Postgraduate Diploma in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation. 8 modules covering MARPOL Annex VI, chapter 4 (energy efficiency of ships), MEPC.1/Circ.815 (treatment of innovative energy-efficiency technologies) and STAR-CCM+. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation — studying from the United States
Naval and offshore engineering in the United States is concentrated in Virginia, Maine, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Shipbuilders such as HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) and General Dynamics Electric Boat design and construct naval vessels, while offshore energy firms develop platforms and subsea systems. The recreational marine sector, including boat builders in Florida and the Carolinas, adds demand for hull, propulsion and marine systems expertise. Classification societies and government regulators set rigorous standards for safety and performance.
Fees for the United States: US$1,000 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to naval, offshore, and marine engineering?
Relevant bodies include the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the American Bureau of Shipping as a classification society, and the US Coast Guard, which regulates vessel safety. Professional PE licensure is issued by state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so acceptance is decided by employers or these bodies.
Where do marine and offshore engineers typically work in the US?
Common employers include shipyards, naval architecture firms, offshore energy companies, marine equipment suppliers, and sports boat builders. Roles include naval architect, marine systems engineer, and offshore project engineer. Employers judge candidates on experience and technical ability, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence of skill.
Is the programme workable for someone with a full-time job?
The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Workload ranges from 300 hours for specialist courses to 1,900 hours for master's programmes, so estimate your weekly time carefully. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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
Analyse the ship's energy balance and identify losses.
Classify energy-saving devices according to their operating principle.
Assess the hydrodynamic performance of an ESD using CFD and tests.
Optimise trim and operational parameters.
Apply weather routing optimisation.
Measure in-service performance in accordance with ISO 19030.
Assess the economic viability of an energy-efficiency investment.
Who it's for
- Marine energy-efficiency engineer seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
- Hydrodynamics engineer seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
- Fleet performance analyst seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
- Technical superintendent seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultant seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
- Route optimisation engineer seeking to specialise in Energy-Saving Devices (ESDs) and Route Optimisation.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- MARPOL Annex VI, chapter 4 (energy efficiency of ships)
- MEPC.1/Circ.815 (treatment of innovative energy-efficiency technologies)
- ISO 19030 (hull and propeller performance)
- ISO 15016 (analysis of speed trials)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
- Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV of CO₂ emissions)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Ship energy balance1.2Resistance components and losses1.3EEDI and EEXI indices1.4Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)1.5SEEMP Parts I, II and III1.6FuelEU Maritime Regulation and maritime ETS1.7IMO greenhouse gas reduction strategy1.8Efficiency measures database1.9Measurement and verification of savings1.10Case study: calculating EEXI and CII of a bulk carrier
2.1Classification of ESDs: pre-propeller, at-propeller and post-propeller2.2Wake ducts and nozzles (Mewis Duct)2.3Pre-swirl fins2.4Propeller boss cap fins (PBCF)2.5Rudder bulbs and twisted rudders2.6Contra-rotating propellers2.7Hull air lubrication2.8Rotor sails and wind propulsion2.9Low-friction coatings2.10Practice: estimating the savings of a wake duct
3.1Nominal and effective wake fields3.2Viscous-flow CFD at the stern3.3Hull–propeller–device interaction3.4Self-propulsion tests with ESDs3.5Scale effects on devices3.6ITTC procedures for ESDs3.7Uncertainty in savings prediction3.8Sea trials before and after3.9ISO 15016 and ISO 19030 standards3.10Laboratory: CFD simulation of a pre-swirl fin
4.1Trim optimisation4.2Speed optimisation (slow steaming)4.3Just-in-time arrival4.4Ballast management4.5Hull and propeller cleaning4.6Performance monitoring (ISO 19030)4.7Engine optimisation and load4.8Waste heat recovery4.9Energy management systems4.10Workshop: trim optimisation using in-service data
5.1Fundamentals of weather routing5.2Meteorological and oceanographic forecasts5.3Ship response models to waves5.4Added resistance in waves5.5Algorithms: isochrones and dynamic programming5.6Multi-objective optimisation: time, consumption and safety5.7Safety and motion constraints5.8Routing with wind propulsion5.9Commercial routing tools5.10Practice: optimising a transatlantic route
6.1Data sources: noon reports and sensors6.2Data quality and filtering6.3Data-driven consumption models6.4Machine learning for power prediction6.5Hull fouling detection6.6Performance digital twins6.7Fleet dashboards6.8MRV and DCS verification6.9Data governance6.10Case study: consumption model using machine learning
7.1Installation cost of ESDs7.2Payback period and NPV7.3Impact on CII and ETS costs7.4Shared-savings contracts7.5Green financing for retrofits7.6Technical and operational risks7.7Measure selection by vessel type7.8Decarbonisation roadmap7.9Communication with charterers7.10Workshop: investment analysis of an energy-saving device
8.1Analysis of the vessel and its operation8.2Consumption baseline8.3Device selection8.4Hydrodynamic evaluation8.5Route optimisation strategy8.6In-service data analysis8.7Economic evaluation8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is STAR-CCM+, NAPA Voyage Optimization, Python (pandas), MATLAB, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for towing-tank self-propulsion tests, sea trials before and after installing an ESD, and analysis of in-service performance data. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Analyse the ship's energy balance and identify losses.
Classify energy-saving devices according to their operating principle.
Assess the hydrodynamic performance of an ESD using CFD and tests.
Optimise trim and operational parameters.
Apply weather routing optimisation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory 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 comprises 800 hours in total spread over 6 to 8 months. That works out to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time employment.
You will work with STAR-CCM+, NAPA Voyage Optimization, Python (pandas), MATLAB, Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the 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 advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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