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Master’s in IMO Compliance: SOLAS, MARPOL, IGC/IGF

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in IMO compliance (SOLAS, MARPOL, IGC/IGF). 12 modules covering the IMO and maritime law, SOLAS, MARPOL, the IGC and IGF Codes, crew training, inspections and certification, and company compliance management, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1,900 hours · 12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand how the IMO and its instruments work.

02

Apply the SOLAS chapters to real ships.

03

Verify compliance with the MARPOL annexes.

04

Interpret the IGC and IGF Codes.

05

Manage crew training and certification.

06

Prepare ships for inspections and surveys.

07

Manage the regulatory compliance of a fleet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Compliance superintendents in shipping companies.
  • Ship inspectors and surveyors.
  • Naval engineers working on regulatory matters.
  • ISM auditors seeking broader IMO expertise.
  • Classification society technical staff.
  • Maritime regulatory consultants.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the shipping industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
  • MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships)
  • IGC Code (construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk)
  • IGF Code (safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels)
  • ISM Code (International Safety Management Code)
  • STCW (standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers)
  • FSS Code (International Code for Fire Safety Systems)
  • IBC Code (construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk)
  • NAPA
  • DNV Veracity
  • ShipManager (DNV)
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1Structure and functioning of the IMO
  2. 1.2The MSC and MEPC committees
  3. 1.3Conventions, codes and resolutions
  4. 1.4The tacit amendment procedure
  5. 1.5Flag State and Port State
  6. 1.6Classification societies and recognised organisations
  7. 1.7Spanish Maritime Navigation Act
  8. 1.8Relationship with European legislation
  9. 1.9Sources of technical information
  10. 1.10Case study: tracing a SOLAS amendment
  1. 2.1SOLAS Chapter II-1
  2. 2.2Subdivision and damage stability
  3. 2.3Probabilistic stability method
  4. 2.4Watertight doors and openings
  5. 2.5Machinery installations
  6. 2.6Emergency electrical installations
  7. 2.72008 Intact Stability Code
  8. 2.8Passenger ship requirements
  9. 2.9Damage control plans
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: verifying subdivision requirements
  1. 3.1Chapter II-2 on fire protection
  2. 3.2FSS Code for fire safety systems
  3. 3.3FTP Code for fire test procedures
  4. 3.4A, B and C class divisions
  5. 3.5Fire detection and extinction
  6. 3.6Chapter III on life-saving appliances
  7. 3.7International LSA Code
  8. 3.8Lifeboats, liferafts and means of evacuation
  9. 3.9Drills and training
  10. 3.10Case study: fire control plan
  1. 4.1Chapter IV on radiocommunications
  2. 4.2Chapter V on safety of navigation
  3. 4.3Chapter IX and the ISM Code
  4. 4.4Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
  5. 4.5Chapter XII for bulk carriers
  6. 4.6Chapter XIV and the Polar Code
  7. 4.7Safety certificates
  8. 4.8Surveys and renewals
  9. 4.9Exemptions and equivalents
  10. 4.10Workshop: a ship's certificate matrix
  1. 5.1Annex I and prevention of oil pollution
  2. 5.2Oil record book
  3. 5.3Bilge separators
  4. 5.4Double hulls on oil tankers
  5. 5.5Annex II and noxious liquid substances
  6. 5.6IBC Code for chemical tankers
  7. 5.7Annex III on packaged goods
  8. 5.8SOPEP and SMPEP plans
  9. 5.9MARPOL special areas
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: auditing an oil record book
  1. 6.1Annex IV on sewage
  2. 6.2Annex V on garbage
  3. 6.3Annex VI and air pollution
  4. 6.4Sulphur limits and ECAs
  5. 6.5NOx emissions and Tier levels
  6. 6.6EEDI and EEXI indices
  7. 6.7CII indicator and SEEMP plans
  8. 6.8Fuel oil consumption data collection system
  9. 6.9Greenhouse gas strategy
  10. 6.10Case study: calculating the CII of a bulk carrier
  1. 7.1Types of gas carrier
  2. 7.2Types of cargo tank
  3. 7.3Membrane containment systems
  4. 7.4Materials for cryogenic service
  5. 7.5Cargo handling systems
  6. 7.6Boil-off control and reliquefaction
  7. 7.7Gas detection and safety
  8. 7.8Fire prevention on gas carriers
  9. 7.9Specific crew training
  10. 7.10Lab: analysis of a containment system
  1. 8.1Scope of the IGF Code
  2. 8.2LNG as a marine fuel
  3. 8.3Methanol and ethanol as fuels
  4. 8.4Alternative design and risk analysis
  5. 8.5Fuel tanks and their location
  6. 8.6Gas-safe machinery spaces
  7. 8.7Fuel supply systems
  8. 8.8Bunkering and procedures
  9. 8.9Guidelines for ammonia and hydrogen
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: risk assessment of an IGF system
  1. 9.1The STCW Convention and amendments
  2. 9.2Basic and advanced training for IGF
  3. 9.3Gas carrier certificates of competency
  4. 9.4MLC 2006 and working conditions
  5. 9.5Hours of rest
  6. 9.6Bridge and engine room resource management
  7. 9.7Mandatory drills on board
  8. 9.8Training records
  9. 9.9Crew inspections
  10. 9.10Case study: training matrix for a fleet
  1. 10.1Class and statutory surveys
  2. 10.2Harmonised system of survey and certification
  3. 10.3Port State control inspections
  4. 10.4Vetting of oil and gas tankers
  5. 10.5Managing deficiencies
  6. 10.6Detentions and appeals
  7. 10.7ISM and ISPS audits
  8. 10.8Documentation on board
  9. 10.9Managing digital certificates
  10. 10.10Workshop: preparing an annual survey
  1. 11.1Compliance management system
  2. 11.2Monitoring new regulations
  3. 11.3Assessing the impact of amendments
  4. 11.4Planning fleet adaptations
  5. 11.5Compliance costs
  6. 11.6Relations with the administration
  7. 11.7Compliance indicators
  8. 11.8Managing incidents and accidents
  9. 11.9Casualty investigation
  10. 11.10Case study: plan for adapting to a new regulation
  1. 12.1Selecting the ship or fleet
  2. 12.2Map of applicable requirements
  3. 12.3Assessing compliance status
  4. 12.4Gap analysis
  5. 12.5Technical adaptation plan
  6. 12.6Training plan
  7. 12.7Cost estimate
  8. 12.8Monitoring plan
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

