Postgraduate Diploma in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 hours in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion. 8 modules covering IEC 61162-3 (NMEA 2000), IEC 60529:1989+A2:2013 and Actisense NMEA Reader. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion — 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: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
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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What you will be able to do
Design compliant and reliable NMEA 2000 networks.
Interpret and decode PGN messages.
Apply the IP67, IP68 and IP69K protection ratings.
Analyse corrosion mechanisms in the marine environment.
Select protection for exposed electronics.
Plan environmental tests in accordance with IEC 60945.
Install and maintain onboard electronics using good practice.
Who it's for
- Marine electronics engineer who wants to specialise in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion.
- Marine systems installer who wants to specialise in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion.
- Environmental test engineer who wants to specialise in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion.
- Product design engineer who wants to specialise in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion.
- Corrosion specialist who wants to specialise in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion.
- Naval maintenance technician who wants to specialise in NMEA 2000, IP67/69K and Corrosion.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter recreational boating.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61162-3 (NMEA 2000)
- IEC 60529:1989+A2:2013
- ISO 20653:2023
- IEC 60945:2002
- IEC 60068-2-52:2017
- ISO 12944-2:2017
- ISO 9227:2022
- ISO 11898-1:2015
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Electronics on boats1.2NMEA 0183 and its limitations1.3Evolution towards NMEA 20001.4CAN basis of NMEA 20001.5Backbone and drop topology1.6Terminators and network length1.7Bus power supply and LEN calculation1.8Certified devices and gateways1.9NMEA OneNet over Ethernet1.10Workshop: designing an NMEA 2000 backbone
2.1PGNs and message structure2.2Addressing and address claiming2.3Priority messages and fast packet2.4Engine, navigation and sensor data2.5Related ISO 11783 protocol2.6Decoding with CANboat2.7Bus error diagnostics2.8NMEA product certification2.9Developing an NMEA 2000 node2.10Practical: decoding PGNs with an analyser
3.1The IP system of IEC 605293.2IP67: temporary immersion3.3IP68 and manufacturer conditions3.4IP69K and ISO 206533.5Dust and water testing3.6Design of watertight enclosures3.7Gaskets, cable glands and vents3.8Watertight M12 and Deutsch connectors3.9Typical sealing failures3.10Laboratory: immersion test of an enclosure
4.1Electrochemical corrosion mechanisms4.2Galvanic corrosion and the galvanic series4.3Pitting and crevice corrosion4.4Salt spray and marine atmospheres4.5PCB and connector corrosion4.6Electrochemical migration and dendrites4.7ISO 12944 corrosivity categories4.8Stray current corrosion4.9Cathodic protection with anodes4.10Case study: corrosion failure analysis
5.1Conformal coatings and their application5.2Encapsulation and potting5.3Material selection and finishes5.4PCB design for humidity5.5Ventilation and condensation control5.6Connector treatments5.7Fasteners and metal compatibility5.8Coating quality tests5.9Repairability versus protection5.10Practical: coating selection for a sensor
6.1Salt spray test IEC 60068-2-526.2Cyclic damp heat6.3Vibration and shock on boats6.4Solar and UV radiation6.5IEC 60945 tests6.6EMC of navigation equipment6.7Combined test sequences6.8Acceptance and failure criteria6.9Test reports and certification6.10Laboratory: test plan for a marine display
7.1Good NMEA installation practices7.2Cabling in marine environments7.3Earthing and bonding7.4In-service corrosion inspection7.5Preventive maintenance of connectors7.6Field network diagnostics7.7Equipment firmware updates7.8Installation documentation7.9Classification society standards7.10Case study: audit of a sailing yacht's network
8.1Definition of the equipment and its environment8.2NMEA 2000 interface design8.3Watertight enclosure design8.4Anti-corrosion strategy for materials and finishes8.5Salt spray and ingress test plan8.6Prototype validation8.7Installation guide8.8Cost and reliability analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, allowing them to balance it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Actisense NMEA Reader, CANboat, Maretron N2KAnalyzer, Vector CANalyzer, KiCad, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for salt spray testing of electronic equipment, IP67 and IP69K ingress testing, and onboard NMEA 2000 network diagnostics. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Design compliant and reliable NMEA 2000 networks.
Interpret and decode PGN messages.
Apply the IP67, IP68 and IP69K protection ratings.
Analyse corrosion mechanisms in the marine environment.
Select protection for exposed electronics.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Actisense NMEA Reader, CANboat, Maretron N2KAnalyzer, Vector CANalyzer, KiCad. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM Institute's own diploma, awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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