Postgraduate Diploma in TOS, Automation and Yard Design
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in TOS, Automation and Yard Design. 8 modules covering ISO 668 (series 1 freight containers: classification and dimensions), ISO 6346 (coding and identification of containers) and Navis N4. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in TOS, Automation and Yard Design — 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: ₹95,000 (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
Describe the subsystems of a container terminal.
Design the yard configuration according to the handling equipment.
Explain the functions of a terminal operating system (TOS).
Optimise the allocation of berths, cranes and yard positions.
Evaluate equipment automation alternatives.
Build simulation models and a digital twin of the terminal.
Plan the implementation of a TOS and change management.
Who it's for
- Terminal planning engineer looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
- TOS specialist looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
- Port automation engineer looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
- Yard planner looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
- Port operations analyst looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
- Terminal project manager looking to specialise in TOS, Automation and Yard Design.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter container terminals.
What you'll work with
- ISO 668 (series 1 freight containers: classification and dimensions)
- ISO 6346 (coding and identification of containers)
- ISO 3874 (handling and securing of containers)
- CSC Convention 1972 (container safety)
- ISO 13849-1 (safety of machinery: safety-related parts of control systems)
- UN/EDIFACT BAPLIE (bayplan message)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Types of terminals and their role in the logistics chain1.2Subsystems: quay, yard, gates and intermodal1.3Equipment: STS cranes, RTGs, RMGs and straddle carriers1.4Productivity indicators: moves per hour1.5Quay and yard capacity1.6Market trends and mega-vessels1.7Automated terminals worldwide1.8Shipping alliances and their impact1.9Terminal operating costs1.10Case study: terminal capacity analysis
2.1Layout in parallel and perpendicular blocks2.2Stacking height and density2.3Selection of the handling system2.4Reefer and dangerous goods zones2.5Empty and inspection areas2.6Roadways and internal circulation2.7Entry and exit gates2.8Rail terminal2.9Yard capacity simulation2.10Practice: sizing the yard for 1 million TEU
3.1Functions of a TOS3.2Products: Navis N4, Tideworks and CyberLogitec3.3Vessel and stowage planning3.4Yard planning3.5Equipment management and order dispatch3.6Gate and appointment management3.7EDI integration: BAPLIE, COPRAR and CODECO3.8Invoicing and services3.9Integration with the port community system (PCS)3.10Laboratory: stowage planning in a TOS
4.1Berth allocation4.2Quay crane allocation4.3Loading and discharge sequencing4.4Yard position allocation4.5Reduction of re-handles4.6Truck dispatching4.7Gate optimisation4.8Mathematical programming and heuristics4.9Discrete event simulation4.10Workshop: berth allocation model in Python
5.1Levels of automation5.2Automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (ARMG)5.3Automated guided vehicles (AGV)5.4Remotely controlled STS cranes5.5Positioning and OCR systems5.6Equipment control systems (ECS)5.7Functional safety in automated areas5.8Terminal cybersecurity5.9Experiences: Rotterdam, Qingdao and Long Beach5.10Case study: automation of the yard of an existing terminal
6.1Digital twin of the terminal6.2Equipment data and telemetry6.3Truck arrival prediction6.4Dwell time prediction6.5Predictive maintenance of cranes6.6Operational dashboards6.7Artificial intelligence in planning6.8Integration with shipping lines and hauliers6.9Electrification and terminal energy6.10Practice: scenario simulation with a digital twin
7.1Automation feasibility study7.2Economic model and CAPEX7.3Implementation phases7.4Testing and commissioning7.5Labour relations and stevedoring7.6Staff training7.7Project risk management7.8Maintenance of automated systems7.9Success indicators7.10Case study: lessons from a failed commissioning
8.1Definition of traffic and demand8.2Yard layout design8.3Equipment selection8.4TOS specification8.5Automation level8.6Operational simulation8.7Economic analysis8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100% online 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, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Navis N4, AnyLogic, FlexSim, Siemens Plant Simulation, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for yard capacity simulation, acceptance testing of automated equipment and berth productivity analysis. Assessment is continuous by 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 subsystems of a container terminal.
Design the yard configuration according to the handling equipment.
Explain the functions of a terminal operating system (TOS).
Optimise the allocation of berths, cranes and yard positions.
Evaluate equipment automation alternatives.
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 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 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.
You will work with Navis N4, AnyLogic, FlexSim, Siemens Plant Simulation, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
SEIUM’s own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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