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Master’s in Marine/Nautical Electronics: IP67/69K

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in marine/nautical electronics (IP67/69K, corrosion, NMEA 2000 and on-board power). 12 modules covering the marine environment, IP protection ratings, sealed enclosure design, electronics protection, environmental testing, on-board electrical systems, nautical buses, marine EMC, subsea and offshore equipment, certification and reliability, applied to IEC 60529, ISO 20653 and IEC 60945 with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Master’s in Marine/Nautical Electronics: IP67/69K — studying from Malta

Malta has a well-developed telecommunications sector, with a history of hosting submarine cable landing points and a substantial base of network and communications providers. The island's regulatory environment supports digital infrastructure, and this has encouraged companies in embedded systems, network engineering and electronics design. Employers include telecommunications operators, software and hardware developers, and multinational technology firms with Maltese engineering teams. Engineers with knowledge of wireless systems, network security and embedded programming find steady demand.

Fees for Malta: €6,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Malta

  • Malta Communications Authority (MCA)
  • Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA)
  • Malta Standards Authority (MSA)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Malta Section

Typical roles

  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Electronics Design Engineer

Questions from Malta

How are electronics and telecom engineers recognised professionally in Malta?

Engineering titles in Malta are regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Telecommunications is overseen by the Malta Communications Authority, which regulates licensing and spectrum. A SEIUM qualification is a private one, not a state degree and not accredited by a national body, so recognition depends on employers and the relevant authority.

Which Maltese employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?

Malta has telecoms operators, electronics manufacturers and component suppliers, iGaming and technology firms that use embedded hardware, and defence and maritime electronics companies. Employers typically assess hands-on design experience and certifications. A private qualification can help your profile, especially alongside practical projects.

Can I fit this programme around work, and what are the practical requirements?

The programme is 100% online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. You can study from Malta without a student visa. Choose a course length that matches your available time, from 300 hours up to 1,900. Ask about fee instalments and employer sponsorship before enrolling.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the effects of the marine environment on electronics.

02

Interpret and test IP protection ratings.

03

Design sealed, corrosion-resistant enclosures.

04

Protect electronics with coatings and potting.

05

Integrate on-board electrical systems and nautical buses.

06

Plan environmental and EMC testing.

