Diesel-Electric Systems Integration Course
Online 300 h course in diesel-electric systems integration. 6 modules covering IEC 60092-501 Electrical installations in ships: electric propulsion, IEC 61892-1 Mobile and fixed offshore units: electrical installations, and ETAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Diesel-Electric Systems Integration 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.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture of diesel-electric power plants.
Analyse converters and propulsion drives.
Design power management and blackout prevention strategies.
Assess redundancy and safety in vessels with dynamic positioning.
Carry out harmonic and short-circuit studies.
Plan testing and commissioning of the plant.
Integrate a complete diesel-electric power plant for a vessel.
Who it's for
- Marine electrical engineer who wants to specialise in Diesel-electric systems integration.
- Electro-technical officer who wants to specialise in Diesel-electric systems integration.
- Electric propulsion systems engineer who wants to specialise in Diesel-electric systems integration.
- Dynamic positioning specialist who wants to specialise in Diesel-electric systems integration.
- Commissioning engineer who wants to specialise in Diesel-electric systems integration.
- Electrical technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Diesel-electric systems integration.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the cruise sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60092-501 Electrical installations in ships: electric propulsion
- IEC 61892-1 Mobile and fixed offshore units: electrical installations
- IMO MSC/Circ.645 Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 Guidelines for vessels and units with dynamic positioning systems
- IEEE 519 Control of harmonics in electrical power systems
- SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-1 Part D Electrical installations
- IEC 60092-503 Electrical installations in ships: AC systems from 1 kV to 36 kV
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The concept of an on-board power station1.2Generator sets and number of units1.3Main medium- and low-voltage switchboards1.4Busbar configurations and couplings1.5Electric propulsion with induction and synchronous motors1.6Variable frequency drives and converters1.7Electric pods and azimuth thrusters1.8Applications: cruise ships, icebreakers and DP vessels1.9Comparison with direct mechanical propulsion1.10Case study: single-line diagram of a cruise ship
2.1Six- and twelve-pulse rectifiers and converters2.2PWM and active front-end converters2.3Harmonic distortion and filters2.4Propulsion transformers2.5Vector control of motors2.6Variable-pitch fixed-speed propeller drives2.7Converter cooling2.8Starting and regenerative braking2.9DC distribution (DC grid)2.10Practical: harmonic distortion calculation on busbars
3.1Power management system (PMS)3.2Automatic generator start and stop3.3Active and reactive load sharing3.4Selective shedding of non-essential loads3.5Blackout prevention3.6Response to generator failure3.7Propulsion control and power limitation3.8Integration with automation systems3.9Interface with the bridge and control room3.10Laboratory: load-sharing simulation in a PMS
4.1Short-circuit studies and selectivity4.2Protection of generators and motors4.3Arc flash and personnel safety4.4Dynamic positioning classes DP1, DP2 and DP34.5FMEA analysis of DP systems4.6Closed versus open busbars in DP4.7Redundancy of generators and switchboards4.8Acceptance and failure tests4.9Classification requirements for electric propulsion4.10Case study: FMEA of a DP2 supply vessel
5.1Coordination between engine, generator and converter5.2Factory acceptance tests (FAT)5.3Harbour and sea trials (HAT and SAT)5.4On-board electromagnetic compatibility5.5Documentation and as-built drawings5.6Electrical crew training5.7Maintenance of switchboards and converters5.8Electrical fault diagnostics5.9Modernisation of existing plants5.10Workshop: testing protocol for a generator set
6.1Operating profile and power balance6.2Sizing of generator sets6.3Single-line diagram and voltage levels6.4Selection of propulsion motors and converters6.5Harmonic and short-circuit study6.6Power management strategy6.7Redundancy and FMEA analysis6.8Testing and commissioning 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, SKM PowerTools, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real short-circuit and selectivity study procedures, power management simulation and FMEA analysis of a DP system. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the architecture of diesel-electric power plants.
Analyse converters and propulsion drives.
Design power management and blackout prevention strategies.
Assess redundancy and safety in vessels with dynamic positioning.
Carry out harmonic and short-circuit studies.
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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course works with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink and SKM PowerTools. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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