Postgraduate Diploma in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans. 8 modules covering the IGS (ISM) Code, the PBIP (ISPS) Code and AMOS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans — 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
Explain the regime of ship surveys and certificates.
Apply the requirements of the IGS (ISM) Code to a shipping company.
Apply the requirements of the PBIP (ISPS) Code to ships and port facilities.
Integrate the IGS and PBIP systems while avoiding duplication.
Design criticality-based maintenance plans.
Prepare the ship for Port State control and vetting inspections.
Propose improvements through digitalisation and analysis of findings.
Who it's for
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA) who wants to specialise in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans.
- Company Security Officer (CSO) who wants to specialise in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans.
- Technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans.
- Maritime management systems auditor who wants to specialise in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans.
- Vetting inspector who wants to specialise in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans.
- Fleet maintenance planner who wants to specialise in Surveys, ISM/ISPS Interface and Maintenance Plans.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- IGS (ISM) Code
- PBIP (ISPS) Code
- SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (special measures to enhance maritime security)
- Harmonised System of Survey and Certification (HSSC)
- Directive 2009/16/EC (port State control)
- Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 (security of ships and port facilities)
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Class and statutory surveys1.2Harmonised System of Survey and Certification (HSSC)1.3Survey windows and anniversary dates1.4Annual, intermediate and renewal surveys1.5In-water survey (IWS) and dry-dock survey1.6Continuous survey of hull and machinery1.7Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP)1.8Digital tools and remote surveys1.9Relationship between owner, superintendent and surveyor1.10Case study: survey schedule for a bulk carrier
2.1Origin of the International Safety Management Code2.2Safety and environmental protection policy2.3Designated Person Ashore (DPA)2.4Master's responsibility and authority2.5Shipboard procedures and plans2.6Emergency preparedness2.7Reporting of non-conformities and accidents2.8Maintenance of the ship and equipment (element 10)2.9Internal audits and management review2.10Practice: internal audit of element 10 of the ISM Code
3.1Origin and structure of the ISPS Code3.2Security levels 1, 2 and 33.3Ship security assessment3.4Ship security plan (SSP)3.5Ship Security Officer and Company Security Officer3.6Ship–port interface3.7Declaration of security3.8Ship security alert system (SSAS)3.9Records and security drills3.10Case study: ship–port interface at security level 2
4.1Overlaps between the two codes4.2Integration into a single management system4.3Roles of the DPA and the CSO4.4Handling security incidents4.5Combined audits4.6DOC, SMC and ISSC certificates4.7PSC inspections and detentions4.8Documentation and records control4.9Safety and security culture4.10Workshop: IGS–PBIP responsibilities matrix
5.1Planned maintenance systems (PMS)5.2Equipment structure and hierarchy5.3Running-hour, calendar and condition-based maintenance5.4Critical equipment and systems5.5Manufacturer instructions5.6Work orders and records5.7Management of critical spare parts5.8Maintenance indicators5.9Class approval of the PMS5.10Practice: maintenance plan for critical equipment
6.1PSC memoranda: Paris, Tokyo and USCG6.2New Inspection Regime (NIR)6.3OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspections6.4CDI inspections for chemical tankers6.5RightShip programme for bulk carriers6.6OCIMF TMSA for companies6.7Common observations and causes6.8Preparing the ship for inspections6.9Corrective actions and follow-up6.10Case study: response to a PSC detention
7.1Analysis of non-conformities and root cause7.2Safety performance indicators7.3Lessons learned and fleet-wide dissemination7.4Fleet management software7.5Remote inspections and digital evidence7.6Electronic certificates7.7Integration of the PMS with sensor data7.8Management of change7.9Training for crews and shore-based staff7.10Practice: action plan following an external audit
8.1Selection of the company and fleet8.2Diagnosis of the IGS system8.3Review of the security plan8.4Design of the maintenance plan8.5Survey schedule8.6Preparation for inspections8.7Indicators and continuous improvement8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are 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 AMOS, DNV ShipManager, SERTICA, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical material is based on real IGS and PBIP internal audit procedures, vetting inspection simulations and the review of maintenance plans. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the regime of ship surveys and certificates.
Apply the requirements of the IGS (ISM) Code to a shipping company.
Apply the requirements of the PBIP (ISPS) Code to ships and port facilities.
Integrate the IGS and PBIP systems while avoiding duplication.
Design criticality-based maintenance plans.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, which is compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses AMOS, DNV ShipManager, SERTICA and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative final 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 higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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