Ammonia and Onboard Safety Course
Online 300-hour course in ammonia and onboard safety. 6 modules covering IMO MSC.1/Circ.1687 Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel, IGF Code (International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels) and DNV Phast. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Ammonia and Onboard Safety Course — studying from India
India has a long coastline and growing maritime ambitions, supported by shipbuilding and port development at Kochi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Larsen & Toubro's offshore arm are important employers. The Directorate General of Shipping sets regulations for vessel safety and seafarers, while the Indian Register of Shipping provides classification services. Offshore oil and gas activity led by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation adds further demand. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and recreational boat design.
Fees for India: ₹57,900 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies regulate naval and offshore engineering in India?
The Directorate General of Shipping regulates shipping, and the Indian Register of Shipping is the classification society. Naval work is tied to the Indian Navy and shipyards. SEIUM's qualification is a private one and is not accredited by any national body, so recognition by these organisations is not automatic and must be checked with them.
Which employers in India use naval, offshore and nautical engineering skills?
Shipyards such as Mazagon Dock and Cochin Shipyard, offshore oil and gas service firms, marine consultancies, and sports boat builders are typical employers. Each decides its own hiring criteria. The programme can support your profile, but it does not secure a role or any particular recognition.
Can I study this online from India with a job, and what are the costs?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in India and do not need a student visa. Workload depends on the programme length, with support from an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
Take the controls.
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
Understand the properties and risks of ammonia as a fuel.
Identify energy conversion technologies using ammonia.
Assess toxicological and dispersion risks on board.
Apply IMO guidelines and alternative design.
Design detection, ventilation and protection measures.
Plan emergency response to leaks.
Prepare a safety study for a vessel using ammonia.
Who it's for
- Maritime safety engineer wishing to specialise in Ammonia and Onboard Safety.
- Alternative fuel systems engineer wishing to specialise in Ammonia and Onboard Safety.
- Marine engineering officer wishing to specialise in Ammonia and Onboard Safety.
- Technical superintendent wishing to specialise in Ammonia and Onboard Safety.
- Decarbonisation consultant wishing to specialise in Ammonia and Onboard Safety.
- Classification society surveyor wishing to specialise in Ammonia and Onboard Safety.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1687 Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel
- IGF Code International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels
- IGC Code International Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1455 Guidelines for the approval of alternative designs
- Directive 2000/39/EC occupational exposure limit values
- ISO 20519 Bunkering of gaseous fuels
- STCW Convention Regulation V/3
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Physico-chemical properties of ammonia1.2Grey, blue and green ammonia1.3Energy density and comparison with other fuels1.4Combustion: flame speed and ignition temperature1.5NOx and N2O emissions1.6Toxicity and exposure limits1.7Corrosivity and material compatibility1.8Production and supply chain1.9Demand forecasts in maritime transport1.10Case study: energy comparison of ammonia, LNG and methanol
2.1Two-stroke engines for ammonia2.2Four-stroke engines and pilot fuel2.3SOFC fuel cells fuelled with ammonia2.4Ammonia cracking to hydrogen2.5Exhaust gas treatment: SCR and N2O control2.6Ammonia slip and its control2.7Refrigerated and pressurised storage2.8Fuel supply systems2.9Technology development status2.10Workshop: energy balance of a cracking system
3.1Toxicological effects on people3.2Dispersion of toxic clouds3.3Hazardous zones and safety distances3.4Leak detection and alarm thresholds3.5Ventilation and purge systems3.6Personal and respiratory protective equipment3.7Emergency showers and decontamination3.8Space design to minimise exposure3.9Experience of gas carriers handling ammonia3.10Laboratory: modelling the dispersion of a leak
4.1IMO interim guidelines for ammonia4.2Application of the IGF Code and alternative design4.3IGC Code requirements for transport4.4Classification rules for ammonia fuel4.5Occupational health regulations on exposure4.6Specific crew training4.7Ammonia bunkering and port permits4.8Well-to-wake emissions accounting4.9Expected developments in regulation4.10Case study: approval route for a design
5.1Leak response plans5.2Crew organisation in emergencies5.3Specific drills and exercises5.4Coordination with port services5.5First aid for exposure5.6Safe bunkering procedures5.7Maintenance of ammonia systems5.8Waste management and venting5.9Safety culture on board5.10Practice: emergency plan for a leak in the engine room
6.1Definition of the vessel and fuel system6.2Hazard identification using HAZID6.3Leak consequence analysis6.4Design of detection, ventilation and protection6.5Zone classification and distances6.6Operating and bunkering procedures6.7Emergency response plan6.8Crew training programme6.9Report 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 the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Phast, ALOHA (EPA/NOAA), Aspen HYSYS, DNV Safeti, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: HAZID analysis of an ammonia fuel system, modelling the dispersion of toxic clouds, and leak response drills. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Understand the properties and risks of ammonia as a fuel.
Identify energy conversion technologies using ammonia.
Assess toxicological and dispersion risks on board.
Apply IMO guidelines and alternative design.
Design detection, ventilation and protection measures.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, which is compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with DNV Phast, ALOHA (EPA/NOAA), Aspen HYSYS and DNV Safeti. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is the Institute's own training, not an official qualification from the Spanish 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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