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Postgraduate Diploma in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation. 8 modules covering MARPOL Annex VI, chapter 4 (energy efficiency of ships), MEPC.1/Circ.815 (treatment of innovative energy-efficiency technologies) and STAR-CCM+. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the ship's energy balance and identify losses.

02

Classify energy-saving devices according to their operating principle.

03

Assess the hydrodynamic performance of an ESD using CFD and tests.

04

Optimise trim and operational parameters.

05

Apply weather routing optimisation.

06

Measure in-service performance in accordance with ISO 19030.

07

Assess the economic viability of an energy-efficiency investment.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Marine energy-efficiency engineer seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
  • Hydrodynamics engineer seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
  • Fleet performance analyst seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
  • Technical superintendent seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
  • Maritime decarbonisation consultant seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
  • Route optimisation engineer seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipping companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MARPOL Annex VI, chapter 4 (energy efficiency of ships)
  • MEPC.1/Circ.815 (treatment of innovative energy-efficiency technologies)
  • ISO 19030 (hull and propeller performance)
  • ISO 15016 (analysis of speed trials)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV of CO₂ emissions)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Ship energy balance
  2. 1.2Resistance components and losses
  3. 1.3EEDI and EEXI indices
  4. 1.4Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)
  5. 1.5SEEMP Parts I, II and III
  6. 1.6FuelEU Maritime Regulation and maritime ETS
  7. 1.7IMO greenhouse gas reduction strategy
  8. 1.8Efficiency measures database
  9. 1.9Measurement and verification of savings
  10. 1.10Case study: calculating EEXI and CII of a bulk carrier
  1. 2.1Classification of ESDs: pre-propeller, at-propeller and post-propeller
  2. 2.2Wake ducts and nozzles (Mewis Duct)
  3. 2.3Pre-swirl fins
  4. 2.4Propeller boss cap fins (PBCF)
  5. 2.5Rudder bulbs and twisted rudders
  6. 2.6Contra-rotating propellers
  7. 2.7Hull air lubrication
  8. 2.8Rotor sails and wind propulsion
  9. 2.9Low-friction coatings
  10. 2.10Practice: estimating the savings of a wake duct
  1. 3.1Nominal and effective wake fields
  2. 3.2Viscous-flow CFD at the stern
  3. 3.3Hull–propeller–device interaction
  4. 3.4Self-propulsion tests with ESDs
  5. 3.5Scale effects on devices
  6. 3.6ITTC procedures for ESDs
  7. 3.7Uncertainty in savings prediction
  8. 3.8Sea trials before and after
  9. 3.9ISO 15016 and ISO 19030 standards
  10. 3.10Laboratory: CFD simulation of a pre-swirl fin
  1. 4.1Trim optimisation
  2. 4.2Speed optimisation (slow steaming)
  3. 4.3Just-in-time arrival
  4. 4.4Ballast management
  5. 4.5Hull and propeller cleaning
  6. 4.6Performance monitoring (ISO 19030)
  7. 4.7Engine optimisation and load
  8. 4.8Waste heat recovery
  9. 4.9Energy management systems
  10. 4.10Workshop: trim optimisation using in-service data
  1. 5.1Fundamentals of weather routing
  2. 5.2Meteorological and oceanographic forecasts
  3. 5.3Ship response models to waves
  4. 5.4Added resistance in waves
  5. 5.5Algorithms: isochrones and dynamic programming
  6. 5.6Multi-objective optimisation: time, consumption and safety
  7. 5.7Safety and motion constraints
  8. 5.8Routing with wind propulsion
  9. 5.9Commercial routing tools
  10. 5.10Practice: optimising a transatlantic route
  1. 6.1Data sources: noon reports and sensors
  2. 6.2Data quality and filtering
  3. 6.3Data-driven consumption models
  4. 6.4Machine learning for power prediction
  5. 6.5Hull fouling detection
  6. 6.6Performance digital twins
  7. 6.7Fleet dashboards
  8. 6.8MRV and DCS verification
  9. 6.9Data governance
  10. 6.10Case study: consumption model using machine learning
  1. 7.1Installation cost of ESDs
  2. 7.2Payback period and NPV
  3. 7.3Impact on CII and ETS costs
  4. 7.4Shared-savings contracts
  5. 7.5Green financing for retrofits
  6. 7.6Technical and operational risks
  7. 7.7Measure selection by vessel type
  8. 7.8Decarbonisation roadmap
  9. 7.9Communication with charterers
  10. 7.10Workshop: investment analysis of an energy-saving device
  1. 8.1Analysis of the vessel and its operation
  2. 8.2Consumption baseline
  3. 8.3Device selection
  4. 8.4Hydrodynamic evaluation
  5. 8.5Route optimisation strategy
  6. 8.6In-service data analysis
  7. 8.7Economic evaluation
  8. 8.8Implementation plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is STAR-CCM+, NAPA Voyage Optimization, Python (pandas), MATLAB, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for towing-tank self-propulsion tests, sea trials before and after installing an ESD, and analysis of in-service performance data. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Analysis of the vessel and its operation

Analyse the ship's energy balance and identify losses.

Consumption baseline

Classify energy-saving devices according to their operating principle.

Device selection

Assess the hydrodynamic performance of an ESD using CFD and tests.

Hydrodynamic evaluation

Optimise trim and operational parameters.

Route optimisation strategy

Apply weather routing optimisation.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Marine energy-efficiency engineerHydrodynamics engineerFleet performance analystTechnical superintendentMaritime decarbonisation consultantRoute optimisation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

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 Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total spread over 6 to 8 months. That works out to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time employment.

You will work with STAR-CCM+, NAPA Voyage Optimization, Python (pandas), MATLAB, Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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