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Master’s in Shore Power Supply Engineering for Ships

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in onshore power supply engineering for ships: 12 modules covering port emissions, ship electrical demand, IEC/IEEE 80005 standards, shore-side architecture, frequency converters, cable management, on-board installation, protection, grid integration and OPS economics, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Assess emissions from ships at berth and the OPS regulatory framework.

02

Estimate the electrical demand of ships in port.

03

Design onshore power supply systems in line with IEC/IEEE 80005.

04

Select frequency converters and connection systems.

05

Calculate protection settings and ensure electrical safety.

06

Integrate OPS with grids, renewables and storage.

07

Analyse the economic feasibility of OPS installations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Port electrical engineers planning shore power at berths.
  • OPS project engineers.
  • Power systems engineers working on grid connections and converters.
  • Port authority technical staff.
  • Port decarbonisation consultants.
  • Marine electrical engineers handling on-board shore connection.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join port authorities.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage shore connection systems)
  • IEC/IEEE 80005-3 (low-voltage shore connection systems)
  • IEC 62613-1 (plugs and socket-outlets for shore connection)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR (alternative fuels infrastructure)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 FuelEU Maritime (greenhouse gas intensity of maritime fuels)
  • Directive 2014/94/EU (alternative fuels infrastructure)
  • RD 337/2014 (Spanish high-voltage installations regulation)
  • IEC 61000 (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • ETAP
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • PSCAD
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Port emissions inventories
  2. 1.2NOx, SOx and particulate pollutants
  3. 1.3Auxiliary engine consumption at berth
  4. 1.4Impact on urban air quality
  5. 1.5Noise and vibration from berthed ships
  6. 1.6The AFIR Regulation and the OPS obligation
  7. 1.7FuelEU Maritime and the connection obligation
  8. 1.8Alternatives to shore power
  9. 1.9Experience in European ports
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: emissions inventory of a cruise terminal
  1. 2.1Load profiles by ship type
  2. 2.2Cruise ships, ro-pax and container ships
  3. 2.3Power at berth and simultaneity factor
  4. 2.450 Hz and 60 Hz frequency
  5. 2.56.6 kV and 11 kV voltages
  6. 2.6Low-voltage systems for small ships
  7. 2.7Port demand studies
  8. 2.8Growth forecasting
  9. 2.9Port call data
  10. 2.10Workshop: estimating the electrical demand of a quay
  1. 3.1The IEC/IEEE 80005-1 standard
  2. 3.2IEC/IEEE 80005-3 for low voltage
  3. 3.3Specific requirements by ship type
  4. 3.4IEC 62613 plugs and socket-outlets
  5. 3.5Class rules for shore connection
  6. 3.6IMO guidelines
  7. 3.7Directive 2014/94/EU on alternative fuels
  8. 3.8Certification of installations
  9. 3.9Ship-shore compatibility
  10. 3.10Case study: compatibility check for a cruise ship
  1. 4.1Connection to the distribution grid
  2. 4.2Medium-voltage port substations
  3. 4.3Frequency converters
  4. 4.4Isolation transformers
  5. 4.5Earthing systems
  6. 4.6Medium-voltage switchgear
  7. 4.7Distribution to the quay
  8. 4.8Quayside connection boxes
  9. 4.9Redundancy and availability
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: single-line diagram of an OPS installation
  1. 5.1Static converter topologies
  2. 5.2Centralised and distributed converters
  3. 5.3Harmonics and filters
  4. 5.4Efficiency and losses
  5. 5.5Converter cooling
  6. 5.6Control and synchronisation
  7. 5.7Scalable modular converters
  8. 5.8Reliability of power electronics
  9. 5.9Selecting manufacturers
  10. 5.10Lab: simulation of a 50/60 Hz converter
  1. 6.1Cable management systems
  2. 6.2Cable reels and cable cranes
  3. 6.3Flexible medium-voltage cables
  4. 6.4Connectors and interlocks
  5. 6.5Ship movements and tides
  6. 6.6Mobile quayside systems
  7. 6.7Barge-based solutions
  8. 6.8Ergonomics of the connection
  9. 6.9Maintenance of cable systems
