Course in Multihull and Catamaran Design
300-hour online course in multihull and catamaran design. 6 modules covering the HSC Code 2000 (International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft), ISO 12215-7 Scantling determination of multihull boats, and Maxsurf. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Multihull and Catamaran Design — 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 types and advantages of multihulls.
Estimate resistance, taking hull interference into account.
Analyse the specific structural loads on the connecting bridge.
Assess the seakeeping behaviour and comfort of a catamaran.
Select the appropriate propulsion plant for multihulls.
Apply the HSC Code and ISO standards for craft.
Develop the preliminary design of a catamaran.
Who it's for
- Multihull designer looking to specialise in Multihull and Catamaran Design.
- Naval project engineer looking to specialise in Multihull and Catamaran Design.
- Composite structures engineer looking to specialise in Multihull and Catamaran Design.
- Technical manager at a boatyard looking to specialise in Multihull and Catamaran Design.
- Consultant for passenger craft looking to specialise in Multihull and Catamaran Design.
- Surveyor at a classification society looking to specialise in Multihull and Catamaran Design.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the recreational boating sector.
What you'll work with
- HSC Code 2000, International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft
- ISO 12215-7 Scantling determination of multihull boats
- ISO 12217-2 Stability of sailing boats of length greater than or equal to 6 m
- Directive 2013/53/EU on recreational craft
- DNV-RU-HSLC Rules for High Speed and Light Craft
- Lloyd’s Register Rules for Special Service Craft
- International Convention on Load Lines 1966
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types: catamaran, trimaran, SWATH and pentamaran1.2Advantages over monohulls in stability and deck space1.3Beam-to-hull ratio and hull separation1.4Hull slenderness and Froude number1.5General arrangement in ferries and yachts1.6Sailing catamarans versus motor catamarans1.7Weight distribution and freeboard1.8Catamaran-type offshore platforms1.9Historical evolution and reference designs1.10Case study: comparison of passenger catamarans
2.1Resistance of slender hulls2.2Wave system interference2.3Effect of separation on resistance2.4Interference factor and its estimation2.5Molland’s method for catamarans2.6Slender body theory2.7Resistance of multihulls in shallow water2.8Symmetric and asymmetric hull forms2.9CFD optimisation of hull separation2.10Practice: catamaran resistance according to Molland
3.1Transverse bending and torsional loads3.2Split moment between hulls3.3Pitch connecting moment3.4Wet-deck: height and impact loads3.5Materials: aluminium, composites and steel3.6Scantling determination according to classification rules3.7Global finite element modelling3.8Hull-to-bridge connections and stress concentration3.9Fatigue in welded aluminium structures3.10Workshop: beam model of a catamaran
4.1Coupled pitch and roll motions4.2Short-period roll and comfort4.3Wet-deck slamming4.4Wave piercing and centre bows4.5Motion control systems with T-foils4.6Seasickness and habitability criteria4.7Operability of fast ferries4.8Catamaran wave tank testing4.9Capsize safety of sailing catamarans4.10Case study: operability of a catamaran ferry
5.1Machinery arrangement in narrow hulls5.2Waterjets versus propellers in catamarans5.3Manoeuvring with twin propulsion5.4Electric and solar propulsion in catamarans5.5Tank and fuel distribution5.6Steering systems and redundancy5.7Catamaran work vessels for offshore wind5.8Energy efficiency and service speed5.9Integration of equipment in the connecting bridge5.10Workshop: engine room layout in a hull
6.1Mission requirements and the design spiral6.2Sizing and hull separation6.3Hull forms and resistance prediction6.4General arrangement and capacities6.5Global structural analysis6.6Seakeeping and operability6.7Selection of the propulsion system6.8Regulatory compliance and technical documentation6.9Report 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 Maxsurf, Rhinoceros 3D with Orca3D, ANSYS Mechanical, NavCad, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for estimating resistance due to hull interference, global structural analysis of the connecting bridge, and assessment of operability in irregular seas. 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.
Understand the types and advantages of multihulls.
Estimate resistance, taking hull interference into account.
Analyse the specific structural loads on the connecting bridge.
Assess the seakeeping behaviour and comfort of a catamaran.
Select the appropriate propulsion plant for multihulls.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Maxsurf, Rhinoceros 3D with Orca3D, ANSYS Mechanical, NavCad. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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