Master’s in Port (Cold-Ironing) and Airport Electrification
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in port (cold-ironing) and airport electrification, 12 modules covering onshore power supply engineering, electrification of port and airport ground equipment, electric and hydrogen aviation, internal MV grids, on-site renewables, detailed electrical design, regulation and business models, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the energy demand of ports and airports.
Design shore power connection installations for ships.
Electrify port equipment and airport ground handling.
Integrate renewables and storage on site.
Design internal medium-voltage electrical networks.
Apply European infrastructure regulations.
Assess the economic viability of electrification.
Who it's for
- Port electrification engineers.
- Airport electrical engineers.
- Infrastructure project managers.
- Port sustainability consultants.
- Medium-voltage network engineers.
- Terminal energy managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work for port authorities or airports.
What you'll work with
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage shore connection systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime) (greenhouse gas intensity of maritime energy)
- Royal Decree 337/2014 (Spanish high-voltage installations regulation)
- Royal Decree 842/2002 (REBT) (Spanish low-voltage electrotechnical regulation)
- ISO 6858 (aircraft ground support electrical supplies)
- IEC 62613-2 (plugs and socket-outlets for shore connection)
- EASA CS-ADR-DSN (aerodrome design specifications)
- ETAP
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- PVsyst
- ForgeSolar
- AutoCAD Electrical
12 modules
1.1Energy footprint of ports and airports1.2Energy use of berthed ships1.3Energy use of aircraft on the apron1.4Port decarbonisation strategies1.5Zero-emission airports1.6European funding programmes1.7Energy planning of the site1.8Site stakeholders1.9Sustainability indicators1.10Case study: energy plan for a medium-sized port
2.1Architecture of an OPS system2.2High and low voltage at the quay2.3Quayside substation2.4Cable management systems2.5Quayside connection boxes2.6Mobile and barge-based solutions2.7Solutions for ferries and cruise ships2.8Solutions for container ships2.9Investment cost per berth2.10Lab: design of an OPS installation for ferries
3.1Electric ship-to-shore gantry cranes3.2RTG cranes and their electrification3.3Electric forklifts and tractors3.4Automated guided vehicles3.5Charging of port equipment3.6Energy recovery in cranes3.7Storage in terminals3.8Terminal energy management3.9Automation and efficiency3.10Practical: energy balance of a terminal
4.1Electric handling vehicles4.2Charging of ground support equipment4.3Electric apron buses4.4Electric aircraft tugs4.5400 Hz and PCA systems4.6Terminal HVAC4.7LED runway lighting4.8Terminal energy management4.9Charging infrastructure for passengers4.10Lab: electrification of a handling fleet
5.1Regional electric aircraft5.2Hydrogen aircraft5.3Charging of electric aircraft5.4Hydrogen supply at airports5.5Vertiports for urban air mobility5.6Infrastructure for sustainable fuels5.7Safety of new energy carriers5.8Technology roadmap5.9Pilot experiences at airports5.10Case study: vertiport at a regional airport
6.1Private medium-voltage networks6.2Dual supply and security6.3Site substations6.4Distribution schemes6.5Port and airport microgrids6.6Renewable generation on site6.7Stationary storage on site6.8Demand management6.9Planning of the internal network6.10Practical: airport network model in ETAP
7.1PV on rooftops and car parks7.2Wind power in port areas7.3Wave and tidal energy7.4Compatibility with air navigation7.5Glare at airports7.6On-site hydrogen production7.7Port energy communities7.8PPAs for the site7.9Integration into the internal network7.10Lab: PV glare analysis
8.1Load and simultaneity calculation8.2Transformer selection8.3Short-circuit calculation8.4Protection coordination8.5Cable selection8.6Earthing in marine environments8.7Corrosion protection8.8Electromagnetic compatibility of installations8.9Project documentation8.10Practical: short-circuit calculation at a quay
9.1The IEC/IEEE 80005 series9.2AFIR Regulation on infrastructure9.3FuelEU Maritime Regulation9.4Renewable Energy Directive9.5EASA aerodrome regulations9.6Spanish high-voltage regulation9.7Spanish low-voltage electrotechnical regulation (REBT)9.8Classification society rules9.9Applicable environmental regulations9.10Workshop: compliance matrix for a project
10.1Project phases10.2Feasibility studies10.3Permitting and licences10.4Works procurement10.5Construction in operational sites10.6Coordination with operations10.7Risk management10.8Cost control10.9Commissioning10.10Case study: schedule of an OPS project
11.1Investment and operating costs11.2Quayside energy tariffs11.3Fuel savings11.4Valuation of avoided emissions11.5CEF funding and financial instruments11.6Concession models11.7Public-private partnerships for financing11.8Cost-benefit analysis of the project11.9Demand risks11.10Practical: cost-benefit analysis of an OPS
12.1Selecting the site12.2Energy demand analysis12.3Design of the electrification solution12.4Integration of renewables12.5Design of the internal network12.6Implementation plan12.7Economic assessment of the solution12.8Environmental assessment of the solution12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 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 each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PVsyst, ForgeSolar and AutoCAD Electrical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures for short-circuit and protection studies, glare analysis and energy demand simulation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC/IEEE 80005-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime), Royal Decree 337/2014, Royal Decree 842/2002 (REBT), ISO 6858, IEC 62613-2, EASA CS-ADR-DSN.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
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.
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 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 ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PVsyst, ForgeSolar and AutoCAD Electrical, 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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