Master’s in Shipyard, Production & Quality Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in shipyard, production and quality engineering: 12 modules covering the shipbuilding industry, production engineering, steel fabrication, assembly and outfitting, production planning and control, quality management, welding, coatings, trials and delivery, health, safety and environment, and continuous improvement, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the industrial organisation of shipbuilding.
Design block-based build strategies.
Plan and control production in a shipyard.
Implement quality management systems in shipbuilding.
Control the quality of welds and coatings.
Organise ship trials and delivery.
Apply continuous improvement techniques to productivity.
Who it's for
- Shipbuilding production engineers working on build strategy and workshops.
- Shipyard quality managers running quality plans and audits.
- Production planners managing schedules, workload and progress.
- Welding inspectors responsible for procedures, NDT and acceptance.
- Outfitting engineers coordinating piping, electrical and machinery installation.
- Trials and delivery managers taking ships through sea trials to handover.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter newbuilding shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- IACS Rec. 47 (shipbuilding and repair quality standard)
- Resolution MSC.215(82) PSPC (performance standard for protective coatings)
- ISO 3834 (quality requirements for fusion welding)
- ISO 9606-1 (qualification testing of welders)
- ISO 8501-1 (preparation of steel substrates before painting)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management systems)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- AVEVA Marine
- Siemens NX
- Primavera P6
- SAP
- CADMATIC
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Global shipbuilding market1.2Shipyards in Asia, Europe and the Americas1.3Ship types and their construction complexity1.4Life cycle of a newbuilding contract1.5SAJ contract and typical terms1.6Relationship between shipowner, shipyard and classification society1.7Value chain and subcontracting1.8Competitiveness and CGT productivity1.9Trends in the European shipbuilding industry1.10Case study: analysis of a shipyard's order book
2.1Basic, detailed and production engineering2.2Block-based build strategy2.3Product tree and ship breakdown2.4Development of blocks and rings2.5Workshop drawings and parts lists2.6Plate nesting optimisation2.7Assembly sequence2.8Design for production2.93D production modelling2.10Workshop: block strategy for a bulk carrier
3.1Plate reception and treatment3.2Shot blasting and shop priming3.3Plasma, oxy-fuel and laser cutting3.4Forming of plates and profiles3.5Prefabrication and flat panels3.6Automated panel lines3.7Curved blocks and their construction3.8Dimensional control by survey3.9Workshop waste management3.10Practical exercise: fabrication route for a stiffened panel
4.1Pre-erection and grand blocks4.2Erection on the building berth and in dock4.3Advanced block outfitting4.4Piping, ventilation and electrical4.5Installation of main machinery4.6Accommodation and interior outfitting4.7Launching and floating out4.8Afloat outfitting4.9Coordination of trades4.10Case study: outfitting sequence for an engine room
5.1Master planning of the ship5.2Block and workshop planning5.3Workload and levelling5.4Physical progress control5.5S-curves and earned value5.6Materials management and internal logistics5.7MES systems in shipyards5.8Productivity indicators5.9Lean shipbuilding principles5.10Workshop: block workshop planning
6.1ISO 9001 in shipyards6.2Ship quality plan6.3Incoming quality control6.4In-process inspection6.5Non-conformance management6.6Corrective and preventive actions6.7Internal and client audits6.8Cost of poor quality6.9Supplier quality6.10Practical exercise: inspection and test plan for a block
7.1Welding processes in the shipyard7.2WPS and PQR procedure qualification7.3Welder qualification to ISO 96067.4Welding defects7.5Non-destructive testing: RT, UT, MT and PT7.6Classification society acceptance standards7.7Distortion and its control7.8Automated and robotic welding7.9Joint traceability7.10Lab: interpretation of a weld radiograph
8.1Hull paint systems8.2PSPC standard for ballast tanks8.3Surface preparation to ISO 85018.4Thickness and adhesion control8.5Environmental conditions for application8.6NACE and FROSIO coating inspection8.7Cathodic protection on ships8.8Cargo tank coatings8.9Coating defects and repair8.10Case study: coating plan for ballast tanks
9.1Tightness and pressure tests9.2Harbour acceptance tests of equipment9.3Inclining test and lightship weight9.4Sea and speed trials9.5IMO manoeuvrability trials9.6Noise and vibration during trials9.7Outstanding items list and warranties9.8Delivery documentation9.9Statutory and class certificates9.10Practical exercise: sea trials programme
10.1Hazards in shipyards10.2Hot work and confined spaces10.3Occupational risk prevention10.4ISO 14001 environmental management10.5VOC emissions from painting10.6Safety in lifting and transport of blocks10.7Coordination of contractor activities10.8Safety indicators10.9Safety culture10.10Case study: risk assessment of a dry dock
11.1Six Sigma in shipbuilding11.2Kaizen and 5S in workshops11.3Analysis of losses and waste11.4Benchmarking against Asian shipyards11.5Automation and robotics11.6Industry 4.0 in shipyards11.7Training and multi-skilling11.8Knowledge management11.9Excellence indicators11.10Workshop: Six Sigma project to reduce rework
12.1Diagnosis of a shipyard or workshop12.2Analysis of the production process12.3Production improvement proposal12.4Associated quality system12.5Planning and resources12.6Assessment of expected results12.7Conclusions and proposals12.8Review with the thesis supervisor12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AVEVA Marine, Siemens NX, Primavera P6, SAP and CADMATIC, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: preparing a construction quality plan, planning block production and drawing up a sea trials and delivery programme. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 9001, IACS Rec. 47, Resolution MSC.215(82) PSPC, ISO 3834, ISO 9606-1, ISO 8501-1, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with AVEVA Marine, Siemens NX, Primavera P6, SAP and CADMATIC, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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