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Master’s in Marine/Nautical Electronics

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in marine and nautical electronics. 12 modules covering the marine environment and on-board systems, electronic design for marine conditions, marine data networks, electronic navigation, radar, maritime communications, on-board power, electric and hybrid propulsion, ship automation, compatibility and type approval, and installation and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 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

Design electronic equipment resistant to the marine environment.

02

Integrate NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and IEC 61162-450 data networks.

03

Configure navigation, radar and communication systems.

04

Size on-board power and electric propulsion systems.

05

Implement ship automation and monitoring.

06

Apply MED and classification society type approval requirements.

07

Plan the installation, maintenance and diagnosis of marine electronics.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Marine electronics engineers.
  • Bridge integration technicians.
  • On-board power systems engineers.
  • Marine automation engineers.
  • Marine equipment inspectors and surveyors.
  • Electric propulsion engineers working on hybrid and electric vessels.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter shipbuilding.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 60945 (environmental and EMC requirements for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment)
  • IEC 61162-1 (NMEA 0183) (serial data interface for marine electronics)
  • NMEA 2000 (IEC 61162-3) (CAN-based marine data network)
  • Directive 2014/90/EU (marine equipment (MED))
  • ISO 13297 (DC and AC electrical systems on small craft)
  • ABYC E-11 (AC and DC electrical systems on boats)
  • Directive 2013/53/EU (recreational craft and personal watercraft)
  • IACS UR E27 (cyber resilience of on-board systems and equipment)
  • Actisense NMEA Reader
  • OpenCPN
  • Maretron N2KAnalyzer
  • Siemens SIMATIC for IAS
  • MATLAB/Simulink
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1Electrical architecture of ships and boats
  2. 1.2Marine environmental conditions
  3. 1.3Corrosion, humidity and salt mist
  4. 1.4Vibration and shock at sea
  5. 1.5Classification of vessels
  6. 1.6Classification societies
  7. 1.7Integrated bridge and engine rooms
  8. 1.812 V and 24 V supplies and ship networks
  9. 1.9SOLAS requirements for equipment
  10. 1.10Case study: electrical architecture of a yacht
  1. 2.1IP and IK protection ratings
  2. 2.2Conformal coatings and potting
  3. 2.3Selection of marine connectors
  4. 2.4Materials and galvanic compatibility
  5. 2.5Thermal management in enclosed spaces
  6. 2.6Design against vibration
  7. 2.7IEC 60945 tests
  8. 2.8Reliability and MTBF at sea
  9. 2.9Maintainability on board
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: environmental specification of a piece of equipment
  1. 3.1NMEA 0183 and its sentence format
  2. 3.2NMEA 2000 over CAN
  3. 3.3PGNs and address management
  4. 3.4OneNet and NMEA over Ethernet
  5. 3.5IEC 61162-450 for ships
  6. 3.6Gateways between protocols
  7. 3.7Backbone and power design
  8. 3.8Diagnosis of on-board networks
  9. 3.9Multi-vendor interoperability
  10. 3.10Lab: NMEA 2000 network with sensors
  1. 4.1Marine GNSS receivers
  2. 4.2Gyrocompass and satellite compass
  3. 4.3Speed log and echo sounder
  4. 4.4ECDIS systems and electronic charts
  5. 4.5Autopilot and heading control
  6. 4.6Integrated navigation systems
  7. 4.7Redundancy in navigation sensors
  8. 4.8IMO performance standards
  9. 4.9Positioning errors and accuracy
  10. 4.10Case study: integration of a navigation bridge
  1. 5.1Principles of marine radar
  2. 5.2X-band and S-band
  3. 5.3Solid-state and Doppler radar
  4. 5.4ARPA target tracking
  5. 5.5Radar overlay on the electronic chart
  6. 5.6Sonar and multibeam echo sounders
  7. 5.7Thermal cameras for navigation
  8. 5.8Installation and shielding
  9. 5.9Radar performance testing
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: tuning and interpreting a radar
  1. 6.1The GMDSS system and sea areas
  2. 6.2Marine VHF and digital selective calling
  3. 6.3AIS Class A and Class B
  4. 6.4EPIRB beacons and AIS-SART
  5. 6.5Satellite communications: Inmarsat and Iridium
  6. 6.6On-board broadband connectivity
  7. 6.7Antenna installation
  8. 6.8Licensing and radio regulations
