Marine HVAC and Crew Comfort Course
300-hour online course in marine HVAC and crew comfort. 6 modules covering ISO 7547 Ships and marine technology — Air-conditioning and ventilation of accommodation spaces — Design conditions and basis of calculations, ISO 8861 Engine-room ventilation in diesel-engined ships and Carrier HAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Marine HVAC and Crew Comfort Course — 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
Determine design conditions and heat loads on board.
Select HVAC equipment and systems suited to the vessel.
Design the ventilation of special spaces.
Assess air quality and crew comfort.
Apply the requirements of MLC 2006 and ISO 7547.
Improve the energy efficiency of HVAC systems.
Develop the air-conditioning design for accommodation.
Who it's for
- Marine HVAC engineer who wants to specialise in marine HVAC and crew comfort.
- Accommodation engineer who wants to specialise in marine HVAC and crew comfort.
- Marine air-conditioning technician who wants to specialise in marine HVAC and crew comfort.
- Shipyard project engineer who wants to specialise in marine HVAC and crew comfort.
- Marine engineer officer who wants to specialise in marine HVAC and crew comfort.
- Living and working conditions inspector who wants to specialise in marine HVAC and crew comfort.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 7547 Ships and marine technology — Air-conditioning and ventilation of accommodation spaces — Design conditions and basis of calculations
- ISO 8861 Engine-room ventilation in diesel-engined ships
- Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006 Regulation 3.1 Accommodation and recreational facilities
- SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-2 Construction: fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
- Regulation (EU) 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases
- MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 12 Ozone-depleting substances
- ISO 7730 Ergonomics of the thermal environment: PMV and PPD indices
6 modules · 300 h
1.1External design conditions by navigation area1.2Interior comfort conditions1.3Heat loads: transmission, solar and internal1.4Occupancy and latent loads1.5Particularities of passenger and offshore vessels1.6Thermal insulation of bulkheads and decks1.7Psychrometrics applied to ships1.8Minimum ventilation per space1.9Habitability requirements of MLC 20061.10Practical case: calculating the cabin loads of a cabin
2.1Water chillers and compressors2.2Refrigerants and their environmental regulations2.3Air handling units2.4Induction systems and fan coils2.5VRF systems on vessels2.6Heating with waste heat2.7Ducts, grilles and diffusers2.8Humidity control and dehumidification2.9Equipment for technical and electronic spaces2.10Practice: selecting an air handling unit
3.1Engine-room ventilation3.2Ventilation of holds and ro-ro garages3.3Galleys and smoke extraction3.4Battery rooms and spaces with gases3.5Refrigerated cargo spaces3.6Fire protection and fire dampers3.7Citadel and gas-tight pressurisation3.8Hospitals and sickbays on board3.9Emergency ventilation3.10Workshop: ventilation flow rate for an engine room
4.1Indoor air quality and air changes4.2Filtration and pathogen control4.3Noise from HVAC systems4.4Draughts and thermal comfort4.5PMV and PPD indices4.6The impact of comfort on fatigue4.7Crew comfort surveys4.8Lighting and wellbeing on board4.9Lessons from infectious outbreaks on cruise ships4.10Laboratory: assessing thermal comfort with PMV
5.1HVAC consumption in the electrical balance5.2Heat recovery from extract air5.3Demand-controlled ventilation and CO2 sensors5.4Variable frequency drives on fans5.5Seawater heat pumps5.6Optimising setpoint temperatures5.7Maintenance and cleaning of ducts5.8Commissioning and airflow balancing5.9Energy-saving measures on existing vessels5.10Practical case: savings from demand-controlled ventilation
6.1Definition of the vessel and climate zones6.2Heat load calculation by space6.3Design of the production plant6.4Duct routing and distribution6.5Ventilation of special spaces6.6Noise and comfort assessment6.7Energy efficiency strategy6.8Technical specification of equipment6.9Report 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 intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE 3D Plus, AutoCAD MEP, DesignBuilder, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for accommodation heat load calculation, engine-room ventilation sizing and assessment of crew thermal comfort. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Determine design conditions and heat loads on board.
Select HVAC equipment and systems suited to the vessel.
Design the ventilation of special spaces.
Assess air quality and crew comfort.
Apply the requirements of MLC 2006 and ISO 7547.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE 3D Plus, AutoCAD MEP and DesignBuilder. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognition policy at enrolment.
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