Course in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships
Online 300-hour course in energy efficiency on cruise ships. 6 modules covering MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 (EEXI, CII and SEEMP), ISO 50001 Energy management systems and Wärtsilä Eniram. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the energy profile of a cruise ship across its different operating modes.
Identify energy-saving measures in propulsion, hull and power plant.
Size heat recovery systems and battery energy storage.
Optimise hotel service consumption, especially air conditioning.
Prepare and update a SEEMP aligned with the CII indicator.
Quantify savings using measurement and verification protocols.
Assess the economic impact of FuelEU Maritime and emissions trading.
Who it's for
- Marine energy efficiency engineer who wants to specialise in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships.
- Chief engineer on cruise ships who wants to specialise in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships.
- Fleet sustainability manager who wants to specialise in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships.
- Passenger vessel technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships.
- Performance data analyst who wants to specialise in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships.
- Energy auditor who wants to specialise in Energy Efficiency on Cruise Ships.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join cruise shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 (EEXI, CII and SEEMP)
- ISO 50001 Energy management systems
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 FuelEU Maritime
- Directive (EU) 2023/959 on the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 High voltage shore connection systems
- ISO 19030 Measurement of changes in hull and propeller performance
- International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol IPMVP
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Main consumers: propulsion and hotel1.2Electrical balance in navigation, manoeuvring and port1.3HVAC air conditioning and its weight in consumption1.4Galleys, laundries and domestic hot water1.5Fresh water production by reverse osmosis1.6Operating profiles by itinerary and season1.7Consumption indicators per passenger and night1.8EEXI and CII requirements for passenger ships1.9Energy audit according to ISO 500011.10Case study: energy balance of a 3,000-berth cruise ship
2.1Resistance to advance and hull forms2.2Trim optimisation using operational data2.3Low-friction antifouling coatings2.4Air lubrication under the hull2.5Azimuth thrusters and pod efficiency2.6Energy-saving devices: fins and ducts2.7Speed planning and just-in-time arrival2.8In-service hull and propeller cleaning2.9Weather routing and currents2.10Laboratory: analysis of optimal trim
3.1Management of generator sets and optimal loading3.2Heat recovery from jacket water and exhaust3.3Waste heat boilers and hotel steam3.4Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC)3.5Batteries for peak shaving and spinning reserve3.6Fuel cells on passenger ships3.7Onshore power supply in port (OPS)3.8Dual-fuel LNG engines on cruise ships3.9Direct current distribution3.10Practice: sizing a heat recovery system
4.1Variable flow air conditioning and free cooling4.2Heat pumps and high-efficiency chillers4.3LED lighting and occupancy-based control4.4Management of galleys and cold rooms4.5Laundries and reuse of waste heat4.6Waste management and energy recovery4.7Advanced wastewater treatment4.8Involvement of crew and passengers4.9Ship energy management systems4.10Case study: reducing HVAC consumption in public areas
5.1SEEMP plan parts I, II and III5.2Continuous monitoring of consumption and emissions5.3Baseline and IPMVP protocol5.4Energy digital twins5.5Efficiency-oriented predictive maintenance5.6Investment analysis and payback period5.7EU ETS emissions allowance trading5.8FuelEU Maritime compliance5.9Certifications and ESG reporting5.10Workshop: measurement and verification of an energy-saving measure
6.1Vessel selection and initial diagnosis6.2Baseline consumption and emissions6.3Catalogue of energy-saving measures6.4Technical and economic prioritisation of measures6.5Implementation plan in dry dock and in service6.6Measurement and verification protocol6.7Impact on CII and emission costs6.8Communication plan for the crew6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Wärtsilä Eniram, Kongsberg Vessel Insight, NAPA Voyage Optimization, EnergyPlus, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real energy audit procedures on board a passenger ship, analysis of consumption data by itinerary, and evaluation of energy-saving measures in air conditioning. Assessment is continuous per module 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.
Analyse the energy profile of a cruise ship across its different operating modes.
Identify energy-saving measures in propulsion, hull and power plant.
Size heat recovery systems and battery energy storage.
Optimise hotel service consumption, especially air conditioning.
Prepare and update a SEEMP aligned with the CII indicator.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Wärtsilä Eniram, Kongsberg Vessel Insight, NAPA Voyage Optimization, EnergyPlus and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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