Digital Twins in Port Terminals Course
Online 300-hour course on digital twins in port terminals. 6 modules covering ISO 23247, ISO 19650 and AnyLogic. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Digital Twins in Port Terminals Course — 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: £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 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.
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
Understand the concept and components of a port digital twin.
Build geometric models using BIM, GIS and point clouds.
Integrate real-time data from equipment, vessels and trucks.
Simulate and optimise quay, yard and gate operations.
Apply predictive analytics to terminal operations.
Define data governance and the return on the digital twin.
Design a digital twin for a port terminal.
Who it's for
- Port operations engineer who wants to specialise in Digital Twins in Port Terminals.
- Digital twin specialist who wants to specialise in Digital Twins in Port Terminals.
- Logistics simulation analyst who wants to specialise in Digital Twins in Port Terminals.
- Port innovation manager who wants to specialise in Digital Twins in Port Terminals.
- Infrastructure BIM engineer who wants to specialise in Digital Twins in Port Terminals.
- Terminal planner who wants to specialise in Digital Twins in Port Terminals.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- ISO 23247
- ISO 19650
- ISO 16739 (IFC)
- IMO ISPS Code
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 EMSWe
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1
- ISO/IEC 30141
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Definition and levels of digital twin1.2Components: model, data and services1.3Twins of Rotterdam, Singapore and Valencia1.4Container, bulk and ro-ro terminals1.5Quay, yard and gate processes1.6Operational and sustainability objectives1.7Digital maturity of a terminal1.8Business models for the twin1.9Risks and barriers to adoption1.10Case study: maturity assessment of a terminal
2.1Port mapping and bathymetry2.2BIM models of infrastructure2.3Integration of BIM and GIS models2.4Point clouds with laser scanning2.5Modelling of cranes and equipment2.6IFC standards for infrastructure2.7CityGML and urban models2.8Appropriate levels of detail2.9Updating the physical model2.10Laboratory: 3D model of a quay
3.1Terminal operating systems (TOS)3.2Telemetry of STS and RTG cranes3.3Truck tracking and OCR at gates3.4Environmental and air quality sensors3.5Vessel status via AIS and PCS3.6IoT platforms and MQTT3.7Data architecture and data lake3.8Data quality and latency3.9Cybersecurity in terminals3.10Practice: data flow from a crane
4.1Discrete event simulation4.2Berth allocation4.3Quay crane scheduling4.4Yard block management4.5Truck appointments at the gate4.6Simulation of congestion scenarios4.7Energy optimisation of equipment4.8Electrification and shore power for vessels4.9Capacity analysis4.10Workshop: simulation of a container yard
5.1Visualisation and dashboards5.2Predictive analytics of arrivals5.3Predictive maintenance of cranes5.4Carbon footprint of the terminal5.5Interoperability with the port community5.6Data governance and ownership5.7ISO 23247 standards on digital twins5.8Return assessment5.9Evolution roadmap5.10Case study: twin for berth management
6.1Choice of terminal and problem6.2Inventory of available data6.3Twin architecture6.4Geometric and logical model6.5Simulation scenarios6.6Improvement indicators6.7Phased implementation plan6.8Budget and risks6.9Report 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AnyLogic, Autodesk Revit, NVIDIA Omniverse, Esri ArcGIS, Siemens Plant Simulation, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practicals work on real procedures: discrete event simulation of a container terminal, integration of crane IoT data into a 3D model, and evaluation of congestion scenarios. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the concept and components of a port digital twin.
Build geometric models using BIM, GIS and point clouds.
Integrate real-time data from equipment, vessels and trucks.
Simulate and optimise quay, yard and gate operations.
Apply predictive analytics to terminal operations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish-language level to follow technical standards reading.
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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with AnyLogic, Autodesk Revit, NVIDIA Omniverse, Esri ArcGIS, Siemens Plant Simulation. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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