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Diploma in Marine ESS, Integration and IEC/IMO Protection

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in marine energy storage systems (ESS), electrical integration and IEC/IMO protection. 8 modules covering energy storage on ships, electrical integration, DC and AC protection, IEC standards, IMO and classification requirements, thermal safety and commissioning, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Diploma in Marine ESS, Integration and IEC/IMO Protection — studying from Australia

Australia's maritime sector is substantial, encompassing naval shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, port operations and recreational boating. The Royal Australian Navy's shipbuilding programmes, including the Hunter class frigates and Henderson Defence Precinct in Western Australia, generate significant engineering demand. Offshore energy developments on the North West Shelf and in Bass Strait require marine and structural expertise. Recreational boating is widespread, supported by a strong sports nautical industry. Employers include naval shipbuilders, offshore operators, port authorities and marine equipment manufacturers.

Fees for Australia: A$1,740 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Australia

  • Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
  • Naval Shipbuilding College
  • Standards Australia
  • National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)

Typical roles

  • Naval Architect
  • Marine Engineer
  • Offshore Structures Engineer
  • Marine Systems Engineer

Questions from Australia

Is this training recognised by Australian maritime regulators such as AMSA?

SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority regulates maritime certificates and qualifications separately, and SEIUM training does not replace those requirements. Confirm with AMSA or your employer which credentials your intended role requires.

Which Australian employers might consider this qualification for naval or offshore work?

Offshore energy operators, shipbuilders, naval contractors, marine consultancies and sports nautical manufacturers are examples of Australian employers in this area. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria and on any required certifications. A private qualification is one factor among experience and licensing.

Can I study this part time from Australia, and can employers help pay?

Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and fit learning around your schedule. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the total hours and expected pace before committing.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify energy storage applications on ships.

02

Integrate ESS into on-board electrical networks.

03

Design DC and AC protection schemes.

04

Apply the marine IEC standards.

05

Meet IMO and classification society requirements.

06

Ensure the thermal safety of battery rooms.

07

Plan commissioning and operation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Naval electrical engineers working on hybrid and battery-powered vessels.
  • Marine battery system integrators.
  • Protection engineers moving into shipboard DC and AC networks.
  • Classification surveyors reviewing ESS installations.
  • Electrical superintendents at shipping companies.
  • Commissioning engineers for shipyards and offshore units.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the shipbuilding sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 60092-507 (batteries in ship electrical installations)
  • IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
  • IEC 62620 (performance of industrial lithium batteries)
  • IEC 61660-1 (short-circuit currents in DC auxiliary installations)
  • IEC 60533 (electromagnetic compatibility on ships)
  • SOLAS Chapter II-1 (construction, machinery and electrical installations)
  • DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2 (DNV class rules for battery power)
  • IEC 61892-1 (electrical installations on mobile and fixed offshore units)
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  • ETAP
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • PSCAD
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1ESS applications on ships
  2. 1.2Functions: peak shaving, spinning reserve and propulsion
  3. 1.3Operating profiles and benefits
  4. 1.4Marine battery chemistries
  5. 1.5Supercapacitors on board
  6. 1.6Energy and power sizing
  7. 1.7Location of the ESS on the ship
  8. 1.8Reference projects
  9. 1.9Costs and payback
  10. 1.10Case study: ESS for an offshore supply vessel
  1. 2.1AC networks on board
  2. 2.2DC networks on board
  3. 2.3Interconnection converters
  4. 2.4Power management system
  5. 2.5Integration with diesel generators
  6. 2.6Operating modes with ESS
  7. 2.7Network start-up from batteries
  8. 2.8Power quality and harmonics
  9. 2.9Load flow studies
  10. 2.10Lab: simulation of a hybrid on-board network
  1. 3.1Battery short-circuit currents
  2. 3.2Fuses and DC protection
  3. 3.3DC circuit breakers
  4. 3.4Protection coordination in DC networks
  5. 3.5Differential and insulation protection
  6. 3.6Insulation monitoring in IT networks
  7. 3.7Selectivity between sources
  8. 3.8Arc flash studies
  9. 3.9Converter protection
  10. 3.10Practical: short-circuit study on a DC bus
  1. 4.1IEC 60092 series for electrical installations
  2. 4.2IEC 60092-507 for batteries
  3. 4.3IEC 62619 battery safety
  4. 4.4IEC 62620 performance
  5. 4.5IEC 60533 electromagnetic compatibility
  6. 4.6IEC 61660 DC short-circuit currents
  7. 4.7IEC 61892 for offshore units
  8. 4.8Type testing of components
  9. 4.9Equipment certification
  10. 4.10Workshop: IEC standards matrix for an ESS
  1. 5.1SOLAS and emergency power sources
  2. 5.2IMO guidelines for batteries
  3. 5.3DNV rules for batteries
  4. 5.4Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register rules
  5. 5.5Class notations for ESS
  6. 5.6Required FMEA analyses
  7. 5.7ESS sea trials
  8. 5.8Documentation for approval
  9. 5.9Flag state requirements
  10. 5.10Case study: class approval package
  1. 6.1Thermal runaway in battery rooms
  2. 6.2Ventilation and gas extraction
  3. 6.3Early gas detection
  4. 6.4On-board fire-extinguishing systems
  5. 6.5Liquid cooling of racks
  6. 6.6Battery room air-conditioning
  7. 6.7Separation by fire divisions
  8. 6.8Emergency procedures
  9. 6.9Crew training
  10. 6.10Lab: ventilation calculation for a battery room
  1. 7.1Factory acceptance tests
  2. 7.2Harbour acceptance tests
  3. 7.3Sea trials
  4. 7.4Tuning of the management system
  5. 7.5State-of-health monitoring
  6. 7.6Maintenance of ESS installations
  7. 7.7Software updates
  8. 7.8Warranty management
  9. 7.9Performance indicators
  10. 7.10Practical: harbour acceptance test protocol
  1. 8.1Vessel selection
  2. 8.2Operating profile analysis
  3. 8.3ESS sizing
  4. 8.4Electrical integration design
  5. 8.5Protection study
  6. 8.6Class requirements
  7. 8.7Test plan
  8. 8.8Project conclusions
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is 100% online 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 each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures: ESS sizing by operating profile, short-circuit studies on DC buses, and harbour and sea trial protocols. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: IEC 60092-507, IEC 62619, IEC 62620, IEC 61660-1, IEC 60533, SOLAS Chapter II-1, DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2, IEC 61892-1.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 60092-507, IEC 62619 and IEC 62620 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:A complete marine ESS project, from operating profile and sizing to protection study, class requirements and test plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Operating profile analysis
Select a vessel and analyse its operating profile to define the role of the ESS.
ESS sizing
Size the storage system in energy and power for the chosen profile.
Electrical integration design
Design the integration of the ESS into the on-board AC or DC network.
Protection study
Carry out the short-circuit and protection coordination study for the installation.
Final project
Compile the class requirements, test plan and conclusions into a documented report, presented and reviewed with your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Naval electrical engineerMarine battery system integratorProtection engineerClassification surveyorElectrical superintendentCommissioning engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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