Course in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards
Online 300-hour course in supply chain planning in shipyards. 6 modules covering ISO 9001 Quality management systems, ISO 28000 Security management systems for the supply chain and SAP S/4HANA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards — 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: ₹68,400 (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
Analyse the structure of a shipyard's supply chain.
Plan procurement based on the bill of materials.
Manage purchasing, tendering and order tracking processes.
Design the internal logistics and warehouses of a shipyard.
Assess and mitigate supply and supplier risks.
Apply digital tools to integrated planning.
Develop a supply chain strategy for a naval project.
Who it's for
- Shipyard purchasing manager who wants to specialise in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards.
- Procurement planner who wants to specialise in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards.
- Supplier manager who wants to specialise in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards.
- Logistics and warehouse manager who wants to specialise in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards.
- Supply chain analyst who wants to specialise in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards.
- Naval equipment expeditor who wants to specialise in Supply Chain Planning in Shipyards.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the shipyard sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 Quality management systems
- ISO 28000 Security management systems for the supply chain
- ISO 20400 Sustainable procurement
- ISO 31000 Risk management
- EN 10204 Metallic products. Types of inspection documents
- Incoterms 2020 of the International Chamber of Commerce
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on the control of exports of dual-use items
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Cost structure of a vessel1.2Materials, equipment and services1.3Tier-one suppliers and the shipowner's specification1.4Long-lead-time equipment1.5Integration between procurement and engineering1.6Inbound logistics to the shipyard1.7Globalisation and localisation of supply1.8Geopolitical and supply risks1.9Supply chain indicators1.10Case study: critical suppliers of a vessel
2.1Material requirements planning (MRP)2.2Engineering and production bills of materials2.3Technical purchasing specifications2.4Tendering and evaluation of bids2.5Framework agreements and service levels2.6List of manufacturers approved by the shipowner2.7Change management for orders2.8Monitoring and inspection at origin2.9Total cost of acquisition2.10Laboratory: multi-criteria evaluation of bids
3.1Receipt and inspection of materials3.2Steel and equipment warehouses3.3Kit preparation by work package3.4Just-in-time deliveries3.5Traceability with codes and RFID3.6Surplus and obsolescence3.7Transport of heavy equipment3.8Preservation of stored equipment3.9Warehouse indicators3.10Workshop: designing a kitting system
4.1Qualification and evaluation of suppliers4.2Development of local suppliers4.3Supplier audits4.4Delay risks and mitigation4.5Single source versus alternative sources4.6Inflation and price review clauses4.7Sustainable and responsible purchasing4.8Export controls and sanctions4.9Local content in contracts4.10Practice: supply risk matrix
5.1Integration of ERP, PLM and MES5.2Sales and operations planning5.3Real-time order visibility5.4Supply chain digital twin5.5Predictive analytics for delays5.6Collaborative supplier portals5.7Digital traceability of certificates5.8OTIF and lead time indicators5.9Continuous supply chain improvement5.10Case study: main engine delay
6.1Vessel selection6.2Bill of materials analysis6.3Purchasing strategy6.4Procurement planning6.5Inbound and warehouse logistics design6.6Risk management plan6.7Indicator dashboard6.8Digitalisation plan6.9Report 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 enrolment period, making it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP S/4HANA, AVEVA ERM, AnyLogic, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises draw on real procedures for analysing a vessel's bill of materials, evaluating and selecting suppliers, and simulating the impact of supply delays. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the structure of a shipyard's supply chain.
Plan procurement based on the bill of materials.
Manage purchasing, tendering and order tracking processes.
Design the internal logistics and warehouses of a shipyard.
Assess and mitigate supply and supplier risks.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish-language proficiency 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with SAP S/4HANA, AVEVA ERM, AnyLogic, Microsoft Power BI. 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 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. Please check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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