Course in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms
Online 300-hour course in noise and vibration reduction in engine rooms. 6 modules covering IMO Resolution MSC.337(91) Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships, ISO 2923 Acoustics — Measurement of noise on board vessels and Simcenter Testlab. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms — studying from the United Kingdom
Naval and offshore engineering is a significant sector in the United Kingdom, with shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Clyde, in Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness and Rosyth, and offshore energy activity in Aberdeen and the North Sea. Companies such as BAE Systems Maritime, Babcock and offshore service providers employ engineers in design, construction and maintenance. Sports nautical engineering, including yacht design and marine leisure, is concentrated in the Solent and South Coast. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency regulates shipping safety, and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects supports professional standards.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £619 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies relate to naval and marine engineering, and does SEIUM training count towards them?
Key UK bodies include the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Maritime qualifications are often regulated through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for certificates of competency. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so any recognition would be decided by them separately.
Will UK offshore, naval or marine employers value a private online engineering qualification?
Employers in these sectors often prioritise certified competencies, sea-going experience and regulatory certificates. A private qualification may support your application where it shows relevant technical depth, but it does not replace statutory requirements. Acceptance is for each employer to decide, so consider how the qualification complements your existing certifications.
Can I study this online from the UK alongside offshore rotations, and is language support available?
Online study can be flexible, but rotation patterns make scheduling important, so plan around your time at sea or on site. Programmes are taught entirely in English, and each learner is assigned a technical tutor. No visa is required to study from within the UK. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the acoustic fundamentals applied to ships.
Identify the sources and transmission paths of noise.
Predict noise levels using SEA and empirical models.
Measure and assess noise in accordance with the IMO Code.
Design noise insulation and control solutions.
Protect the hearing of crew members.
Develop a noise reduction project for an engine room.
Who it's for
- Naval acoustic engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms.
- Noise and vibration engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms.
- Acoustic measurement technician who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms.
- Habitability engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms.
- Maritime working conditions inspector who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms.
- Onboard comfort consultant who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration Reduction in Engine Rooms.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- IMO Resolution MSC.337(91) Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships
- ISO 2923 Acoustics — Measurement of noise on board vessels
- Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006 Regulation 4.3 Health and safety protection
- Directive 2003/10/EC on exposure of workers to noise
- ISO 20283-5 Mechanical vibration relating to habitability on ships
- DNV Rules for Ships, COMF (Comfort class) notation
- ISO 9612 Acoustics: Determination of occupational noise exposure
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Acoustic quantities: pressure, power and intensity1.2Levels in dB and A-weighting1.3Octave and third-octave band spectra1.4Airborne and structure-borne propagation1.5Noise sources in engine rooms1.6Noise from engines, reduction gears and turbochargers1.7Ventilation and piping noise1.8Effects of noise on health1.9Crew exposure limits1.10Case study: noise spectrum of a generator set
2.1Structure-borne noise and transmission through the hull2.2Resilient mounts and vibration isolation2.3Double resilient mounting of machinery2.4Flexible connections in piping and exhausts2.5Sound transmission loss of bulkheads2.6Floating floors in accommodation2.7Panels with viscoelastic damping2.8Acoustic bridges and installation errors2.9Exhaust and intake silencers2.10Practical exercise: selecting resilient mounts for an engine
3.1Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) method3.2Empirical noise prediction models3.3Finite and boundary element methods in acoustics3.4Modelling transmission between compartments3.5Noise prediction in cabins3.6Underwater radiated noise from machinery3.7Noise in open deck areas3.8Uncertainty in acoustic prediction3.9Comparison with trial measurements3.10Laboratory: SEA model of an engine room
4.1Sound level meters and calibration4.2Measurement procedure during sea trials4.3Sound intensity measurement4.4Source localisation with an acoustic camera4.5Measurement of associated structural vibration4.6Assessment against the Noise Code limits4.7Onboard measurement reports4.8Crew exposure dosimetry4.9In-service monitoring and degradation4.10Workshop: noise measurement campaign in an engine room
5.1Acoustic enclosures for machinery5.2Absorptive linings in spaces5.3Acoustically isolated control rooms5.4Source reduction: equipment selection5.5Noise control for transverse thrusters5.6Hearing protection and signage5.7Hearing conservation programme5.8Classification comfort notations5.9Underwater noise and quiet notations5.10Case study: enclosure of a generator set
6.1Inventory of noise and vibration sources6.2Prediction of levels in engine rooms and accommodation6.3Identification of transmission paths6.4Design of mounts and insulation6.5Selection of acoustic treatments6.6Verification against regulatory limits6.7Measurement plan for sea trials6.8Cost-benefit analysis of measures6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute 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 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 Simcenter Testlab, VA One (ESI), Odeon, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from noise measurement campaigns during sea trials, SEA modelling of acoustic transmission, design of resilient mounts and enclosures. 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.
Understand the acoustic fundamentals applied to ships.
Identify the sources and transmission paths of noise.
Predict noise levels using SEA and empirical models.
Measure and assess noise in accordance with the IMO Code.
Design noise insulation and control solutions.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with Simcenter Testlab, VA One (ESI), Odeon, MATLAB. 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 integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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