Course in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships
Online 300-hour course in refit and retrofit of passenger ships. 6 modules covering the SOLAS Convention, chapters II-1 and II-2, the FTP Code for fire test procedures and NAPA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Define the technical and commercial scope of a passenger ship refit.
Apply SOLAS and European regulations to major modifications.
Select environmental and energy retrofit solutions.
Plan interior renovation using approved materials.
Manage a dry dock refit project with tight deadlines.
Assess the economic return on retrofit investments.
Develop the complete refit plan for a passenger ship.
Who it's for
- Refit project manager who wishes to specialise in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships.
- Newbuilding and conversion superintendent who wishes to specialise in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships.
- Marine modifications engineer who wishes to specialise in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships.
- Marine interior designer who wishes to specialise in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships.
- Dry dock coordinator who wishes to specialise in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships.
- Flag state inspector who wishes to specialise in Refit and Retrofit of Passenger Ships.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join cruise and ferry operators.
What you'll work with
- SOLAS Convention, chapters II-1 and II-2
- FTP Code for fire test procedures
- Directive 2009/45/EC on safety rules and standards for passenger ships
- LSA Code for life-saving appliances
- BWM Convention for the control and management of ships’ ballast water
- Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment
- Resolution MEPC.340(77) 2021 Guidelines on exhaust gas cleaning systems
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 Shore connection systems
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Refit, retrofit and conversion1.2Commercial and regulatory drivers1.3Life cycle of cruise ships and ferries1.4Shipyards specialising in repair1.5Contracts and repair conditions1.6Phases of a refit project1.7Technical and economic feasibility study1.8Inspection of the vessel’s initial condition1.9Dry dock windows and commercial schedule1.10Case study: scope of a ro-pax refit
2.1Major modifications under SOLAS2.2Damaged stability after modification2.3Safe return to port requirements2.4Fire protection under chapter II-22.5Passenger ships under Directive 2009/45/EC2.6Class and flag requirements2.7Lightship weight and stability test2.8Life-saving appliances under the LSA Code2.9Approval of plans and modifications2.10Practice: regulatory impact of a modification
3.1Installing scrubbers on cruise ships3.2Shore electrical connection in port3.3Batteries and hybrid propulsion3.4Conversion to LNG and alternative fuels3.5Ballast water treatment3.6Advanced wastewater treatment3.7Hydrodynamic improvements: bulbs and propellers3.8Efficient lighting and air conditioning3.9Energy management systems3.10Laboratory: return on an energy retrofit
4.1Redesign of cabins and public areas4.2Approved materials under the FTP Code4.3Prefabricated cabin modules4.4Galleys and catering4.5Entertainment and IT systems4.6Accessibility for persons with reduced mobility4.7Noise and vibration control4.8Signage and escape routes4.9Passenger experience4.10Workshop: renovation of a cabin deck
5.1Planning within tight dry dock windows5.2Coordination of subcontractors5.3On-board logistics and area protection5.4Safety and hot work5.5Change control5.6Testing and commissioning5.7Costs, deviations and claims5.8Return to commercial service5.9Lessons learned from the project5.10Case study: lengthening a cruise ship with a new mid-section
6.1Vessel selection6.2Technical and commercial scope6.3Regulatory analysis of the modifications6.4Retrofit solutions6.5Interior plan6.6Dry dock planning6.7Budget and return6.8Risk management6.9Report 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. 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 NAPA, AVEVA Marine, Primavera P6, Rhino 3D, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals are based on real procedures for the regulatory analysis of a major modification, dry dock refit planning and the economic evaluation of an environmental retrofit. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Define the technical and commercial scope of a passenger ship refit.
Apply SOLAS and European regulations to major modifications.
Select environmental and energy retrofit solutions.
Plan interior renovation using approved materials.
Manage a dry dock refit project with tight deadlines.
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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses NAPA, AVEVA Marine, Primavera P6 and Rhino 3D. 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 integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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