Course in Slamming and Hull Vibrations
Online course of 300 hours in slamming and hull vibrations. 6 modules covering hydrodynamic impact physics, slamming load calculation, hydroelastic response, local hull vibrations and onboard monitoring, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in Slamming and Hull Vibrations — 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 physics of hydrodynamic impact on the hull.
Calculate slamming pressures using analytical and rule-based methods.
Simulate the impact of hull sections using CFD.
Analyse the hydroelastic response due to whipping and springing.
Assess damage and local vibrations caused by impacts.
Interpret onboard load monitoring data.
Propose design and operational measures to mitigate slamming.
Who it's for
- Naval structural engineers designing hulls for demanding sea conditions.
- Hydrodynamicists working on seakeeping and wave loads.
- Fluid-structure interaction analysts using CFD and FEM.
- Classification society engineers reviewing structural designs.
- Hydroelasticity researchers.
- Structural monitoring engineers working with onboard sensor data.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the shipbuilding industry.
What you'll work with
- IACS UR S11A (longitudinal strength standard for container ships)
- DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.3 Ch.10 (special requirements, slamming)
- ISO 12215-5 (small craft hull construction: design pressures)
- IACS Common Structural Rules (bulk carriers and oil tankers)
- HSC Code 2000 (high-speed craft safety)
- ISO 20283-2 (measurement of vibration on ships)
- DNV-CG-0153 (fatigue and ultimate strength of container ships including whipping and springing)
- ANSYS Mechanical
- Simcenter STAR-CCM+
- WASIM (DNV Sesam)
- MATLAB
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Von Kármán theory for impacting bodies1.2Wagner model and water pile-up1.3Deadrise angle and peak pressure1.4Bottom slamming, bow flare and stern slamming1.5Wet-deck slamming in catamarans1.6Green water and shipping of water on deck1.7Compressibility effects and air pockets1.8Probability of slamming occurrence in waves1.9Ochi criteria for slamming onset1.10Case study: impact pressure on a V-shaped section
2.1Relative bow-wave motions in irregular seas2.2Strip methods and threshold relative velocity2.3Design pressures according to classification rules2.4CFD simulation of wedge and section drops2.5Temporal and spatial distribution of pressures2.6Global slamming loads on the hull girder2.7Non-linear effects at large amplitudes2.8Peak statistics and extreme values2.9Comparison between prediction and drop tests2.10Practical exercise: free-fall simulation of a wedge
3.1Fluid-structure interaction in the hull3.2Whipping induced by bow impacts3.3Springing due to resonant wave excitation3.4Timoshenko beam models for the ship3.5Natural frequencies of vertical bending3.6Structural and hydrodynamic damping3.7Contribution of whipping to fatigue3.8Combined wave-whipping bending moments3.9Large container ships and damage cases3.10Lab: simplified hydroelastic beam model
4.1Propeller and main engine excitation4.2Panels and stiffeners subjected to impact4.3Transient response of stiffened plates4.4Dynamic loads on aluminium and composite hulls4.5Dynamic amplification factors4.6Typical damage: dents, cracks and delamination4.7Bow design to reduce impacts4.8Impact-resistant materials and joints4.9Acceptance criteria for local vibrations4.10Case study: bottom panel of a fast craft
5.1Segmented model tests in a towing tank5.2Strain gauges and accelerometers on the hull5.3Impact pressure sensors5.4Automatic detection of slamming events5.5Operational guidance systems for the master5.6Speed reduction and change of heading5.7Analysis of real voyage records5.8Correlation between measurements and simulations5.9Maintenance based on recorded loads5.10Workshop: processing a measured impact signal
6.1Selection of the ship and sea scenario6.2Calculation of relative motions at the bow6.3Estimation of design slamming pressures6.4Hydroelastic whipping analysis6.5Verification of bottom panels and stiffeners6.6Assessment of the impact on fatigue6.7Proposal of mitigation measures6.8Operational guidance recommendations in waves6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final 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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Mechanical, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, WASIM (DNV Sesam) and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: free-fall drop tests of wedges and bow sections, segmented model tests in a wave tank and onboard recording of impacts with strain gauges and accelerometers. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IACS UR S11A, DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.3 Ch.10, ISO 12215-5, IACS Common Structural Rules, HSC Code 2000, ISO 20283-2, DNV-CG-0153.
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ANSYS Mechanical, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, WASIM (DNV Sesam) and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software 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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