Course in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS
Online 300-hour course in naval certification with DNV/ABS. 6 modules covering DNV Rules for Classification of Ships, ABS Rules for Building and Classing Vessels and NAPA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS — studying from the United Kingdom
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are central to many sectors in the United Kingdom, where RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) and homologation requirements apply to transport, energy, defence and medical products. Regulators such as the Civil Aviation Authority, the Office of Rail and Road and the Health and Safety Executive set rules that engineers must meet. Certification bodies and testing laboratories support compliance and type approval. Demand is strong for professionals who can manage safety cases, standards compliance and technical assessment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £664 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies govern RAMS and homologation, and is SEIUM training recognised by them?
Relevant UK bodies include the Health and Safety Executive for workplace safety, the Vehicle Certification Agency for vehicle type approval, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology for professional membership. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any of these bodies, so they do not confer regulatory authority or automatic recognition.
Do UK employers in safety and compliance roles recognise private online qualifications?
Compliance and safety roles in the UK often value recognised certifications, such as IOSH or IRCA auditor training, alongside experience. A private qualification may support an application if it demonstrates relevant RAMS or regulatory knowledge, but employers decide its weight. Check the specific certifications listed in job adverts you are targeting.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and is it taught in English?
Yes, the programmes are delivered entirely online in English. You receive an assigned technical tutor, and workload varies from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. You do not need a student visa to study from home in the UK.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the role of classification societies and IACS.
Apply DNV and ABS rules to plan approval and design.
Verify requirements for materials, welding and shipyard construction.
Plan the surveys needed to maintain class in service.
Analyse special notations for alternative fuels and new technologies.
Relate class rules to the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions.
Prepare a class certification plan for a vessel.
Who it's for
- Classification naval engineer who wants to specialise in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS.
- Classification society surveyor who wants to specialise in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS.
- Naval structures engineer who wants to specialise in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS.
- Fleet technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS.
- Plan approval engineer who wants to specialise in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS.
- Maritime certification consultant who wants to specialise in Naval Certification with DNV/ABS.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipbuilding.
What you'll work with
- DNV Rules for Classification of Ships
- ABS Rules for Building and Classing Vessels
- SOLAS Convention
- IACS Unified Requirements
- IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR)
- MARPOL Convention
- International Convention on Load Lines (1966)
- IGF Code (low-flashpoint fuels)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origin and function of classification societies1.2IACS and its unified requirements1.3DNV and ABS: structure and services1.4Classification versus statutory certification1.5Organisations recognised by the Flag State1.6Main and additional class notations1.7DNV RU-SHIP and ABS Marine Vessel Rules1.8SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line Conventions1.9IACS Common Structural Rules1.10Case study: class notations of a container ship
2.1Documentation required for approval2.2Longitudinal strength and section modulus2.3Scantlings of plating and stiffeners2.4Finite element analysis according to the rules2.5Fatigue of structural details2.6Intact and damaged stability2.7Machinery, piping and electrical systems2.8DNV Nauticus and ABS Eagle tools2.9Managing classification comments2.10Practice: scantling check of a panel
3.1Approval of materials and manufacturers3.2Welder and welding procedure qualification3.3Inspections during construction3.4Non-destructive testing of the hull3.5Tightness and pressure tests3.6Certification of equipment and components3.7Harbour and sea trials3.8Initial class certificate3.9Delivery documentation3.10Workshop: construction inspection plan
4.1Annual, intermediate and renewal surveys4.2Thickness measurement4.3Dry-docking and alternative in-water survey4.4Continuous machinery surveillance4.5Class conditions and recommendations4.6Damage and repairs4.7Suspension and withdrawal of class4.8Port State Control inspections4.9Change of classification society4.10Case study: class renewal of a bulk carrier
5.1Ice class notations5.2Alternative fuels: LNG, methanol and ammonia5.3IGF Code and gas-ready notations5.4Cybersecurity: DNV Cyber Secure and ABS CyberSafety5.5Autonomous vessels and remote systems5.6Smart ship and hull monitoring5.7Energy efficiency and EEXI/CII5.8Offshore and floating units5.9Battery-powered vessels and hybrid propulsion5.10Case study: notation for a methanol-powered vessel
6.1Selection of the vessel and society6.2Definition of class notations6.3Applicable statutory regulations6.4Approval documentation checklist6.5Structural review of an element6.6Construction and inspection plan6.7In-service survey plan6.8Classification cost analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, 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 NAPA, Sesam, Nauticus Hull, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for structural plan approval, shipyard construction inspections and in-service class surveys. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Describe the role of classification societies and IACS.
Apply DNV and ABS rules to plan approval and design.
Verify requirements for materials, welding and shipyard construction.
Plan the surveys needed to maintain class in service.
Analyse special notations for alternative fuels and new technologies.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish 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 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, which is compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses NAPA, Sesam, Nauticus Hull and AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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