  9. 6.9Cybersecurity in communications
  10. 6.10Lab: configuring an AIS transponder
  1. 7.1Diesel generation and alternators
  2. 7.2Lithium batteries for marine use
  3. 7.3Battery management systems
  4. 7.4Chargers, inverters and converters
  5. 7.5Earthing and shore power connection
  6. 7.6Solar and wind power on boats
  7. 7.7Distribution and protection
  8. 7.8ISO 13297 and ABYC E-11 standards
  9. 7.9Galvanic corrosion and isolation
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: sizing a battery bank
  1. 8.1Diesel-electric propulsion architectures
  2. 8.2Electric outboard motors
  3. 8.3Parallel and series hybrid propulsion
  4. 8.4Pods and azimuth thrusters
  5. 8.5Hydrogen and marine fuel cells
  6. 8.6Ship energy management
  7. 8.7Classification society rules for batteries
  8. 8.8Fire safety of batteries
  9. 8.9Life cycle analysis of propulsion
  10. 8.10Case study: short-distance electric ferry
  1. 9.1IAS alarm and monitoring systems
  2. 9.2Machinery control and unattended engine rooms
  3. 9.3Dynamic positioning systems
  4. 9.4Stabiliser control
  5. 9.5Ballast and tank management
  6. 9.6Type-approved marine PLCs
  7. 9.7Human-machine interfaces on the bridge
  8. 9.8Autonomous navigation and MASS ships
  9. 9.9Factory and sea acceptance tests
  10. 9.10Lab: alarm loop in an IAS
  1. 10.1Electromagnetic compatibility on ships
  2. 10.2Compass safe distance
  3. 10.3Marine Equipment Directive (MED)
  4. 10.4Recreational Craft Directive
  5. 10.5Type approval by DNV, Lloyd's and Bureau Veritas
  6. 10.6Cybersecurity to IACS UR E26 and E27
  7. 10.7Technical documentation of equipment
  8. 10.8Manufacturing audits
  9. 10.9MED marking with the wheelmark
  10. 10.10Workshop: type approval file for a piece of equipment
  1. 11.1Planning the installation on board
  2. 11.2Marine cabling and cable trays
  3. 11.3System commissioning
  4. 11.4Preventive maintenance of on-board equipment
  5. 11.5Fault finding at sea
  6. 11.6Remote fleet monitoring
  7. 11.7Obsolescence management
  8. 11.8Refitting of vessels
  9. 11.9Crew training
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: diagnosing a fault in an NMEA network
  1. 12.1Selection of the vessel or system
  2. 12.2Analysis of operational requirements
  3. 12.3Design of the electronic architecture
  4. 12.4Selection of equipment and protocols
  5. 12.5Integration engineering
  6. 12.6Verification of regulatory compliance
  7. 12.7Test and validation plan
  8. 12.8Economic evaluation of the project
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Actisense NMEA Reader, OpenCPN, Maretron N2KAnalyzer, Siemens SIMATIC for IAS and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: IEC 60945 environmental tests, harbour and sea acceptance tests, and diagnosis of NMEA networks on board. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 60945, IEC 61162-1 (NMEA 0183), NMEA 2000 (IEC 61162-3), Directive 2014/90/EU, ISO 13297, ABYC E-11, Directive 2013/53/EU, IACS UR E27.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 60945, IEC 61162-1 (NMEA 0183) and NMEA 2000 (IEC 61162-3) applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Actisense NMEA Reader, OpenCPN, Maretron N2KAnalyzer, Siemens SIMATIC for IAS and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the complete electronic architecture of a vessel or on-board system, from requirements to validation plan, 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.

Vessel and requirements
Select the vessel or system and analyse its operational requirements.
Electronic architecture
Design the electronic architecture and select the equipment and protocols.
Integration engineering
Carry out the integration engineering and verify regulatory compliance.
Testing and economics
Define the test and validation plan and evaluate the project economically.
Master's Thesis
Present the integrated marine electronics project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Marine electronics engineerBridge integration technicianOn-board power systems engineerMarine automation engineerMarine equipment inspectorElectric propulsion engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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 Actisense NMEA Reader, OpenCPN, Maretron N2KAnalyzer, Siemens SIMATIC for IAS and MATLAB/Simulink, 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), a computer able to run the software 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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