Course on electric boats and marine hybrid systems
Online course of 300 hours in electric ships and marine hybrid systems, in 6 modules covering marine electric and hybrid propulsion, on-board batteries and storage, on-board electrical systems to the IEC 60092 series, shore charging to IEC/IEEE 80005-1, and regulation, safety and assessment, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on electric boats and marine hybrid systems — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is building capability in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen technologies, driven by the national net zero strategy. Battery gigafactory projects, electric vehicle plants and research centres such as the Faraday Institution support growing demand for cell design, battery management and recycling expertise. Hydrogen projects in Teesside, Scotland and the North West explore production, storage and fuel cell applications. Engineers in these areas work with automotive manufacturers, energy companies and research bodies.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £455 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to electromobility, battery and hydrogen engineering qualifications?
Relevant UK bodies include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Chartered registration is managed through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so confirm with the relevant institution how your study would be considered.
Are electromobility and battery skills in demand with UK employers, and do private qualifications count?
UK employers in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, energy storage and hydrogen projects look for practical technical skills and relevant experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist knowledge, but employers decide how much to rely on it. Project evidence and hands-on competence are generally what carry the most weight.
Can I study this from the UK while working, and what should I check about time and funding?
Yes, programmes are fully online, so you can study from anywhere in the UK without a student visa. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is needed. An assigned technical tutor supports you throughout. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible depending on your employer. Check the hours involved against your working week.
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
Compare electric and hybrid propulsion configurations for ships.
Size marine battery systems according to the operating profile.
Design the on-board electrical architecture with redundancy criteria.
Plan shore charging and the electrical shore connection.
Apply the requirements of SOLAS, the IGF Code and classification societies.
Evaluate the emissions and cost of marine hybridisation.
Develop the concept design of a hybrid vessel.
Who it's for
- Naval engineers specialising in electrical systems.
- Marine propulsion engineers.
- Classification society surveyors.
- Chief engineers.
- Port infrastructure engineers.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipbuilding.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62619 (safety of secondary lithium cells and batteries for industrial applications)
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage shore connection systems)
- IEC 60092 series (electrical installations in ships)
- SOLAS Convention (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
- IGF Code (ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime) (renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport)
- ES-TRIN (technical requirements for inland navigation vessels)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- ETAP
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Maxsurf
- NavCad
6 modules
1.1Pure electric and series and parallel hybrid configurations1.2Diesel-electric propulsion and DC grids1.3Marine electric motors and azimuth pods1.4Variable frequency drives on ships1.5Operating profiles of ferries, tugs and offshore vessels1.6Electric leisure craft1.7Propellers and propulsive efficiency1.8Hull resistance and required power1.9Experience from Norwegian ferries1.10Workshop: load profile of a short-route ferry
2.1LFP and NMC chemistries for marine use2.2Classification society requirements2.3Battery rooms: ventilation and fire suppression2.4Thermal propagation and testing2.5State-of-charge management in operation2.6Supercapacitors in cranes and dynamic positioning2.7Fuel cells and hydrogen on board2.8Methanol and ammonia as alternatives2.9Sizing of the energy storage system2.10Practical exercise: battery sizing for a ferry
3.1Generation, main switchboards and distribution3.2Power and energy management systems3.3Redundancy and safe operating mode3.4Selectivity and protection3.5Harmonics and power quality3.6Requirements of the IEC 60092 series3.7Earthing on ships3.8Cyber security of on-board systems3.9Automation system integration3.10Case study: single-line diagram of a hybrid tug
4.1Shore power supply to IEC/IEEE 80005-14.2Automatic charging with a robotic arm4.3Port infrastructure and grid connection4.4FuelEU Maritime and AFIR requirements in ports4.5Port demand management4.6Wireless charging of vessels4.7Tariffs and business models4.8Marinas and leisure craft4.9Coordination with the port authority4.10Case study: charging point for a ferry
5.1Applicable requirements of the SOLAS Convention5.2DNV, Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas rules5.3IGF Code for low-flashpoint fuels5.4IMO greenhouse gas strategy5.5EEXI and CII indicators5.6ES-TRIN standard for inland navigation5.7Risk assessment and system FMEA5.8Sea trials and commissioning5.9Total cost of hybridisation5.10Case study: FMEA of a battery system
6.1Definition of the vessel and operating profile6.2Selection of the propulsion architecture6.3Sizing of batteries and generation6.4Electrical system design6.5Shore charging strategy6.6Analysis of classification requirements6.7Emissions and cost assessment6.8Test and commissioning plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, Maxsurf and NavCad, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: battery sizing for ferries, FMEA of on-board storage systems and design of shore electrical connections. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEC 62619, IEC/IEEE 80005-1, IEC 60092 series, SOLAS Convention, IGF Code, Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime), ES-TRIN, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR).
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read 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 over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, Maxsurf and NavCad, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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