Diploma in Operation, O&M and H₂ Risk Analysis On Board
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in operation, O&M and risk analysis of hydrogen systems on board. 8 modules covering onboard hydrogen systems, hydrogen properties and hazards, the regulatory framework and alternative design, risk analysis, system operation, maintenance and emergency response, with an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe onboard hydrogen systems.
Understand the specific hazards of hydrogen.
Apply the regulatory framework and alternative design.
Carry out qualitative and quantitative risk analyses.
Define operating and bunkering procedures.
Plan the maintenance of hydrogen systems.
Prepare the emergency response.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen safety engineers.
- Chief engineers on ships using new fuels.
- Maritime risk analysts.
- Technical superintendents.
- Classification society surveyors.
- Fuel cell maintenance technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the shipping industry.
What you'll work with
- IGF Code (safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels)
- MSC.1/Circ.1455 (IMO guidelines for the approval of alternatives and equivalents)
- MSC.1/Circ.1647 (IMO interim guidelines for the safety of ships using fuel cell power installations)
- DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2 (DNV class rules for propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems)
- IEC 60079-10-1 (classification of areas with explosive gas atmospheres)
- ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- IEC 62282-3-100 (safety of stationary fuel cell power systems)
- ISO 31000 (risk management guidelines)
- DNV Phast
- FLACS
- Aspen HYSYS
- PHA-Pro
8 modules
1.1Architecture of a hydrogen-powered ship1.2Marine PEM fuel cells1.3Hybridisation with batteries1.4Compressed storage on board1.5Liquid hydrogen on ships1.6Alternative carriers on board1.7Supply and pressure regulation systems1.8Reference projects in Europe1.9Current limitations of the technology1.10Case study: analysis of a hydrogen ferry
2.1Flammability and detonation limits2.2Minimum ignition energy2.3Invisible flames and detection2.4Dispersion in enclosed spaces2.5Material embrittlement2.6Hazards of cryogenic hydrogen2.7Physiological effects of exposure2.8Comparison with other fuels2.9Lessons from industrial incidents2.10Practical exercise: dispersion calculation in an enclosed space
3.1IGF Code and low-flashpoint fuels3.2Alternative design procedure MSC.1/Circ.14553.3IMO interim guidelines for fuel cells3.4DNV rules for fuel cells3.5Flag requirements3.6Hazardous areas and ATEX classification3.7Ventilation of spaces3.8Detection and shutdown requirements3.9Documentation for approval3.10Workshop: approval strategy for a design
4.1HAZID hazard identification4.2HAZOP studies of systems4.3Fault tree analysis4.4Leak consequence analysis4.5Dispersion and explosion modelling4.6Risk acceptance criteria4.7Mitigation measures4.8Quantitative risk analysis (QRA)4.9Risk register4.10Lab: HAZOP of a supply system
5.1Start-up and shutdown procedures5.2Operation at different loads5.3Managing hydrogen purity5.4Purging and inerting5.5Monitoring parameters5.6Alarm management5.7Operation in port5.8Hydrogen bunkering5.9Coordination with the terminal5.10Case study: safe bunkering procedure
6.1Fuel cell maintenance6.2Stack degradation and replacement6.3Maintenance of tanks and valves6.4Inspection of piping and joints6.5Detector calibration6.6Data-driven predictive maintenance6.7Spare parts management6.8Contracts with manufacturers6.9Reliability indicators6.10Practical exercise: maintenance plan for a hydrogen system
7.1Emergency scenarios7.2Leak response7.3Responding to hydrogen fires7.4Evacuation and safe areas7.5Coordination with shore services7.6Crew training7.7Drills and exercises7.8Incident investigation7.9Safety culture7.10Case study: leak drill in a fuel cell room
8.1Selecting the ship to study8.2System description8.3Hazard identification8.4Risk assessment8.5Selecting mitigation measures8.6Writing operating procedures8.7Maintenance plan8.8Project conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable materials, 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 work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Phast, FLACS, Aspen HYSYS and PHA-Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, including HAZID and HAZOP studies of hydrogen systems, leak dispersion modelling and bunkering and emergency procedures. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IGF Code, MSC.1/Circ.1455, MSC.1/Circ.1647, DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2, IEC 60079-10-1, ISO 14687, IEC 62282-3-100, ISO 31000.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with DNV Phast, FLACS, Aspen HYSYS and PHA-Pro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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