Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing) Course
Online 300-hour course in port electrification (cold-ironing). 6 modules covering IEC/IEEE 80005-1, IEC/IEEE 80005-3 and DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Assess ship emissions at berth and their impact on air quality.
Design shore-side power supply systems for ships.
Integrate port demand into the electricity distribution network.
Define safe ship-to-shore connection procedures.
Apply European and international regulations on port electrification.
Analyse the economic viability of cold-ironing projects.
Develop a quay electrification project.
Who it's for
- Port electrification engineer who wants to specialise in Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing).
- Energy technician at a port authority who wants to specialise in Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing).
- Marine electrical engineer who wants to specialise in Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing).
- Consultant in sustainable ports who wants to specialise in Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing).
- Project manager for port infrastructure who wants to specialise in Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing).
- Port environmental manager who wants to specialise in Port Electrification (Cold-Ironing).
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter ports and terminals.
What you'll work with
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1
- IEC/IEEE 80005-3
- IEC 62613-1
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
- MARPOL Convention Annex VI
- IEC 62613-2
- Directive 2003/87/EC (emissions trading scheme)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Ship emissions at berth1.2Air quality in port cities1.3Electricity consumption of terminals and equipment1.4Green port strategies1.5Port organisation and stakeholders1.6IMO Clean Ports initiative1.7Fit for 55 package and maritime transport1.8Experiences from Rotterdam, Hamburg and Barcelona1.9Port energy master plan1.10Workshop: inventory of ship emissions at berth
2.1High-voltage shore-side OPS systems2.250 and 60 Hz frequencies and conversion2.3Static frequency converters2.4Transformers and galvanic isolation2.5Standardised cables, cable reels and connectors2.6Cable management systems on the quay2.7Onboard installations for shore connection2.8Requirements by ship type: cruise ships, ferries and container ships2.9Low-voltage solutions for smaller vessels2.10Laboratory: sizing an OPS connection for a cruise ship
3.1Power demand and simultaneity of berths3.2Port substations and high-voltage connection3.3Power quality and converter harmonics3.4Protection and ship-to-shore selectivity3.5Connection and synchronisation procedure3.6Storage for peak management3.7Port renewables and microgrids3.8Electricity contracting and access tariffs3.9Joint planning with the grid operator3.10Practice: load flow study of a quay
4.1Interlocks and emergency stop4.2Personnel safety during connection operations4.3Ship-to-shore compatibility tests4.4Operating procedures for connection and disconnection4.5Training for crew and port personnel4.6Installation maintenance4.7Cybersecurity of the control system4.8Recording of energy supplied4.9Incident management4.10Case study: connection procedure for a ferry
5.1AFIR Regulation and obligations for ports5.2FuelEU Maritime Regulation and exemptions5.3Energy taxation directive5.4Investment cost of quay and vessel5.5Service tariffs and operating models5.6CEF European funding and recovery funds5.7Social cost-benefit analysis5.8Inclusion of maritime transport in the emissions trading scheme5.9Port tariff incentives5.10Case study: cost-benefit analysis of a cruise terminal quay
6.1Quay selection and target traffic6.2Calculation of electrical demand6.3OPS system design6.4Connection to the distribution network6.5Integration of renewables and storage6.6Operating and safety procedures6.7Economic and environmental assessment6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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 enrolment period, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical, PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: sizing a shore-side electrical connection for a cruise ship, a load flow study of a port network, and a cost-benefit analysis of quay electrification. Assessment is continuous 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.
Assess ship emissions at berth and their impact on air quality.
Design shore-side power supply systems for ships.
Integrate port demand into the electricity distribution network.
Define safe ship-to-shore connection procedures.
Apply European and international regulations on port electrification.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree 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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical and PSCAD. 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 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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