Master’s in Marine/Nautical Electronics: IP67/69K
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in marine/nautical electronics (IP67/69K, corrosion, NMEA 2000 and on-board power). 12 modules covering the marine environment, IP protection ratings, sealed enclosure design, electronics protection, environmental testing, on-board electrical systems, nautical buses, marine EMC, subsea and offshore equipment, certification and reliability, applied to IEC 60529, ISO 20653 and IEC 60945 with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Marine/Nautical Electronics: IP67/69K — studying from Canada
Canada has a strong electronics and telecommunications sector, with clusters in Ottawa, often called Silicon Valley North, as well as Waterloo, Montréal and Vancouver. Companies such as Ciena, BlackBerry (QNX) and numerous semiconductor and embedded systems firms are based here, serving automotive, aerospace, defence and industrial markets. Research at institutions including Carleton University and the University of Waterloo supports advances in communications and microelectronics. Engineers design embedded hardware and software, RF systems and network equipment.
Fees for Canada: C$10,800 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Do Canadian bodies accept electronics or telecom qualifications from private schools?
Electronics and telecom engineers who need the title in Canada typically obtain a Professional Engineer licence from a provincial association, such as Professional Engineers Ontario, based on accredited education and experience. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees and not accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing. Recognition is up to employers or the relevant body.
Are Canadian electronics and telecom employers likely to value this training?
Canada has strong electronics, embedded and telecom employers, including in Ottawa, Montreal and the Greater Toronto Area. Hiring managers usually focus on technical interviews, projects and certifications where relevant. A SEIUM final project can evidence your skills, but whether a private qualification is valued depends on each employer, so ask prospective employers directly.
Is the course manageable with a job, and how are costs handled?
The programmes are fully online and flexible, so you can study from Canada or abroad without needing a student visa, around your working hours. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the effects of the marine environment on electronics.
Interpret and test IP protection ratings.
Design sealed, corrosion-resistant enclosures.
Protect electronics with coatings and potting.
Integrate on-board electrical systems and nautical buses.
Plan environmental and EMC testing.
Certify marine equipment to the applicable regulations.
Who it's for
- Marine electronics engineers.
- Nautical product engineers.
- Environmental test engineers.
- Maritime certification engineers.
- Mechanical designers of enclosures for harsh environments.
- Naval electronics technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the leisure marine sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60529 (degrees of protection provided by enclosures – IP code)
- ISO 20653 (road vehicles – degrees of protection, IP69K)
- IEC 60945 (maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment – general requirements)
- IEC 60068-2-52 (cyclic salt mist test)
- Directive 2014/90/EU (Marine Equipment Directive)
- Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive)
- ISO 13297 (small craft – electrical systems)
- NMEA 2000 (marine electronics network standard)
- SolidWorks
- Ansys Mechanical
- Altium Designer
- Actisense NMEA Reader
12 modules
1.1Salt corrosion1.2Humidity and condensation1.3Vibration and wave slamming1.4Extreme temperatures1.5Ultraviolet radiation1.6Immersion and spray1.7High-pressure cleaning1.8Explosive atmospheres on vessels1.9Classification society requirements1.10Case study: failure analysis of a boat's electronics
2.1The IEC 60529 standard2.2IP67 and IP68 codes2.3IP69K rating and ISO 206532.4Dust tests2.5Immersion tests2.6High-pressure, high-temperature jet tests2.7IK impact ratings2.8Differences between standards2.9Interpreting results2.10Lab: water-tightness test of an enclosure
3.1Materials: marine aluminium, stainless steel and polymers3.2O-rings and flat gaskets3.3Gasket compression3.4Design of lids and fasteners3.5Bulkhead fittings and cable glands3.6Vent membranes3.7Windows and displays3.8Galvanic compatibility3.9Sealing simulation3.10Practical exercise: CAD design of an IP68 enclosure
4.1Conformal coatings4.2Resin potting4.3Parylene coatings4.4Protection against condensation4.5Selection of robust components4.6Sealed connectors4.7Thermal design in closed enclosures4.8Conduction cooling4.9Coating tests4.10Lab: comparison of coatings in salt spray
5.1IEC 60945 for navigation equipment5.2Salt spray (IEC 60068-2-52)5.3Damp heat5.4Thermal cycling5.5Vibration and shock5.6Solar radiation5.7Combined tests5.8Test planning5.9Working with test laboratories5.10Practical exercise: environmental test plan for a unit
6.112, 24 and 48 V systems6.2Marine batteries6.3Installations to ISO 132976.4Reverse polarity protection6.5Cranking transients6.6Corrosion in connections6.7Charging systems6.8Electric and hybrid propulsion6.9Electrical safety6.10Case study: electrical design of a recreational craft
7.1NMEA 01837.2NMEA 2000 and CAN7.3NMEA OneNet and Ethernet7.4Bridge electronics integration7.5AIS and GNSS7.6Radar and echo sounder7.7VHF communications7.8Wi-Fi and connectivity7.9Maritime cyber security7.10Lab: NMEA 2000 network
8.1IEC 60945 and EMC8.2Interference with radio and navigation8.3Earthing on vessels8.4Cable shielding8.5Power supply filters8.6Emission tests8.7Immunity tests8.8Cable segregation8.9Typical solutions8.10Practical exercise: EMC plan for bridge equipment
9.1Subsea electronics9.2Pressure housings9.3Penetrators and wet-mate connectors9.4ROVs and AUVs9.5Oceanographic sensors9.6Power in offshore applications9.7Long-term reliability9.8Offshore maintenance9.9DNV standards9.10Workshop: housing concept for 300 m depth
10.1Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU10.2Wheel mark10.3Classification societies: DNV, Lloyd's Register and Bureau Veritas10.4Recreational Craft Directive10.5Radio Equipment Directive10.6IEC 61162 standards10.7SOLAS and mandatory equipment10.8Technical documentation10.9Market surveillance10.10Case study: certification route for a chartplotter
11.1Reliability analysis11.2Failure modes in the marine environment11.3Preventive maintenance11.4Remote diagnostics11.5Spares and obsolescence11.6Warranty and claims11.7Accelerated life testing11.8Continuous improvement11.9Sustainability and recycling11.10Practical exercise: FMEA of deck equipment
12.1Equipment and operating environment12.2Protection requirements12.3Enclosure design12.4Electronics protection12.5Interfaces and communications12.6Test plan12.7Certification route12.8Reliability analysis12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training 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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altium Designer and Actisense NMEA Reader, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for IP67, IP68 and IP69K water-tightness tests, salt spray tests and vibration and shock tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC 60529, ISO 20653, IEC 60945, IEC 60068-2-52, Directive 2014/90/EU (marine equipment), Directive 2013/53/EU (recreational craft), ISO 13297, NMEA 2000.
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 able to run 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 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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altium Designer and Actisense NMEA Reader, 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 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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