Diploma in Marine Transport Claims Adjusting
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in marine transport claims adjusting. 8 modules covering marine insurance, reference clauses, general average, claims investigation, loss quantification, liability and recoveries, with the York-Antwerp Rules 2016, the Institute Cargo Clauses and Guidewire ClaimCenter, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Marine Transport Claims Adjusting — studying from Australia
Off-road and special-purpose vehicles are central to Australia's mining, agriculture, construction and emergency services sectors. Remote geography and harsh conditions create strong demand for robust machinery, including haul trucks, agricultural equipment and specialist fire and rescue vehicles. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, operator safety and machine automation. Employers include mining equipment manufacturers and dealers, agricultural machinery firms, construction companies and government fleet agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,420 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Australian engineering bodies for off-road vehicle work?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses competence independently, so check its requirements before enrolling if membership is your goal.
Which Australian employers work with off-road and special vehicles and machinery?
Mining and agricultural equipment makers, fleet operators, defence and emergency service vehicle suppliers, and four-wheel-drive modification businesses are examples. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria. Relevant experience and a practical final project are often as important as the qualification.
Can I study this online while working in Australia, and is there support?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; check the total hours and plan a realistic schedule.
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
Know the classes and clauses of marine insurance.
Apply the York-Antwerp Rules to general average.
Investigate marine casualties and determine their cause.
Quantify total and partial losses of ships and cargo.
Manage recovery actions and limitation of liability.
Prepare professional adjustment reports.
Resolve real claims settlement cases.
Who it's for
- Marine claims adjusters looking to consolidate their technical and legal expertise.
- Average adjusters who handle general and particular average cases.
- Marine surveyors who assess damage on board and in port.
- Transport claims handlers at insurers and brokers.
- Recovery analysts pursuing actions against carriers and third parties.
- Marine insurance brokers who advise clients on cover and claims.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into insurance.
What you'll work with
- York-Antwerp Rules 2016 (adjustment of general average)
- Spanish Maritime Navigation Act 14/2014 (Spanish maritime law framework)
- Institute Cargo Clauses 2009 (standard cargo insurance cover)
- International Hull Clauses 2003 (hull and machinery cover)
- LLMC Convention 1976 and 1996 Protocol (limitation of liability for maritime claims)
- International Convention on Salvage 1989 (salvage operations and reward)
- Hague-Visby Rules (carrier liability under bills of lading)
- Spanish Insurance Contract Act 50/1980 (general insurance contract law)
- Guidewire ClaimCenter
- Lloyd's List Intelligence
- Equasis
- MarineTraffic
8 modules
1.1History and principles of marine insurance1.2Hull and machinery insurance1.3Cargo insurance1.4P&I clubs and shipowner liability1.5Freight and delay insurance1.6Insurable interest and agreed value1.7Spanish Maritime Navigation Act 14/20141.8The London market and English policies1.9Parties involved: broker, underwriter and surveyor1.10Workshop: annotated reading of a hull policy
2.1Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C2.2International Hull Clauses 20032.3Institute Time Clauses Hulls2.4Nordic Marine Insurance Plan2.5War and strikes exclusions2.6Warranties and duty of due diligence2.7Franchises and deductibles2.8Collision clause2.9Salvage and sue and labour expenses2.10Case study: cover for a machinery breakdown
3.1Concept and requirements of general average3.2York-Antwerp Rules 20163.3Allowable sacrifices and expenditure3.4Contributory values3.5General average guarantees and bonds3.6Adjustment by the average adjuster3.7Particular average versus general average3.8Salvage and the 1989 Convention3.9Common disputes3.10Practical exercise: simplified general average adjustment
4.1Notification and first actions4.2Surveys on board and in port4.3Inspection of holds and containers4.4Causes: grounding, collision, fire, heavy weather4.5AIS data and VDR records4.6Sampling and laboratory analysis4.7Crew interviews4.8Documentation: bill of lading and logbook4.9Survey report4.10Case study: condensation damage to cargo
5.1Actual and constructive total loss5.2Partial loss and cost of repair5.3Depreciation and salvage of cargo5.4Market loss and loss of profit5.5Grounding and towage expenses5.6Ship valuation5.7Damage to third parties and infrastructure5.8Sub-limits and sum insured5.9Underinsurance and the average clause5.10Practical exercise: adjusting a cargo claim
6.1Hague-Visby Rules6.2Carrier liability6.3Limitation under the LLMC Convention6.4Insurer subrogation6.5Recovery actions against third parties6.6Claim deadlines and time bars6.7Maritime arbitration in London and Madrid6.8Jurisdiction and applicable law6.9Negotiating settlements6.10Case study: recovery against a freight forwarder
7.1The adjuster's code of ethics7.2Document management of the claim file7.3Claims management tools7.4Communication with the insured and reinsurers7.5Fraud detection in marine claims7.6Deadlines and service quality7.7Technical reserves and their review7.8Reports to underwriters7.9Loss ratio indicators7.10Workshop: preparing an adjustment report
8.1Selection of the case study8.2Analysis of the applicable policy8.3Reconstruction of the facts8.4Determination of the cause8.5Quantification of the loss8.6Analysis of cover and exclusions8.7Settlement and recovery proposal8.8Conclusions and recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final 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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original rules and applied exercises. The working software is Guidewire ClaimCenter, Lloyd's List Intelligence, Equasis and MarineTraffic, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: average adjustment in cargo claims, damage surveys on board and in port, and negotiation of recoveries against carriers. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: York-Antwerp Rules 2016, Spanish Maritime Navigation Act 14/2014, Institute Cargo Clauses 2009, International Hull Clauses 2003, LLMC Convention 1976 and 1996 Protocol, International Convention on Salvage 1989, Hague-Visby Rules, Spanish Insurance Contract Act 50/1980.
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
- 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.
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 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 Guidewire ClaimCenter, Lloyd's List Intelligence, Equasis and MarineTraffic, 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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