Auxiliary Vessel Electrification Course
Online 300-hour course in auxiliary vessel electrification. 6 modules covering DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.1 Battery class notation, IEC 62619 Safety requirements for lithium batteries for industrial use and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the operating profiles of the port auxiliary fleet.
Select the battery chemistry and configuration suited to each mission.
Design hybrid and fully electric propulsion architectures.
Size port charging infrastructure and its grid connection.
Apply class and safety requirements to battery installations.
Plan the operation and maintenance of an electric fleet.
Evaluate total cost of ownership and avoided emissions.
Who it's for
- Marine electrical systems engineer who wants to specialise in Electrification of auxiliary vessels.
- Naval battery integrator who wants to specialise in Electrification of auxiliary vessels.
- Port fleet manager who wants to specialise in Electrification of auxiliary vessels.
- Charging infrastructure engineer who wants to specialise in Electrification of auxiliary vessels.
- Technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Electrification of auxiliary vessels.
- Classification society inspector who wants to specialise in Electrification of auxiliary vessels.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join towage and pilotage companies.
What you'll work with
- DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.1 Battery class notation
- IEC 62619 Safety requirements for lithium batteries for industrial use
- ABS Guide for Use of Lithium Batteries in the Marine and Offshore Industries
- IEC 62620 Lithium batteries for industrial applications
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 Shore connection systems
- IEC 60092 series Electrical installations in ships
- IEC 62485 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Tugboats, pilot boats and barges1.2Intermittent duty cycles and power peaks1.3Analysis of real load profiles1.4Range, recharging and waiting times1.5Local emissions in port environments1.6Life-cycle cost comparison1.7Electric tugboats already in service1.8Class requirements for electric vessels1.9Existing technical and operational barriers1.10Case study: load profile of a port tugboat
2.1NMC, LFP and LTO chemistries2.2Cells, modules and battery packs2.3Battery management systems (BMS)2.4State of charge and state of health2.5Thermal runaway and cell-to-cell propagation2.6Ventilation, fire suppression and battery spaces2.7Liquid cooling and thermal control2.8Degradation and cycle life2.9Type testing and certification2.10Laboratory: modelling battery ageing
3.1Diesel-electric configuration with batteries3.2Fully electric propulsion3.3DC busbars and converters3.4Permanent magnet motors3.5Backup generation and emergency mode3.6Energy management and dispatch strategies3.7Hydrogen fuel cells as range extenders3.8Integration of electric deck machinery3.9Selectivity and protection in DC systems3.10Workshop: sizing a hybrid system
4.1Cable charging and standardised connectors4.2Automatic and robotic charging4.3Connection power and grid reinforcement4.4Stationary storage on the quay4.5Integration of port renewables4.6Electricity tariffs and contracts4.7Coordination of charging with operations4.8Electrical safety at berth4.9Business models for port electrification4.10Practical: charging point for a tugboat fleet
5.1Risk assessment of battery installations5.2Emergency procedures for thermal runaway5.3High-voltage training for crews5.4Maintenance of batteries and converters5.5Remote monitoring of electric fleets5.6BMS fault diagnosis5.7Second life and battery recycling5.8Periodic class surveys5.9Operational availability indicators5.10Case study: analysis of a battery incident
6.1Vessel selection and its mission6.2Load profile analysis6.3Choice of architecture and battery chemistry6.4Sizing of batteries and propulsion6.5Design of the charging infrastructure6.6Risk assessment and safety plan6.7Total cost of ownership analysis6.8Avoided emissions balance6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Ansys Fluent, HOMER Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical work is based on real procedures: load profile analysis of a tugboat, sizing of a marine battery system, and risk assessment of a battery space. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise the operating profiles of the port auxiliary fleet.
Select the battery chemistry and configuration suited to each mission.
Design hybrid and fully electric propulsion architectures.
Size port charging infrastructure and its grid connection.
Apply class and safety requirements to battery installations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level 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 comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The work is carried out with MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Ansys Fluent and HOMER Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is SEIUM's own training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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