Course in Digital Modelling of Port Operations
Online 300 h course in digital modelling of port operations. 6 modules covering IEEE 1516-2010 (HLA), ISO/IEC 30173:2023 and AnyLogic. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Digital Modelling of Port Operations — studying from Singapore
Singapore is one of the world's busiest ports and a major centre for marine and offshore engineering, including ship repair, shipbuilding for specialised vessels and offshore platform services. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulates shipping, port operations and marine safety. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and vessel design. Employers include shipyards and offshore engineering firms clustered in the Tuas and Benoi areas.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,140 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Singapore's maritime and offshore sectors are regulated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and engineers may seek Professional Engineer status through the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification rests with employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore is a major maritime and offshore hub, with shipyards, offshore engineering firms and marine service providers. A naval or offshore engineering programme may support technical roles, but it does not guarantee employment. Employers will typically look at certifications, sea or project experience and your final project to judge your suitability.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
Because the course is fully online and in English, you can study from Singapore without relocating, and no student visa is needed for online study. Plan for the hours involved: 300 hours for a specialist course up to 1,900 hours for a master's. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so raise it with your company's training team.
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
Formulate conceptual models of port systems.
Prepare and characterise operational data for simulation.
Build discrete-event simulation models of terminals.
Verify and validate models with real data.
Apply optimisation techniques to berths, cranes and equipment.
Define the architecture of a port digital twin.
Recommend operational decisions based on simulated scenarios.
Who it's for
- Port simulation analyst wishing to specialise in Digital Modelling of Port Operations.
- Operational research engineer wishing to specialise in Digital Modelling of Port Operations.
- Maritime data scientist wishing to specialise in Digital Modelling of Port Operations.
- Port planning consultant wishing to specialise in Digital Modelling of Port Operations.
- Digital twin specialist wishing to specialise in Digital Modelling of Port Operations.
- Strategic terminal planner wishing to specialise in Digital Modelling of Port Operations.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter port terminals.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 1516-2010 (HLA)
- ISO/IEC 30173:2023
- ISO 8000-8:2015
- ISO 19650-1:2018
- ISO 19115-1:2014
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- UN/EDIFACT (ISO 9735)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The port as a complex system1.2Levels of model abstraction1.3Analytical models versus simulation1.4Queueing theory in terminals1.5Discrete-event simulation1.6Agent-based simulation1.7System dynamics1.8Data required for modelling1.9Use cases in port planning1.10Case study: conceptual model of a multipurpose terminal
2.1TOS, AIS and PCS data sources2.2Data cleaning and preparation2.3Fitting arrival distributions2.4Service times and variability2.5Exploratory analysis of scales2.6Geospatial port data2.7Data quality and governance2.8Berth occupancy time series2.9Confidentiality of commercial data2.10Practical: fitting vessel arrival distributions
3.1Berth and crane modelling3.2Yard and equipment modelling3.3Gate and landside traffic modelling3.4Resource logic and priorities3.52D and 3D animation3.6Model verification3.7Validation with real data3.8Warm-up period and replications3.9Sensitivity analysis3.10Laboratory: discrete-event model of quay and yard
4.1Berth allocation problem4.2Quay crane assignment4.3Stowage optimisation4.4Integer linear programming4.5Heuristics and metaheuristics4.6Simulation-optimisation methods4.7Yard equipment routing4.8Shift planning4.9Scenario comparison4.10Workshop: berth allocation with linear programming
5.1Concept of a digital twin5.2Real-time data architecture5.3Sensors and the Internet of Things5.4Integration with BIM and GIS5.53D visualisation of the terminal5.6Predictive models with machine learning5.7Operational decision support5.8Digital twins of reference ports5.9Governance and cybersecurity5.10Case study: requirements of a terminal digital twin
6.1Definition of the operational problem6.2Data collection6.3Development of the conceptual model6.4Model implementation6.5Verification and validation6.6Scenario experimentation6.7Analysis of results6.8Operational recommendations for the terminal6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: learners progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is AnyLogic, FlexSim, Python with SimPy, Gurobi, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for simulating quay and yard capacity, optimising berth allocation and specifying a terminal digital twin. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Formulate conceptual models of port systems.
Prepare and characterise operational data for simulation.
Build discrete-event simulation models of terminals.
Verify and validate models with real data.
Apply optimisation techniques to berths, cranes and equipment.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of 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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses AnyLogic, FlexSim, Python with SimPy, Gurobi and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma on 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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