Diploma in Marine HVAC Design and Air Quality
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in marine HVAC design and air quality. 8 modules covering marine HVAC design conditions, marine HVAC equipment, air distribution, onboard air quality, ventilation of special spaces, efficiency and control, and testing and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Marine HVAC Design and Air Quality — 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: ₹190,000 (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
Define the design conditions for marine HVAC.
Select HVAC equipment suitable for the marine environment.
Size air distribution networks.
Ensure air quality on board.
Ventilate special and hazardous spaces.
Improve the energy efficiency of the system.
Verify and maintain HVAC installations.
Who it's for
- Marine HVAC engineers.
- Ventilation designers.
- Shipyard test technicians.
- Marine HVAC maintenance technicians.
- Classification society surveyors.
- Air quality consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 7547 (air-conditioning and ventilation of accommodation spaces on ships)
- ISO 8861 (engine room ventilation in diesel-engined ships)
- ISO 8862 (air-conditioning and ventilation of machinery control rooms on board ships)
- SOLAS Chapter II-2 (fire protection, detection and extinction)
- FTP Code 2010 (International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (fluorinated greenhouse gases)
- ISO 16890-1 (air filters for general ventilation)
- Carrier HAP
- Elite Software Duct
- AutoCAD MEP
- Ansys Fluent
8 modules
1.1Outdoor conditions to ISO 75471.2Indoor comfort conditions1.3Differences between merchant and passenger ships1.4Naval vessel requirements1.5Calculating cooling loads1.6Calculating heating loads1.7Latent loads and humidity1.8Diversity and simultaneity1.9Load calculation tools1.10Case study: loads of a navigation bridge
2.1Marine air handling units2.2Seawater-cooled water chillers2.3Direct expansion systems2.4Fan coils and terminal units2.5Heat recovery units2.6Humidifiers and dehumidifiers2.7Corrosion-resistant materials2.8Shock and vibration requirements2.9Selecting manufacturers2.10Practical exercise: selecting an air handling unit
3.1High- and low-velocity systems3.2Duct sizing3.3Pressure losses3.4Diffusers and grilles3.5Variable air volume boxes3.6Network balancing3.7Noise in distribution3.8Fire and smoke dampers3.9Penetrations through fire divisions3.10Lab: sizing a ductwork network
4.1Outdoor air flow rates4.2CO2 concentration and occupancy4.3Filtration and filter classes4.4Humidity and mould control4.5Legionella prevention in systems4.6UV and bipolar purification4.7Air quality in galleys and laundries4.8Ventilation of hazardous spaces4.9Measurement and monitoring4.10Case study: air quality control plan
5.1Engine room ventilation5.2Ventilation of holds and vehicle decks5.3Battery room ventilation5.4Paint locker ventilation5.5Ventilation in ATEX zones5.6Refrigerated cargo spaces5.7Onboard hospitals5.8Citadels and pressurisation5.9Smoke control in fires5.10Practical exercise: ventilation of a ferry vehicle deck
6.1HVAC energy consumption6.2Demand-controlled ventilation6.3Variable frequency drives6.4Waste heat recovery6.5Integration with the automation system6.6Strategies in port and under way6.7Efficiency-oriented maintenance6.8Low global warming potential refrigerants6.9Efficiency indicators6.10Case study: energy upgrade of an existing HVAC system
7.1ISO 7547 and ISO 88617.2SOLAS and ventilation ducts7.3Fluorinated gas regulation7.4Classification society rules7.5Shipyard acceptance tests7.6Measuring flow rates and temperatures7.7Maintenance plans7.8Duct cleaning7.9Crew training7.10Workshop: test protocol for an HVAC system
8.1Selecting the ship8.2Load calculation8.3Equipment selection8.4Distribution design8.5Air quality strategy8.6Ventilation of special spaces8.7Regulatory verification of the design8.8Design conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Carrier HAP, Elite Software Duct, AutoCAD MEP and Ansys Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, including load calculation and HVAC equipment selection, ductwork sizing and ventilation design for special spaces. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO 7547, ISO 8861, ISO 8862, SOLAS Chapter II-2, FTP Code 2010, Regulation (EU) 2024/573, ISO 16890-1.
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 Carrier HAP, Elite Software Duct, AutoCAD MEP and Ansys Fluent, 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), 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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