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Postgraduate Diploma in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness

Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness. 8 modules with Resolution MSC.252(83) (integrated navigation systems, INS), IEC 61924-2 (INS) and Wärtsilä NTPRO. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness — studying from Canada

Canada's marine sector includes shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with yards in Halifax, Saint John and Vancouver. The National Shipbuilding Strategy supports the design and construction of federal vessels. Offshore energy activity is centred on Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, while recreational boating and sports nautical manufacturing are active in Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on hull design, propulsion, marine systems and classification.

Fees for Canada: 1,390 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Canada

  • Transport Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND)
  • Canadian Coast Guard
  • Canadian Marine Industry Association

Typical roles

  • Naval Architect
  • Marine Systems Engineer
  • Offshore Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer

Questions from Canada

What language are the programmes taught in?

All programmes are taught in English, which suits engineers working in English-language environments across Canada.

Will this qualification let me use the title Professional Engineer?

No. The title is regulated by provincial engineering regulators such as Professional Engineers Ontario or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Please check their requirements directly before assuming any eligibility.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Differentiate integrated bridge (IBS) and INS architectures.

02

Assess the integration and redundancy of navigation sensors.

03

Apply radar and ARPA functions to collision prevention.

04

Configure alert management in accordance with MSC.302(87).

05

Analyse the factors affecting the officer's situational awareness.

06

Apply cyber-resilience requirements to the bridge network.

07

Evaluate the evolution towards the autonomous and remote bridge.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Integrated bridge engineer wishing to specialise in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness.
  • Navigation officer wishing to specialise in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness.
  • Naval systems integrator wishing to specialise in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness.
  • Maritime OT cybersecurity specialist wishing to specialise in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness.
  • Radar and ARPA instructor wishing to specialise in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness.
  • Autonomous vessel engineer wishing to specialise in IBS Integration and Situational Awareness.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the maritime transport sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Resolution MSC.252(83) (integrated navigation systems, INS)
  • IEC 61924-2 (INS)
  • Resolution MSC.302(87) (bridge alert management)
  • IEC 62388 (shipborne radar)
  • IEC 62923-1 (bridge alert management)
  • IACS UR E27 (system cyber-resilience)
  • IEC 61162 (digital interfaces)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Evolution of the integrated bridge
  2. 1.2INS performance standards MSC.252(83)
  3. 1.3IEC 61924-2 INS test standard
  4. 1.4INS tasks: monitoring, routes and collision avoidance
  5. 1.5Sensor architecture and data sources
  6. 1.6Data integrity and consistency
  7. 1.7Class notation for integrated bridge
  8. 1.8Bridge ergonomics under MSC/Circ.982
  9. 1.9SOLAS requirements for navigation equipment
  10. 1.10Practice: analysis of a ship's INS architecture
  1. 2.1GNSS and its augmentations
  2. 2.2Gyrocompass and satellite compass
  3. 2.3Log and speed through water
  4. 2.4Echo sounder and depth
  5. 2.5Anemometer and meteorological data
  6. 2.6Radar in X and S bands
  7. 2.7Class A AIS
  8. 2.8Sensor integrity and monitoring
  9. 2.9Redundancy and switchover
  10. 2.10Workshop: assessment of position integrity
  1. 3.1Principles of marine radar
  2. 3.2ARPA target tracking
  3. 3.3Performance standards MSC.192(79)
  4. 3.4Calculation and interpretation of CPA and TCPA
  5. 3.5Radar and AIS target fusion
  6. 3.6Application of the COLREGs
  7. 3.7Evasive manoeuvres
  8. 3.8Radar limitations
  9. 3.9Simulated manoeuvre test
  10. 3.10Practice: resolution of crossing situations
  1. 4.1Bridge Alert Management MSC.302(87)
  2. 4.2Alert categories: alarm, warning and caution
  3. 4.3Centralised alert management
  4. 4.4Alarm fatigue
  5. 4.5BNWAS and watch monitoring
  6. 4.6Alert design and prioritisation
  7. 4.7Escalation of unacknowledged alerts
  8. 4.8Alert logging and analysis
  9. 4.9Continuous improvement of alert management
  10. 4.10Case study: bridge alert audit
  1. 5.1Endsley model and its levels
  2. 5.2Human factors on the bridge
  3. 5.3Workload and attention
  4. 5.4Automation and loss of awareness
  5. 5.5Visualisation and integrated presentation
  6. 5.6Augmented reality on the bridge
  7. 5.7Team communication
  8. 5.8Bridge Resource Management
  9. 5.9Decision-making under pressure
  10. 5.10Laboratory: situational awareness exercise in a simulator
  1. 6.1Bridge networks and IEC 61162 protocols
  2. 6.2S-Mode interface MSC.1/Circ.1609
  3. 6.3Integration with automation
  4. 6.4Cybersecurity IEC 61162-460
  5. 6.5IACS UR E26 and E27 rules
  6. 6.6Updates and configuration management
  7. 6.7Bridge acceptance testing
  8. 6.8Integration failures
  9. 6.9System maintenance
  10. 6.10Case study: network failure on an integrated bridge
  1. 7.1Decision support systems
  2. 7.2Computer vision detection
  3. 7.3Advanced sensor fusion
  4. 7.4Remote and autonomous navigation
  5. 7.5IMO MASS Code
  6. 7.6Remote control centres
  7. 7.7Human-machine interaction on automated bridges
  8. 7.8Risks and validation
  9. 7.9Technology trends in navigation
  10. 7.10Case study: evaluation of a camera-based detection system
  1. 8.1Definition of the vessel and mission
  2. 8.2Sensor architecture
  3. 8.3INS design
  4. 8.4Alert management
  5. 8.5Human factors analysis
  6. 8.6Cybersecurity plan
  7. 8.7Test plan
  8. 8.8Risk assessment
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Wärtsilä NTPRO, Kongsberg K-Bridge, MATLAB, Wireshark (NMEA network analysis), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real integrated bridge simulator procedures, radar/ARPA collision-avoidance scenarios and sensor integration tests. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Definition of the vessel and mission

Differentiate integrated bridge (IBS) and INS architectures.

Sensor architecture

Assess the integration and redundancy of navigation sensors.

INS design

Apply radar and ARPA functions to collision prevention.

Alert management

Configure alert management in accordance with MSC.302(87).

Human factors analysis

Analyse the factors affecting the officer's situational awareness.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Integrated bridge engineerNavigation officerNaval systems integratorMaritime OT cybersecurity specialistRadar and ARPA instructorAutonomous vessel engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You work with Wärtsilä NTPRO, Kongsberg K-Bridge, MATLAB and Wireshark (NMEA network analysis). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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