Course in Reliability in Marine Electric Propulsion
300-hour online course in reliability in marine electric propulsion. 6 modules covering IEC 60812 Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA and FMECA), IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 Guidelines for vessels and units with dynamic positioning systems, and ReliaSoft BlockSim. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the electric and hybrid propulsion architectures used on vessels.
Apply reliability, availability and maintainability models to propulsion plants.
Carry out FMECA and fault tree analysis of electric propulsion systems.
Evaluate power quality and protection coordination on board.
Design redundancy strategies for vessels with dynamic positioning.
Implement reliability-centred maintenance and condition-based maintenance programmes.
Prepare technical reliability reports for shipowners and classification societies.
Who it's for
- Naval electrical engineer seeking to specialise in Reliability in marine electric propulsion.
- Reliability engineer seeking to specialise in Reliability in marine electric propulsion.
- Electrical superintendent seeking to specialise in Reliability in marine electric propulsion.
- Marine electrotechnician seeking to specialise in Reliability in marine electric propulsion.
- FMEA specialist in dynamic positioning seeking to specialise in Reliability in marine electric propulsion.
- Classification society surveyor seeking to specialise in Reliability in marine electric propulsion.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60812 Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA and FMECA)
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 Guidelines for vessels and units with dynamic positioning systems
- IEC 60092-501 Electrical installations in ships. Electric propulsion
- IEC 61025 Fault tree analysis
- IEC 61078 Reliability block diagrams
- IEC 60300-3-11 Reliability-centred maintenance
- IEEE 519 Control of harmonics in electrical power systems
- IEC 61508 Functional safety of electrical, electronic and programmable electronic systems
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Integrated electrical plant and diesel-electric systems1.2Alternating and direct current distribution1.3Induction, synchronous and permanent magnet motors1.4PWM and LCI frequency converters1.5Pod-type azimuthing propulsors1.6Hybrid systems with lithium-ion batteries1.7Redundancy on vessels with dynamic positioning1.8Open and closed busbar configurations1.9Class requirements for electric propulsion1.10Case study: architecture of a DP2 vessel
2.1Failure rate and bathtub curve2.2Exponential and Weibull distributions2.3MTBF, MTTR and operational availability2.4Reliability block diagrams2.5k-out-of-n redundant systems2.6OREDA failure databases2.7Common cause failures and the beta factor2.8Markov models for degraded states2.9Allocation of reliability targets2.10Laboratory: RBD model of a propulsion plant
3.1FMEA and FMECA according to IEC 608123.2Redundancy FMEA for DP vessels3.3Fault tree analysis according to IEC 610253.4Verification tests of the FMEA at sea3.5Hidden failures and dormant modes3.6Short circuits and protection coordination3.7Voltage dips and ride-through capability3.8Typical failures in converters and IGBTs3.9Insulation degradation in motors3.10Workshop: FMECA of an azimuthing propulsor
4.1Harmonics and THD distortion limits4.2Active and passive filters on board4.3Medium-voltage protection selectivity4.4Short-circuit and arc flash studies4.5Power management and load shedding4.6Prevention of total blackout on board4.7Electromagnetic compatibility on vessels4.8Isolated neutral IT systems4.9Factory and sea acceptance tests4.10Practical session: harmonic study with converters
5.1Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)5.2Vibration analysis of electric motors5.3Thermography of switchboards and connections5.4Partial discharge measurement5.5Motor current signature analysis5.6Bearing monitoring and shaft currents5.7Battery state management via BMS5.8Condition-based maintenance and IIoT5.9Root cause analysis of failures5.10Case study: RCM plan for a hybrid ferry
6.1Vessel selection and operational mission6.2Functional model of the electrical plant6.3FMECA and fault tree analysis6.4System availability calculation6.5Proposal for redundancy improvements6.6Maintenance plan and critical spare parts6.7Life cycle cost analysis6.8Report for the classification society6.9Dissertation 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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph Reliability Workbench, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals are based on real FMECA procedures for a propulsion system, harmonic studies of the onboard network, and redundancy tests on DP vessels. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the electric and hybrid propulsion architectures used on vessels.
Apply reliability, availability and maintainability models to propulsion plants.
Carry out FMECA and fault tree analysis of electric propulsion systems.
Evaluate power quality and protection coordination on board.
Design redundancy strategies for vessels with dynamic positioning.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 will work with ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph Reliability Workbench, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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