Port infrastructure electrification course
Online course of 300 hours in port infrastructure electrification. 6 modules covering port energy transition, onshore power supply to ships, electrification of port machinery, port electrical networks and project planning, with an assigned technical tutor.
Port infrastructure electrification course — studying from Canada
Canada is building capacity in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen technologies, supported by federal and provincial investment. Ontario's automotive corridor is attracting battery cell and materials projects, while Québec and British Columbia have strong hydro-powered grids and clean technology clusters. Hydrogen research and fuel cell development are active in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on battery systems, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy storage, with employers including automakers, cell manufacturers and utilities.
Fees for Canada: 695 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Canada
How are fees shown for Canadian learners?
All fees on this site are displayed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Instalment plans are available, and employer sponsorship can be discussed.
Are SEIUM programmes official Canadian degrees?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private awards issued by SEIUM Institute and are not official degrees recognised by Canadian federal or provincial authorities.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the energy consumption and emissions of port terminals.
Size onshore power supply systems for ships at berth.
Plan the electrification of port machinery.
Design port electrical infrastructure and microgrids.
Interpret the applicable European regulatory framework.
Assess economic and environmental viability.
Draw up a phased electrification plan.
Who it's for
- Port electrical engineers
- Port energy and sustainability managers
- Terminal maintenance managers
- Maritime energy transition consultants
- Port authority technical staff
- Infrastructure project engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into ports and maritime terminals
What you'll work with
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (utility connections in port: high-voltage shore connection systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime) (use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport)
- IEC/IEEE 80005-3 (low-voltage shore connection systems)
- MARPOL Convention, Annex VI (prevention of air pollution from ships)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011 (consolidated text of the Spanish State Ports and Merchant Navy Act)
- ETAP
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- HOMER Grid
- AutoCAD Electrical
6 modules
1.1Emissions from berthed ships and terminals1.2Energy consumption of a port terminal1.3Port decarbonisation strategies1.4European framework for alternative fuels1.5Shore-side electricity supply obligations1.6Green ports and environmental certifications1.7Port stakeholders: authority, concession holders and shipping companies1.8Financing port projects1.9Experiences of European ports1.10Case study: emissions inventory of a container terminal
2.1Electrical needs of ships by type2.2High-voltage OPS systems2.3Low-voltage systems for small vessels2.450/60 Hz frequency converters2.5Connection, cables and cable reel management2.6Protections and safety interlocks2.7Adapting the ship for shore connection2.8Connection and disconnection procedures2.9Commissioning tests2.10Practical exercise: sizing an OPS for cruise ships
3.1Electric ship-to-shore cranes and energy recovery3.2RTG cranes electrified by cable or busbar3.3Battery-powered terminal vehicles3.4Electric forklifts and reachstackers3.5Electric port trucks and terminal tractors3.6Charging infrastructure in terminals3.7Automation and electrification3.8Maintenance of port electrical equipment3.9Electrical safety in marine environments3.10Workshop: energy balance of an electric terminal tractor fleet
4.1Grid connection and port substations4.2Network capacity and reinforcements4.3Port microgrids and local management4.4Renewable generation in ports4.5Storage with stationary batteries4.6Energy management and demand control4.7Corrosion and saline environments in installations4.8Fire protection in charging facilities4.9Digitalisation and the port digital twin4.10Case study: microgrid of a quay with photovoltaics and batteries
5.1Analysis of future energy demand5.2Capital and operating costs5.3Electricity tariffs and taxation5.4Business models with shipping companies5.5Public grants and European funds5.6Assessment of emissions reduction5.7Environmental impact assessment5.8Change management with the workforce5.9Energy performance indicators5.10Practical exercise: cost-benefit analysis of an OPS for ferries
6.1Characterisation of the selected port6.2Energy and emissions diagnosis6.3OPS and electric machinery proposal6.4Design of the electrical infrastructure6.5Renewable integration plan6.6Economic and environmental assessment6.7Phased implementation plan6.8Conclusions and recommendations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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 you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER Grid and AutoCAD Electrical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: energy diagnosis of a port terminal, sizing of a shore power supply system for ships and cost-benefit analysis of electrification. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IEC/IEEE 80005-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime), IEC/IEEE 80005-3, MARPOL Convention, Annex VI, ISO 50001, Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER Grid and AutoCAD Electrical, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme 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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