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 instrument and applied exercises. The working software is NAPA, DNV Veracity, ShipManager (DNV) and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, including SOLAS and MARPOL compliance audits, risk assessments of IGF systems and calculation of energy efficiency indicators. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: SOLAS, MARPOL, IGC Code, IGF Code, ISM Code, STCW, FSS Code, IBC Code.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of SOLAS, MARPOL and the IGC and IGF Codes applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:NAPA, DNV Veracity, ShipManager (DNV) and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A full compliance plan for a ship or fleet, from requirements mapping to costed adaptation and monitoring plans, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Applicable requirements map
Select a ship or fleet and map the SOLAS, MARPOL, IGC/IGF and STCW requirements that apply to it.
Compliance gap analysis
Assess the current compliance status and identify the gaps.
Technical adaptation plan
Define the technical adaptations and training plan needed to close the gaps.
Costs and monitoring
Estimate the costs and set up a plan to monitor ongoing compliance.
Master's Thesis
A full compliance plan for a ship or fleet, from requirements mapping to costed adaptation and monitoring plans, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Compliance superintendentShip inspectorRegulatory naval engineerISM auditorClassification society technicianMaritime regulatory consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with NAPA, DNV Veracity, ShipManager (DNV) and Microsoft Excel, 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 Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, 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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