Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics Course
Online 300-hour course in Ro-Ro terminals and logistics. 6 modules with SOLAS Convention Chapter II-2, IMO CSS Code and Navis N4. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics 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: £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 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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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
Describe the ro-ro traffic market and logistics chain.
Size the infrastructure of a ro-ro terminal.
Plan loading, stowage and lashing operations.
Organise the logistics of new vehicles and semi-trailers.
Assess fire and safety risks on vehicle decks.
Define terminal service indicators.
Design a ro-ro terminal tailored to its traffic.
Who it's for
- Ro-ro terminal manager wishing to specialise in Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics.
- Roll-on cargo planner wishing to specialise in Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics.
- Automotive logistics coordinator wishing to specialise in Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics.
- Boarding operations supervisor wishing to specialise in Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics.
- Port safety technician wishing to specialise in Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics.
- Intermodal operations analyst wishing to specialise in Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter port terminals.
What you'll work with
- SOLAS Convention Chapter II-2
- IMO CSS Code
- IMO Resolution A.581(14) on the securing of vehicles on ro-ro ships
- IMDG Code
- Directive 2009/45/EC
- ISPS Code
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 Union Customs Code
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Ro-ro, ro-pax and PCTC vessels1.2Motorways of the sea1.3Accompanied and unaccompanied roll-on cargo1.4New vehicles as cargo1.5Ro-ro logistics chain1.6Shipping lines, operators and freight forwarders1.7Advantages over other modes1.8Mediterranean and Atlantic markets1.9Traffic indicators1.10Case study: analysis of a ro-pax line
2.1Fixed and floating ramps2.2Passenger gangways2.3Vehicle marshalling areas and compounds2.4Road access and gate control2.5Maritime passenger terminals2.6Inspection and border control areas2.7Vehicle preparation workshops2.8Sizing of surfaces2.9Lighting and signage2.10Workshop: sizing a vehicle compound
3.1Ship loading plan3.2Stowage and lashing of semi-trailers3.3Mafis and tractor units3.4Handling of new vehicles3.5Heavy roll-on cargo3.6Dangerous goods in ro-ro3.7Port call times and turnaround3.8Passenger and vehicle boarding3.9Coordination with the crew3.10Practical exercise: stowage plan for a truck deck
4.1Automotive logistics chains4.2Traceability by chassis number4.3Intermodal transport of semi-trailers4.4Electric vehicle logistics4.5Documentation and customs4.6Compound management systems4.7Bookings and check-in4.8Inspection and damage management4.9Service indicators4.10Case study: new vehicle export flow
5.1Fires on ro-ro decks5.2Electric vehicles on board5.3Stability and loading under SOLAS5.4ISPS security and stowaways5.5Passenger border control5.6Occupational risk prevention5.7Historical accidents and lessons learned5.8Terminal emergencies5.9Internal road safety5.10Practical exercise: risk analysis with electric vehicles
6.1Definition of target traffics6.2Demand analysis6.3Infrastructure design6.4Operational process design6.5Information system6.6Safety plan6.7Economic study of the terminal6.8Management indicators6.9Report 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 enrolment period, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Navis N4, SAP TM, AnyLogic, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for stowage planning of roll-on cargo, sizing of vehicle compounds and risk analysis on vehicle decks. Assessment is continuous 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.
Describe the ro-ro traffic market and logistics chain.
Size the infrastructure of a ro-ro terminal.
Plan loading, stowage and lashing operations.
Organise the logistics of new vehicles and semi-trailers.
Assess fire and safety risks on vehicle decks.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with Navis N4, SAP TM, AnyLogic, Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It 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 credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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