07

Certify marine equipment to the applicable regulations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Marine electronics engineers.
  • Nautical product engineers.
  • Environmental test engineers.
  • Maritime certification engineers.
  • Mechanical designers of enclosures for harsh environments.
  • Naval electronics technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the leisure marine sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 60529 (degrees of protection provided by enclosures – IP code)
  • ISO 20653 (road vehicles – degrees of protection, IP69K)
  • IEC 60945 (maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment – general requirements)
  • IEC 60068-2-52 (cyclic salt mist test)
  • Directive 2014/90/EU (Marine Equipment Directive)
  • Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive)
  • ISO 13297 (small craft – electrical systems)
  • NMEA 2000 (marine electronics network standard)
  • SolidWorks
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • Altium Designer
  • Actisense NMEA Reader
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1Salt corrosion
  2. 1.2Humidity and condensation
  3. 1.3Vibration and wave slamming
  4. 1.4Extreme temperatures
  5. 1.5Ultraviolet radiation
  6. 1.6Immersion and spray
  7. 1.7High-pressure cleaning
  8. 1.8Explosive atmospheres on vessels
  9. 1.9Classification society requirements
  10. 1.10Case study: failure analysis of a boat's electronics
  1. 2.1The IEC 60529 standard
  2. 2.2IP67 and IP68 codes
  3. 2.3IP69K rating and ISO 20653
  4. 2.4Dust tests
  5. 2.5Immersion tests
  6. 2.6High-pressure, high-temperature jet tests
  7. 2.7IK impact ratings
  8. 2.8Differences between standards
  9. 2.9Interpreting results
  10. 2.10Lab: water-tightness test of an enclosure
  1. 3.1Materials: marine aluminium, stainless steel and polymers
  2. 3.2O-rings and flat gaskets
  3. 3.3Gasket compression
  4. 3.4Design of lids and fasteners
  5. 3.5Bulkhead fittings and cable glands
  6. 3.6Vent membranes
  7. 3.7Windows and displays
  8. 3.8Galvanic compatibility
  9. 3.9Sealing simulation
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: CAD design of an IP68 enclosure
  1. 4.1Conformal coatings
  2. 4.2Resin potting
  3. 4.3Parylene coatings
  4. 4.4Protection against condensation
  5. 4.5Selection of robust components
  6. 4.6Sealed connectors
  7. 4.7Thermal design in closed enclosures
  8. 4.8Conduction cooling
  9. 4.9Coating tests
  10. 4.10Lab: comparison of coatings in salt spray
  1. 5.1IEC 60945 for navigation equipment
  2. 5.2Salt spray (IEC 60068-2-52)
  3. 5.3Damp heat
  4. 5.4Thermal cycling
  5. 5.5Vibration and shock
  6. 5.6Solar radiation
  7. 5.7Combined tests
  8. 5.8Test planning
  9. 5.9Working with test laboratories
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: environmental test plan for a unit
  1. 6.112, 24 and 48 V systems
  2. 6.2Marine batteries
  3. 6.3Installations to ISO 13297
  4. 6.4Reverse polarity protection
  5. 6.5Cranking transients
  6. 6.6Corrosion in connections
  7. 6.7Charging systems
  8. 6.8Electric and hybrid propulsion
  9. 6.9Electrical safety
  10. 6.10Case study: electrical design of a recreational craft
  1. 7.1NMEA 0183
  2. 7.2NMEA 2000 and CAN
  3. 7.3NMEA OneNet and Ethernet
  4. 7.4Bridge electronics integration
  5. 7.5AIS and GNSS
  6. 7.6Radar and echo sounder
  7. 7.7VHF communications
  8. 7.8Wi-Fi and connectivity
  9. 7.9Maritime cyber security
  10. 7.10Lab: NMEA 2000 network
  1. 8.1IEC 60945 and EMC
  2. 8.2Interference with radio and navigation
  3. 8.3Earthing on vessels
  4. 8.4Cable shielding
  5. 8.5Power supply filters
  6. 8.6Emission tests
  7. 8.7Immunity tests
  8. 8.8Cable segregation
  9. 8.9Typical solutions
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: EMC plan for bridge equipment
  1. 9.1Subsea electronics
  2. 9.2Pressure housings
  3. 9.3Penetrators and wet-mate connectors
  4. 9.4ROVs and AUVs
  5. 9.5Oceanographic sensors
  6. 9.6Power in offshore applications
  7. 9.7Long-term reliability
  8. 9.8Offshore maintenance
  9. 9.9DNV standards
  10. 9.10Workshop: housing concept for 300 m depth
  1. 10.1Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU
  2. 10.2Wheel mark
  3. 10.3Classification societies: DNV, Lloyd's Register and Bureau Veritas
  4. 10.4Recreational Craft Directive
  5. 10.5Radio Equipment Directive
  6. 10.6IEC 61162 standards
  7. 10.7SOLAS and mandatory equipment
  8. 10.8Technical documentation
  9. 10.9Market surveillance
  10. 10.10Case study: certification route for a chartplotter
  1. 11.1Reliability analysis
  2. 11.2Failure modes in the marine environment
  3. 11.3Preventive maintenance
  4. 11.4Remote diagnostics
  5. 11.5Spares and obsolescence
  6. 11.6Warranty and claims
  7. 11.7Accelerated life testing
  8. 11.8Continuous improvement
  9. 11.9Sustainability and recycling
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: FMEA of deck equipment
  1. 12.1Equipment and operating environment
  2. 12.2Protection requirements
  3. 12.3Enclosure design
  4. 12.4Electronics protection
  5. 12.5Interfaces and communications
  6. 12.6Test plan
  7. 12.7Certification route
  8. 12.8Reliability analysis
  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 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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altium Designer and Actisense NMEA Reader, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for IP67, IP68 and IP69K water-tightness tests, salt spray tests and vibration and shock tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 60529, ISO 20653, IEC 60945, IEC 60068-2-52, Directive 2014/90/EU (marine equipment), Directive 2013/53/EU (recreational craft), ISO 13297, NMEA 2000.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 60529, ISO 20653 and IEC 60945 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altium Designer and Actisense NMEA Reader, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:Design of a marine electronic unit, from protection requirements and enclosure design to test plan, certification route and reliability analysis, 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.

Environment and requirements
Define the operating environment and IP/IK protection requirements of a marine unit.
IP68 enclosure design
Design a sealed IP68 enclosure in CAD with gaskets and galvanic compatibility.
Electronics and NMEA 2000
Protect the electronics and integrate the unit into an NMEA 2000 network.
Test and certification plan
Plan environmental and EMC tests and the certification route.
Master's Thesis
Complete design of a marine electronic unit with test plan and reliability analysis, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Marine electronics engineerNautical product engineerEnvironmental test engineerMaritime certification engineerEnclosure mechanical design engineerNaval electronics technician
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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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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Altium Designer and Actisense NMEA Reader, 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 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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