  10. 6.10Workshop: selecting a cable management system
  1. 7.1Ship connection panel
  2. 7.2On-board transformer
  3. 7.3Synchronisation and load transfer
  4. 7.4Blackout-free transfer
  5. 7.5On-board electrical protection
  6. 7.6Retrofit of existing ships
  7. 7.7Costs of on-board equipment
  8. 7.8Commissioning tests
  9. 7.9Crew training
  10. 7.10Case study: OPS retrofit of a ro-pax
  1. 8.1Short-circuit studies
  2. 8.2Protection coordination
  3. 8.3Earthing and fault current
  4. 8.4Safety interlocks
  5. 8.5Emergency shutdown
  6. 8.6Arc flash and PPE
  7. 8.7Connection and disconnection procedures
  8. 8.8HAZOP analysis of the connection
  9. 8.9Ship-terminal responsibilities
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: short-circuit study with ETAP
  1. 9.1Distribution grid capacity
  2. 9.2Agreements with the distribution company
  3. 9.3Renewable generation in port
  4. 9.4Battery storage
  5. 9.5Port microgrids with renewables
  6. 9.6Peak demand management
  7. 9.7Charging electric ships
  8. 9.8Hydrogen and fuel cells
  9. 9.9Port smart grid
  10. 9.10Workshop: sizing batteries for OPS peaks
  1. 10.1Capital costs of OPS installations
  2. 10.2Operating and maintenance costs
  3. 10.3Electricity tariffs and taxation
  4. 10.4Business and operator models
  5. 10.5EU CEF funding
  6. 10.6Port dues rebates
  7. 10.7Comparison with on-board generation
  8. 10.8Social cost-benefit analysis
  9. 10.9Supply contracts
  10. 10.10Case study: feasibility analysis of an OPS for cruise ships
  1. 11.1Phases of an OPS project
  2. 11.2Basic and detailed engineering
  3. 11.3Civil works on quays
  4. 11.4Tendering and procurement
  5. 11.5Testing and commissioning
  6. 11.6Operation and maintenance
  7. 11.7Utilisation indicators
  8. 11.8Demand management
  9. 11.9Lessons from completed projects
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: commissioning plan for an installation
  1. 12.1Characterisation of the port and traffic
  2. 12.2Electrical demand and load profiles
  3. 12.3Design of the shore-side system
  4. 12.4Connection and protection solution
  5. 12.5Grid integration
  6. 12.6Economic and environmental feasibility
  7. 12.7Technical conclusions and future work
  8. 12.8Review with the thesis supervisor
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible 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 and PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: sizing a quayside power supply installation, short-circuit and protection studies and economic feasibility analysis of an OPS. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC/IEEE 80005-1, IEC/IEEE 80005-3, IEC 62613-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR, Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 FuelEU Maritime, Directive 2014/94/EU, High-Voltage Regulation RD 337/2014 and IEC 61000.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC/IEEE 80005-1, IEC/IEEE 80005-3, IEC 62613-1 and the AFIR Regulation applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical and PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:an onshore power supply project for a port covering demand profiles, shore-side system design, connection and protection, grid integration and economic and environmental feasibility, 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.

Emissions and demand study
Quantify berth emissions and the electrical demand of a cruise terminal.
Shore-side single-line diagram
Design the substation, converter and quayside distribution of an OPS installation.
Short-circuit and protection study
Calculate fault levels and coordinate protection with ETAP.
OPS feasibility analysis
Assess the costs, tariffs and funding of an OPS for cruise ships.
Master's Thesis
A complete onshore power supply project for a port, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Port electrical engineerOPS project engineerPower systems engineerPort authority technical officerPort decarbonisation consultantMarine electrical engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • 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 ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical and PSCAD, 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 programme 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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