Postgraduate Diploma in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility. 8 modules covering IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage port connection), IEC/IEEE 80005-3 (low-voltage port connection) and ETAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility — studying from India
India's power sector is one of the largest in the world, combining generation, transmission and distribution with rapid growth in renewable energy. Public utilities such as NTPC and Power Grid Corporation of India operate major assets, while private firms and state distribution companies manage local networks. The Central Electricity Authority, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Power guide planning and regulation, and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency promotes efficiency standards. Engineers work on grid operations, substations, renewable integration and energy management systems across the country.
Fees for India: ₹95,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise energy and power network engineers?
Power engineers in India are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Central Electricity Authority for technical standards, and state electricity regulatory commissions for utility work. Registration as a licensed electrical contractor or supervisor follows state rules. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in India hire energy and networks engineers?
Employers include state and central power utilities, transmission companies such as Power Grid Corporation, renewable energy developers, and grid and automation firms. Smart grid and distribution projects also hire engineers. A private online qualification can help with specialisation, but employers mostly assess field experience, utility knowledge and project delivery.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from India with no student visa. Plan around IST when scheduling. Specialist courses are about 300 hours, diplomas about 800 and master's about 1,900. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Many energy employers fund professional training, so ask your manager about sponsorship.
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
Explain the environmental benefits of port electrification.
Apply the requirements of the IEC/IEEE 80005 standards.
Design the shore-side installation with frequency conversion.
Define the electrical adaptations required onboard.
Assess electrical compatibility with the distribution network.
Establish operating and safety procedures for the connection.
Analyse business models and sources of finance.
Who it's for
- Port electrification engineer looking to specialise in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility.
- Marine electrical engineer looking to specialise in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility.
- Port infrastructure project manager looking to specialise in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility.
- Grid connection engineer looking to specialise in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultant looking to specialise in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility.
- Frequency converter specialist looking to specialise in Cold-Ironing and Ship-to-Grid Compatibility.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage shore connection)
- IEC/IEEE 80005-3 (low-voltage shore connection)
- IEC 62613-1 (plugs and sockets for ship-to-shore connection)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
- IEC 61000-3-6 (harmonic emission limits)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Emissions from moored ships and air quality1.2FuelEU Maritime Regulation and the OPS obligation1.3AFIR Regulation and ports on the TEN-T network1.4Ship typologies: cruise ships, ferries and container ships1.5Electrical demand of ships in port1.6Onboard electrical systems at 50 and 60 Hz1.7Technical and economic barriers to cold-ironing1.8Experiences in European and Californian ports1.9Stakeholders: port authority, shipping company and distributor1.10Case study: demand inventory for a ferry port
2.1IEC/IEEE 80005-1 standard for high voltage2.2IEC/IEEE 80005-3 for low voltage2.3IEC 62613 connectors and sockets2.4Specific requirements by ship type2.5Classification society rules2.6Equipotential bonding and safety circuits2.7Interlocks and emergency stop2.8Ship-to-shore communications2.9Certification and compatibility testing2.10Practice: compatibility checklist for a cruise ship
3.1Port substation and high-voltage supply3.2Static frequency converters3.3Isolation transformers3.4Earthing systems and earthing resistance3.5Cable management and motorised cable reels3.6Connection arms and cranes3.7Distribution to multiple berths3.8Protection and selectivity3.9Quay civil works and cable ducts3.10Workshop: single-line diagram of a 16 MW OPS installation
4.1Main switchboard and shore connection panel4.2Seamless load transfer4.3Synchronisation with auxiliary generating sets4.4Retrofitting existing ships4.5Space and weight in the marine installation4.6Onboard protection and coordination with shore4.7Crew training4.8Requirements of shipping companies and owners4.9Adaptation costs by ship type4.10Case study: retrofit of a container ship
5.1Ship-to-shore short-circuit studies5.2Inrush currents of marine transformers5.3Harmonics from frequency converters5.4Fluctuations and flicker in the distribution network5.5Integration with the port's weak grid5.6Storage and demand management5.7Renewables in port and port microgrids5.8Stability studies during transfer5.9Modelling in EMT simulation5.10Laboratory: load transfer simulation
6.1Connection and disconnection procedures6.2HAZOP analysis of operations6.3High-voltage electrical risk on the quay6.4Live working and lock-out/tag-out6.5Maintenance of connectors and cables6.6Monitoring and telemetry6.7Incident management and connection faults6.8Coordination with port operations6.9Usage and availability indicators6.10Practice: operating procedure for a ferry connection
7.1CAPEX of OPS installations7.2Electricity tariffs and energy taxation7.3Electricity tax exemption7.4Concession and operating models7.5CEF grants and transport funds7.6Social cost-benefit analysis7.7Comparison with alternative fuels7.8Contracts with shipping companies7.9Emissions reduction and its valuation7.10Case study: cost-benefit analysis of a cruise terminal
8.1Port selection and berths8.2Demand estimation and load profiles8.3Shore-side installation design8.4Fleet compatibility requirements8.5Grid impact study8.6Operation and safety plan8.7Economic analysis and financing8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 intake, allowing them to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for port load-flow studies, ship-to-shore connection and synchronisation tests, and economic feasibility analysis. 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.
Explain the environmental benefits of port electrification.
Apply the requirements of the IEC/IEEE 80005 standards.
Design the shore-side installation with frequency conversion.
Define the electrical adaptations required onboard.
Assess electrical compatibility with the distribution network.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of 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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink and AutoCAD Electrical. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 recognised in the higher-level programme. Consult the recognition policy when enrolling.
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