection)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (Data Protection)
- Royal Decree 875/2014 (Recreational Nautical Qualifications)
- Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft)
- Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Structure of the recreational nautical sector1.2Segments: sailing, motor, superyachts and charter1.3Market data for Spain and the Mediterranean1.4Nautical customer profile1.5Seasonality and destinations1.6Players: shipyards, brokers and marinas1.7Sustainability trends1.8Economics of a marina1.9Associations such as ANEN1.10Practical case study: analysis of a nautical destination
2.1Recreational craft and commercial use2.2RD 875/2014 on nautical qualifications2.3Order FOM/1144/2003 on safety2.4Charter with and without skipper2.5Clearance and registration on the sixth list2.6Regional charter regulations2.7Taxation: VAT and registration tax2.8Mandatory and voluntary insurance2.9Crew requirements2.10Workshop: legal checklist for a charter company
3.1Nautical charter contract3.2MYBA contracts for superyachts3.3Deposits and damage management3.4Check-in and check-out3.5Fleet management and maintenance3.6Berth management3.7Safety and customer briefing3.8Incidents and complaints3.9Booking management software3.10Practical exercise: drafting rental conditions
4.1Positioning and value proposition4.2Online booking platforms4.3SEO and content marketing4.4Social media and video4.5Nautical influencer marketing4.6Dynamic pricing and seasons4.7Customer loyalty4.8Partnerships with hotels and tourism4.9Campaign measurement4.10Practical case study: seasonal marketing plan
5.1Boat sales process5.2New build and second-hand5.3Valuation and survey5.4Sale and purchase contracts5.5Nautical finance and leasing5.6Flag transfer5.7Boat shows such as Barcelona and Cannes5.8Broker ethics and code of conduct5.9After-sales service and warranties5.10Workshop: valuation of a used boat
6.1Types of event: regattas, boat shows and experiences6.2Regatta organisation and World Sailing rules6.3Harbour master permits6.4Water and land logistics6.5Safety and emergency plan6.6Sponsorship and commercialisation6.7Budget and feasibility6.8Event sustainability6.9Measuring economic impact6.10Practical exercise: safety plan for a regatta
7.1Business model of a charter company7.2Occupancy and average rate7.3Fixed and variable costs per vessel7.4Fleet depreciation7.5Fleet management in a management system7.6Profitability analysis7.7Fleet financing7.8Digitalisation and platforms7.9Business risks7.10Practical case study: fleet income statement
8.1Target market analysis8.2Definition of the offer8.3Legal framework and licences8.4Operations plan8.5Marketing and sales plan8.6Design of a launch event8.7Economic and financial plan8.8Risk analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HubSpot, Salesforce, MMK Booking Manager, advanced Excel, Canva, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from practical cases of charter contracting, nautical event planning and operating account analysis. 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 structure and trends of the nautical market.
Interpret the legal framework for boat charter.
Draft and manage charter contracts.
Design digital marketing plans for nautical businesses.
Apply sales and brokerage techniques for boats.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of 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 between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with HubSpot, Salesforce, MMK Booking Manager, advanced Excel and Canva. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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