Dry Bulk Solids Operations Course
Online 300-hour course in dry bulk operations. 6 modules covering the IMSBC Code, BLU Code and Helix delta-T. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Dry Bulk Solids Operations 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: ₹47,500 (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
Describe the types of dry bulk materials and their relevant properties.
Select loading, unloading and storage equipment.
Plan ship loading while respecting its structural stresses.
Apply the IMSBC Code to the safe handling of cargoes.
Control diffuse emissions and environmental impact.
Measure the operational performance of the terminal.
Design a dry bulk terminal for a specific product.
Who it's for
- Bulk terminal manager who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
- Ship loading planner who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
- Draft survey inspector who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
- Cargo safety technician who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
- Materials handling engineer who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
- Port environmental technician who wishes to specialise in dry bulk operations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter bulk terminals.
What you'll work with
- IMSBC code
- BLU code
- Directive 2001/96/EC
- Royal Decree 995/2003
- SOLAS Caps. VI and XII
- International Convention on Cargo Lines 1966
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Minerals, coal, grains and fertilisers1.2Physical properties of bulk materials1.3Bulk carriers and their sizes1.4Terminal configuration1.5Specialised wharves and berths1.6Bulk logistics chain1.7Public and dedicated terminals1.8Markets and freight1.9Capacity indicators1.10Case study: capacity of an agri-food terminal
2.1Ship loaders2.2Continuous and grab unloaders2.3Conveyor belts and transfers2.4Stackers and reclaimers2.5Hoppers and eco-hoppers2.6Pneumatic unloaders for grain2.7Silos and storage sheds2.8Weighing and measurement2.9Equipment maintenance2.10Practice: sizing a conveyor belt
3.1Loading plan and hold sequence3.2Longitudinal ship stresses3.3Draught control and draft survey3.4Stockyard planning3.5Blends and grades3.6Coordination between quay, rail and truck3.7Output rates and port turnaround times3.8Laytime and demurrage3.9Cargo documentation3.10Workshop: draft survey of a bulk carrier
4.1IMSBC Code and cargo groups4.2Cargoes that may liquefy4.3Permissible moisture limit4.4Cargoes with chemical hazards4.5Dust explosions4.6Self-heating and fumigation4.7Enclosed spaces in holds4.8Personnel safety in the terminal4.9Bulk carrier losses4.10Case study: loading of liquefiable ore
5.1Diffuse dust emissions5.2Watering and screening5.3Enclosed sheds and covered conveyors5.4Runoff control5.5Equipment noise5.6Best available techniques5.7Energy efficiency of equipment5.8Environmental and operational indicators5.9Relationship with the urban environment5.10Practice: diffuse emissions control plan
6.1Product selection6.2Traffic analysis6.3Equipment selection6.4Yard design6.5Terminal operating procedures6.6Safety plan6.7Terminal environmental plan6.8Economic study of operation6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Helix delta-T, Rocky DEM, AnyLogic, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for planning a bulk carrier's loading sequence, sizing conveyor belt systems and controlling diffuse dust emissions. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the types of dry bulk materials and their relevant properties.
Select loading, unloading and storage equipment.
Plan ship loading while respecting its structural stresses.
Apply the IMSBC Code to the safe handling of cargoes.
Control diffuse emissions and environmental impact.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish level sufficient to follow technical standards reading.
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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Helix delta-T, Rocky DEM, AnyLogic, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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