Risers and Umbilicals Engineering Course
Online 300-hour course in risers and umbilicals engineering. 6 modules with DNV-ST-F201 Riser Systems, API Spec 17J Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe and OrcaFlex. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Risers and Umbilicals Engineering Course — studying from Malta
Maritime activity is central to Malta's identity, with the Grand Harbour and Freeport at Marsaxlokk handling significant cargo and transhipment. Ship repair, yacht building and marine services form a important part of the sector, supported by a long tradition of shipbuilding and maritime engineering. Offshore and sports nautical activity, including yacht refit and marine leisure, provides further opportunities. Engineers typically work with shipyards, classification societies, port authorities and marine service providers.
Fees for Malta: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies in Malta regulate naval and offshore engineering, and how does SEIUM fit in?
Malta is a major maritime nation, with the Transport Malta authority overseeing maritime affairs and the Malta Maritime Authority regulating shipping and registration. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for maritime roles is decided by employers or the relevant regulator, so confirm this before enrolling.
Do employers in Malta's maritime and yachting sectors value this type of training?
Malta's maritime cluster, including shipping services, ship management and yacht-related businesses, employs engineers and technical staff. Hiring in these sectors often prioritises practical experience and relevant certifications. Whether a private online qualification helps depends on the employer, so asking prospective employers in Malta is the best way to judge its value.
Can I study this part-time while working offshore or on rotation, and what is the language requirement?
Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere with internet access, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so you need a good working level of technical English. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Compare rigid, flexible and hybrid riser systems.
Design rigid risers against pressure, collapse and fatigue.
Specify the layer structure of a flexible riser.
Define the section and requirements of a subsea umbilical.
Carry out static, dynamic and VIV global analyses.
Plan the installation and connection of risers and umbilicals.
Develop the conceptual design of a riser system for a field.
Who it's for
- Riser engineer wishing to specialise in Risers and Umbilicals Engineering.
- SURF subsea systems engineer wishing to specialise in Risers and Umbilicals Engineering.
- Umbilicals engineer wishing to specialise in Risers and Umbilicals Engineering.
- Offshore dynamics analyst wishing to specialise in Risers and Umbilicals Engineering.
- Subsea installation engineer wishing to specialise in Risers and Umbilicals Engineering.
- Subsea integrity engineer wishing to specialise in Risers and Umbilicals Engineering.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the deepwater oil and gas industry.
What you'll work with
- DNV-ST-F201 Riser Systems
- API Spec 17J Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe
- API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 Subsea Umbilicals
- API RP 17B Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe
- API RP 2RD Design of Risers for Floating Production Systems
- DNV-RP-F204 Riser Fatigue
- DNV-RP-C205 Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Production, injection and export risers1.2Steel catenary risers (SCR), rigid1.3Unbonded flexible risers1.4Lazy wave, steep wave and pliant configurations1.5Hybrid risers and riser towers1.6Drilling and completion risers1.7Electrohydraulic control umbilicals1.8Interfaces with FPSO, TLP and spar1.9System selection by water depth1.10Case study: deepwater subsea architecture
2.1Internal pressure, collapse and propagating buckling2.2Wall thickness and steel selection2.3Touchdown zone2.4Flex joints and tension joints2.5Tensioners in dry-tree risers2.6Coatings and thermal insulation2.7Helical strakes and VIV suppression2.8High-quality welds and fatigue class2.9Verification to DNV-ST-F2012.10Laboratory: static analysis of an SCR
3.1Carcass, pressure barrier and sheaths3.2Pressure layer and tensile armour layers3.3End fittings and their anchoring3.4Stiffeners and bend restrictors3.5Distributed buoyancy modules3.6Gas permeation in the annulus3.7Birdcaging and armour corrosion3.8Requirements of API 17J and API RP 17B3.9Qualification testing of prototypes3.10Workshop: lazy wave configuration of a flexible riser
4.1Tubes, electrical cables and optical fibre4.2Super duplex steel and thermoplastic tubes4.3Cross-section design4.4Terminations and UTA units4.5Power umbilicals for subsea pumping4.6Mechanical design to ISO 13628-54.7Manufacturing and acceptance testing4.8Interfaces with trees and manifolds4.9Compatibility with chemical fluids4.10Practical: specification of a control umbilical
5.1Global finite element modelling5.2Wave loads and floater motions5.3Line interference analysis5.4Vortex-induced vibrations5.5Global wave-induced fatigue5.6J-lay, S-lay and reel laying5.7Laying of flexibles and umbilicals5.8Pull-in manoeuvre to the platform5.9In-service integrity monitoring5.10Case study: riser interference on an FPSO
6.1Field design basis6.2Configuration selection6.3Section and materials design6.4Global static and dynamic analysis6.5Fatigue and VIV study6.6Umbilical specification6.7Installation plan6.8Integrity management plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OrcaFlex, Flexcom, DNV Sesam RIFLEX, SHEAR7, Abaqus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real procedures for global dynamic analysis of a riser, line interference studies and technical specification of an umbilical. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Compare rigid, flexible and hybrid riser systems.
Design rigid risers against pressure, collapse and fatigue.
Specify the layer structure of a flexible riser.
Define the section and requirements of a subsea umbilical.
Carry out static, dynamic and VIV global analyses.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses OrcaFlex, Flexcom, DNV Sesam RIFLEX, SHEAR7 and Abaqus. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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