Diploma in Joints, Inserts and Racing Repairs
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in joints, inserts and repairs for racing yachts. 8 modules covering racing yacht composite structures, inserts and load points, structural joints, damage diagnosis, repair techniques, repairs during competition and quality control, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Joints, Inserts and Racing Repairs — 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: ₹159,000 (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 composite structures of racing yachts.
Design reliable inserts and load points.
Design bonded and laminated structural joints.
Diagnose damage in composite structures.
Apply professional repair techniques.
Plan repairs during competition.
Validate and document repairs.
Who it's for
- Marine composites technicians.
- Racing yacht structural engineers.
- Composite repair specialists.
- Shore team members of racing teams.
- Yacht and small craft surveyors.
- Racing yacht builders.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join racing teams.
What you'll work with
- ISO 12215-5 (small craft hull scantlings: design pressures, stresses and scantling determination)
- ISO 12215-9 (small craft scantlings: sailing craft appendages)
- ISO 12215-6 (small craft scantlings: structural arrangements and details)
- ASTM D5528 (mode I interlaminar fracture toughness of composites)
- ASTM D3039 (tensile properties of polymer matrix composites)
- ASTM D7522 (pull-off strength of FRP bonded to concrete)
- World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (safety requirements for offshore racing)
- Ansys Composite PrepPost
- Abaqus
- Rhinoceros
- FiberSIM
8 modules
1.1Prepreg carbon laminates1.2Sandwich structures with Nomex and foam cores1.3Loads on hulls, masts and appendages1.4Critical load concentration zones1.5Failure modes in marine composites1.6ISO 12215 standards for scantlings1.7Class rules in one-design classes1.8Weight saving and stiffness1.9Lessons from failures during racing1.10Case study: analysis of a chainplate failure
2.1Encapsulated metal inserts2.2Solid composite inserts2.3Local core densification2.4Bonding of deck hardware2.5Fibre and titanium chainplates2.6Rigging attachment points2.7Load-spreading plates2.8Insert pull-out calculation2.9Insert testing2.10Lab: pull-out test of an insert
3.1Hull-to-deck joints3.2Bulkhead and floor joints3.3Joints bonded with structural adhesives3.4Secondary-bonded laminated joints3.5Bolted joints in composites3.6Appendage-to-hull joints3.7Keel boxes and daggerboard cases3.8Adhesive bondline thickness control3.9Fatigue design of joints3.10Practical: design of a hull-to-deck joint
4.1Impact and grounding damage4.2Delaminations and core debonding4.3Cracks in bonded joints4.4Damage from rigging overload4.5Visual and tap testing4.6Moisture measurement in cores4.7Inspection with portable ultrasound4.8Field thermography4.9Assessment of damage severity4.10Case study: diagnosis of a hull after an impact
5.1Preparation of the damaged area5.2Scarfing and taper ratios5.3Core replacement5.4Prepreg repair lamination5.5Wet lay-up with epoxy5.6Curing with heat blankets5.7Vacuum bagging in repairs5.8Repair of pulled-out inserts5.9Finishing and painting5.10Lab: scarf repair of a panel
6.1On-board repair kits6.2Emergency repairs in ocean races6.3Fast-curing adhesives6.4In-port repairs between legs6.5Class rule limitations6.6Shore team equipment6.7Safe handling of resins6.8Repair documentation6.9Experience from The Ocean Race and the Vendée Globe6.10Practical: on-board emergency repair plan
7.1Testing of witness coupons7.2Fibre content measurement7.3Cure control by DSC7.4Post-repair inspection7.5Proof load testing7.6Repair certification7.7Structural history records7.8Repairer liability7.9Continuous process improvement7.10Case study: validation report for a repair
8.1Selection of the structure8.2Load analysis8.3Design of inserts and joints8.4Damage scenario8.5Repair procedure8.6Validation plan8.7Proposed repair kit8.8Project conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is 100% online 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 each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Composite PrepPost, Abaqus, Rhinoceros and FiberSIM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures: insert pull-out tests, scarfed prepreg repairs and damage diagnosis with portable ultrasound. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 12215-5, ISO 12215-9, ISO 12215-6, ASTM D5528, ASTM D3039, ASTM D7522, World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Ansys Composite PrepPost, Abaqus, Rhinoceros and FiberSIM, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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