Diploma in SEEMP Plans, CII Measurement and Reporting
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in SEEMP plans, CII measurement and reporting. 8 modules covering energy efficiency under MARPOL Annex VI, SEEMP architecture, fuel consumption and activity measurement, CII calculation, technical and operational measures, and reporting, verification and audit, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in SEEMP Plans, CII Measurement and Reporting — studying from New Zealand
Maritime engineering is significant for New Zealand, given its extensive coastline, large exclusive economic zone and a strong sailing and boatbuilding tradition. Auckland, often called the City of Sails, hosts boatbuilders, marine service providers and offshore engineering firms, while Maritime New Zealand regulates safety at sea. Opportunities include naval architecture, offshore energy and aquaculture, and the New Zealand Defence Force's naval fleet supports further demand.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,160 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies regulate marine and offshore engineering?
Maritime New Zealand regulates maritime safety and the operation of vessels, and Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers. Marine surveying and certain roles require recognised certificates issued by official bodies. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not replace these requirements.
Do marine and offshore employers in New Zealand value private qualifications?
New Zealand has active marine, boatbuilding, port and offshore sectors, particularly in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Employers usually prioritise recognised certificates, licences and practical experience. A SEIUM qualification may support an application, but whether it is valued is for each employer to decide.
Can I study this part-time from New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. You are assigned a technical tutor and must complete a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Programme lengths range from 300 to 1,900 hours.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Interpret the energy efficiency requirements of MARPOL Annex VI.
Develop and maintain a SEEMP in line with IMO guidelines.
Design reliable fuel consumption and activity measurement systems.
Calculate and project a ship's operational CII.
Select technical and operational measures to improve the rating.
Manage DCS and MRV reporting consistently.
Prepare the ship and the company for verification audits.
Who it's for
- Fleet technical superintendents.
- Ship energy efficiency managers.
- IMO compliance auditors.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultants.
- Vessel performance analysts.
- Chief engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 (energy efficiency regulations for ships)
- Resolution MEPC.346(78) (guidelines for the development of a SEEMP)
- Resolution MEPC.352(78) (guidelines on operational carbon intensity indicators and calculation)
- Resolution MEPC.353(78) (CII reference lines)
- Resolution MEPC.354(78) (CII rating guidelines)
- Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions from shipping)
- Directive (EU) 2023/959 (extension of the EU ETS to maritime transport)
- ISM Code (International Safety Management Code)
- DNV Veracity
- NAPA Fleet Intelligence
- StormGeo s-Insight
- Microsoft Power BI
8 modules
1.1Chapter 4 of Annex VI and its recent amendments1.2EEDI, EEXI and CII: scope and differences1.32023 IMO Strategy on greenhouse gas emissions1.4Fuel-to-CO2 conversion factors1.5Ship types subject to annual rating1.6CII reduction factors up to 20301.7Role of the administration and recognised organisations1.8Relationship with the maritime EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime1.9IMO Data Collection System (DCS)1.10Case study: classifying a fleet by obligations
2.1Structure of Parts I, II and III of the plan2.2MEPC.346(78) guidelines for developing the plan2.3Fuel consumption data collection methodology2.4Three-year implementation plan of measures2.5Self-evaluation and improvement procedures2.6Responsibilities on board and ashore2.7Integration with the ISM management system2.8Document control and version management2.9Confirmation of compliance by the administration2.10Workshop: drafting Part III of a plan
3.1Coriolis and volumetric fuel flow meters3.2Tank soundings and bunker delivery notes3.3Distance sailed and hours under way3.4Shaft torque meters and propulsive power3.5Continuous performance monitoring systems3.6Measurement uncertainty and equipment calibration3.7Fuel density and temperature correction3.8Noon reports versus high-frequency data3.9Anomaly detection and data cleansing3.10Lab: daily consumption from real records
4.1Attained CII formula and reference capacity4.2Reference lines according to MEPC.353(78)4.3Correction factors and voyage adjustments4.4Rating thresholds from A to E4.5Treatment of ballast voyages and waiting time4.6Effect of port time on the indicator4.7Medium-term rating projections4.8Sensitivity to speed and load factor4.9Limitations and criticisms of the current indicator4.10Practical: annual spreadsheet for a bulk carrier
5.1Trim and service draught optimisation5.2Hull coatings and underwater cleaning5.3Energy-saving devices at the propeller5.4Air lubrication and rotor sails5.5Exhaust gas waste heat recovery5.6Engine power limitation (EPL) and ShaPoLi5.7Variable frequency drives on auxiliary equipment5.8Alternative fuels and their emission factors5.9Cost-benefit assessment of retrofits5.10Case study: upgrade package for a container ship
6.1Slow steaming and just-in-time arrival6.2Weather routing and route optimisation6.3On-board electrical plant management6.4Cargo and ballast planning6.5Coordination with ports and charterers6.6BIMCO CII clauses in charter parties6.7Fleet operational performance indicators6.8Crew training and awareness6.9Change management in the shipping company6.10Workshop: corrective plan for a D-rated ship
7.1Data submission to the IMO GISIS database7.2Annual Statement of Compliance7.3Verification by classification societies7.4EU MRV reporting in THETIS-MRV7.5Consistency between DCS, MRV and EU ETS7.6Digital reporting and traceability platforms7.7Common non-conformities in audits7.8Port State Control inspections7.9Filing of evidence and records7.10Practical: simulated verification audit
8.1Ship selection and project scope8.2Gathering historical operating data8.3Diagnosis of the current rating8.4Design of technical and operational measures8.5Three-year projection of the indicator8.6Drafting Part III of the plan8.7Monitoring plan and indicators8.8Economic analysis of the measures8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme 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 DNV Veracity, NAPA Fleet Intelligence, StormGeo s-Insight and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures: audit of a SEEMP on a bulk carrier, annual CII calculation with fleet data and sea trials to validate consumption curves. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4, Resolution MEPC.346(78) SEEMP guidelines, Resolution MEPC.352(78) CII calculation, Resolution MEPC.353(78) CII reference lines, Resolution MEPC.354(78) CII rating guidelines, Regulation (EU) 2015/757 MRV, Directive (EU) 2023/959 EU ETS, ISM Code.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with DNV Veracity, NAPA Fleet Intelligence, StormGeo s-Insight and Microsoft Power BI, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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