Course in Insurance for Port Infrastructure
Online 300-hour course in insurance for port infrastructure. 6 modules covering the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP/ISPS), Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 (security of ships and port facilities) and Navis N4. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Insurance for Port Infrastructure — studying from South Africa
South Africa has one of the more developed insurance and financial services sectors on the continent, with major insurers and reinsurers headquartered in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Actuarial and risk analysis skills are in demand for pricing, reserving and risk management. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority regulate the sector, and insurers rely on data-driven models to meet capital and solvency requirements. Engineers with statistics and data skills are increasingly recruited into these roles.
Fees for South Africa: R 14 900 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any South African body. Actuarial work in South Africa is overseen by the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA), whose professional credentials follow their own examination and regulatory routes. Recognition of a SEIUM qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so verify this directly with them before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in insurance and risk roles?
Insurers, banks and risk consultancies look for strong data, modelling and risk skills. A private qualification may support your profile, particularly alongside relevant experience, but it will not replace formal professional credentials where these are required. Whether a particular employer values it is up to them, so it is worth asking hiring managers in your target field how they would view it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is delivered fully online and in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student is assigned a technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Ask SEIUM about the time-zone and weekly workload expectations before committing.
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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 port infrastructure and cold-chain operations at a terminal.
Apply the regulatory framework for ports, security and perishable goods.
Identify risks of material damage, business interruption and terminal liability.
Assess prevention measures for reefer connections, cranes and storage.
Design an property damage and liability insurance programme for a port.
Manage a claim for refrigerated cargo and its quality control.
Prepare a risk report for a port terminal.
Who it's for
- Port risk underwriter who wants to specialise in Insurance for Port Infrastructure.
- Terminal risk manager who wants to specialise in Insurance for Port Infrastructure.
- Port facility security officer who wants to specialise in Insurance for Port Infrastructure.
- Port operations engineer who wants to specialise in Insurance for Port Infrastructure.
- Reefer cargo claims manager who wants to specialise in Insurance for Port Infrastructure.
- Marine and port insurance broker who wants to specialise in Insurance for Port Infrastructure.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter port authorities.
What you'll work with
- International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (PBIP/ISPS)
- Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 (security of ships and port facilities)
- Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011 (Law on State Ports and the Merchant Navy)
- ROM 0.0-01 (Recommendations for Maritime Works)
- ATP Agreement (international carriage of perishable foodstuffs)
- IMDG Code (dangerous goods by sea)
- Royal Decree 145/1989 (admission, handling and storage of dangerous goods in ports)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Cold chain and its continuity1.2Temperature ranges by product type1.3Refrigeration equipment and how it works1.4Vehicle insulation and its degradation1.5Loading, unloading and breaks in the chain1.6Temperature data loggers1.7Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.8Parties: shipper, carrier and consignee1.9Consequences of a deviation1.10Exercise: analysis of a temperature record
2.1Regulations on the transport of perishables2.2Food hygiene requirements2.3Traceability and its mandatory nature2.4Regulations on medicines and their transport2.5Good distribution practices2.6Certification of equipment and vehicles2.7Official inspections and their consequences2.8Operator liability2.9Mandatory documentation2.10Practice: a map of an operator's obligations
3.1Refrigeration equipment failure3.2Power and fuel failure3.3Insufficient pre-cooling3.4Incorrect stowage and air circulation3.5Delays and prolonged waiting times3.6Door opening and its control3.7Data logger failure3.8Human error in configuration3.9Preventive maintenance of equipment3.10Practice: a prevention plan for a fleet
4.1Refrigerated cargo cover4.2Refrigeration equipment breakdown clauses4.3Exclusions for inherent defect4.4Burden of proof for the deviation4.5Carrier liability and its limits4.6Shipper liability4.7Product recall cover4.8Consignee's loss of profit4.9Required prevention conditions4.10Practice: designing a policy
5.1Detecting and recording the deviation5.2Decision on product fitness5.3Survey and sampling5.4Laboratory analysis5.5Destruction or reuse5.6Claims between the parties5.7Root cause investigation5.8Corrective actions5.9Cold-chain quality indicators5.10Practice: managing a cold-chain claim
6.1Choice of product and route6.2Cold-chain risk map6.3Prevention and maintenance plan6.4Design of the insurance cover6.5Protocol for a temperature deviation6.6Traceability and documentation plan6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Training plan6.9Project report6.10Project defence
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 the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Navis N4, ArcGIS, Moody’s RMS RiskLink, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real risk inspection procedures for a reefer container terminal and an analysis of a claim caused by a power supply failure to reefers. Assessment is continuous, module 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 port infrastructure and cold-chain operations at a terminal.
Apply the regulatory framework for ports, security and perishable goods.
Identify risks of material damage, business interruption and terminal liability.
Assess prevention measures for reefer connections, cranes and storage.
Design a property damage and liability insurance programme for a port.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Navis N4, ArcGIS, Moody’s RMS RiskLink, Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma on 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 recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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