Marine Hybrid Propulsion Course
Online 300-hour course in marine hybrid propulsion. 6 modules with DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.1 Battery power, IEC 62619 Safety requirements for industrial lithium batteries and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Marine Hybrid Propulsion 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: £537 (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 hybrid propulsion topologies and operating modes.
Select components such as batteries, converters and electrical machines.
Design efficient energy management strategies.
Simulate plant behaviour over real operating cycles.
Assess the safety risks of battery systems.
Analyse the economic viability of hybridisation.
Develop a complete hybrid propulsion project.
Who it's for
- Marine hybrid systems engineer who wants to specialise in Marine hybrid propulsion.
- Naval electrical engineer who wants to specialise in Marine hybrid propulsion.
- Control and energy engineer who wants to specialise in Marine hybrid propulsion.
- Technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Marine hybrid propulsion.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultant who wants to specialise in Marine hybrid propulsion.
- Shipyard project engineer who wants to specialise in Marine hybrid propulsion.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter ferry and passenger transport.
What you'll work with
- DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.2 Sec.1 Battery power
- IEC 62619 Safety requirements for industrial lithium batteries
- IEC 62620 Lithium batteries for industrial applications
- IEC 60092-507 Electrical installations in ships: small craft
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 High-voltage shore connection systems
- MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 Energy efficiency
- IEC 60092-501 Electric propulsion
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Hybrid topologies in series, parallel and mixed configurations1.2Diesel engine combined with electric motor1.3Energy storage with batteries and supercapacitors1.4Operating modes: electric, hybrid and boost1.5Plug-in hybrids and charging in port1.6Operating profiles favourable to hybridisation1.7Fuel savings and emissions reduction1.8Cases: tugs, ferries and supply vessels1.9Technical and economic barriers1.10Practical case: operating profile of a harbour tug
2.1Lithium-ion batteries: NMC and LFP chemistry2.2Battery management system (BMS)2.3DC/DC and bidirectional converters2.4Permanent magnet electrical machines2.5Dual-input reduction gears2.6Clutches and switching couplings2.7Shore power charging systems2.8Cooling of electrical components2.9Weight, volume and integration in the engine room2.10Workshop: sizing a battery pack
3.1Rule-based strategies3.2Optimisation with dynamic programming3.3Model predictive control (MPC)3.4Peak shaving and optimal engine loading3.5Spinning reserve with batteries3.6State of charge management3.7Battery degradation and service life3.8Voyage-based optimisation3.9Machine learning in energy management3.10Practice: peak shaving strategy in simulation
4.1Fuel consumption models for diesel engines4.2Electrical and thermal battery models4.3Modelling of converters and machines4.4Simulation of real operating cycles4.5System simulation tools4.6Validation with data from ships in service4.7Sensitivity analysis of sizing4.8Hardware-in-the-loop for the controller4.9Digital twin of the hybrid plant4.10Laboratory: hybrid plant model in Simulink
5.1Thermal runaway risks in batteries5.2Fire detection and suppression in battery rooms5.3Ventilation and battery gases5.4Classification requirements for batteries5.5HAZID risk analysis5.6Life-cycle cost and return on investment5.7Grants and funding for green projects5.8Impact on EEXI and CII indicators5.9Experiences of hybrid fleets in Norway5.10Practical case: economic analysis of a hybrid ferry
6.1Analysis of the ship’s operating profile6.2Selection of hybrid topology6.3Sizing of batteries and motors6.4Design of the energy management strategy6.5Simulation of the operating cycle6.6Safety assessment and class requirements6.7Savings and emissions analysis6.8Economic feasibility study6.9Report 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 MATLAB/Simulink, DNV COSSMOS, Python, HOMER Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: simulation of a tug’s operating cycles, battery sizing and degradation analysis, and economic evaluation of hybrid projects. 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 hybrid propulsion topologies and operating modes.
Select components such as batteries, converters and electrical machines.
Design efficient energy management strategies.
Simulate plant behaviour over real operating cycles.
Assess the safety risks of battery systems.
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 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, DNV COSSMOS, Python and HOMER Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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