Postgraduate Diploma in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI. 8 modules covering MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 (energy efficiency of ships), Resolution MEPC.350(78) (EEXI calculation) and advanced Excel (NPV, IRR, sensitivity). Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI — 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
Explain the regulatory framework of EEXI and CII.
Calculate the attained and required EEXI of a ship.
Identify retrofit options to meet the limits.
Assess the alternatives technically using multi-criteria methods.
Calculate NPV, IRR and payback period for each alternative.
Assess the effect of the EU ETS and FuelEU on profitability.
Design an implementation plan and results monitoring.
Who it's for
- Fleet investment analyst who wants to specialise in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI.
- Technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultant who wants to specialise in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI.
- Environmental compliance manager who wants to specialise in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI.
- Retrofit project manager who wants to specialise in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI.
- Chartering analyst who wants to specialise in Retrofit for EEXI Compliance and ROI.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 (energy efficiency of ships)
- Resolution MEPC.350(78) (EEXI calculation)
- Resolution MEPC.352(78) (operational CII calculation)
- Resolution MEPC.354(78) (CII rating guidelines)
- Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV of CO2 emissions)
- Directive (EU) 2023/959 (inclusion of maritime transport in the EU ETS)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Initial and revised IMO GHG strategy1.2Resolutions MEPC.328(76) and MEPC.333(76)1.3EEXI index: scope and reference values1.4Reduction factors by ship type1.5CII indicator and annual reduction factors1.6A to E ratings and corrective plans1.7SEEMP Part III1.8CII review planned for 20261.9Relationship with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime1.10Case study: EEXI and CII status of a bulk carrier fleet
2.1EEXI formula and its parameters2.2Reference power and specific fuel consumption2.3Reference speed and power curve2.4Use of sea trials and models2.5Correction factors2.6EEXI technical file2.7Verification by the recognised organisation2.8Common calculation errors2.9Calculation tools2.10Practice: EEXI calculation for an oil tanker
3.1Power limitation: EPL and ShaPoLi3.2Propeller optimisation3.3Energy-saving devices3.4Bulbous bow redesign3.5Wind assistance3.6Heat recovery3.7Conversion to alternative fuels3.8LNG or methanol-ready preparation3.9Combination of measures3.10Workshop: options matrix for a container ship
4.1Estimating savings per measure4.2Interactions between measures4.3Impact on commercial speed4.4Impact on future CII4.5Technical and implementation risks4.6Off-hire time4.7Class requirements4.8Technology readiness4.9Multi-criteria selection4.10Laboratory: comparison of alternatives using test data
5.1Investment and installation costs5.2Fuel savings and their uncertainty5.3Cost of emission allowances5.4Net present value and IRR5.5Payback period5.6Sensitivity analysis5.7Monte Carlo simulation5.8Residual value and remaining ship life5.9Sharing benefits with the charterer5.10Practice: ROI model for a rotor sail
6.1Green finance and Poseidon Principles6.2Sustainability-linked loans6.3Public aid and the Innovation Fund6.4Shared savings contracts6.5Charter party clauses and CII6.6Ship value in the second-hand market6.7Regulatory obsolescence risk6.8Scrapping versus retrofit decisions6.9Communication with investors6.10Case study: retrofit or sale decision for a 15-year-old ship
7.1Retrofit project plan7.2Supplier selection7.3Execution during dry dock7.4EEXI compliance verification7.5CII monitoring after retrofit7.6Measuring actual savings7.7Adjusting the economic model7.8Reports to management7.9Lessons learned across the fleet7.10Practice: first-year monitoring report
8.1Ship selection8.2EEXI and CII diagnosis8.3Selection of measures8.4Technical assessment8.5Economic model8.6Financing plan8.7Implementation plan8.8Risk analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 regulation and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (NPV, IRR, sensitivity), @RISK, Python (pandas), Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real procedures from technical-economic feasibility studies, fuel and CO2 price scenario analysis, and CII monitoring after retrofit. 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.
Explain the regulatory framework of EEXI and CII.
Calculate the attained and required EEXI of a ship.
Identify retrofit options to meet the limits.
Assess the alternatives technically using multi-criteria methods.
Calculate NPV, IRR and payback period for each alternative.
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 consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme works with advanced Excel (NPV, IRR, sensitivity), @RISK, Python (pandas), Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing the 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-level programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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