Postgraduate Diploma in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring. 8 modules covering ISO 19904-1 (offshore floating structures), API RP 2FPS (floating production systems) and DNV Sesam. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring — studying from South Africa
South Africa's coastline and ports make maritime engineering important, with the Port of Durban, the Port of Cape Town and the Port of Ngqura serving major trade flows. The South African Navy and Armscor support naval procurement, and shipbuilding and repair businesses operate along the coast. Offshore energy and marine services create additional demand, and the sports nautical sector serves recreational boating. The South African Maritime Safety Authority regulates shipping and marine safety.
Fees for South Africa: R 16 700 (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, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any South African body. Marine and offshore work may involve bodies such as the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and ECSA for engineering registration. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm this with them directly.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in naval and offshore industries?
Shipyards, offshore energy firms and marine design consultancies look mainly for certified competence, relevant experience and regulatory knowledge. A private qualification may complement these but will not replace formal certification. Its usefulness depends on each employer's assessment, so ask prospective employers how they would weigh 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 100% online and in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. You receive an assigned technical tutor, can pay in instalments, and may seek employer sponsorship. Confirm time-zone and workload expectations with SEIUM before committing.
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
Compare the typologies of floating units FPSO and FOW.
Assess hull integrity against fatigue and corrosion.
Manage the integrity of the mooring system.
Analyse the stability and motions of the floating unit.
Plan inspections using risk-based criteria.
Apply structural monitoring and the digital twin.
Assess life extension and decommissioning.
Who it's for
- FPSO integrity engineer looking to specialise in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring.
- Floating wind engineer looking to specialise in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring.
- Mooring engineer looking to specialise in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring.
- Offshore asset integrity manager looking to specialise in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring.
- Offshore naval engineer looking to specialise in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring.
- Decommissioning specialist looking to specialise in FPSO/FOW: Integrity and Mooring.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the offshore oil & gas sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19904-1 (offshore floating structures)
- API RP 2FPS (floating production systems)
- DNV-ST-0119 (floating wind turbine structures)
- DNV-RP-C206 (fatigue methodology for offshore vessels)
- ISO 19901-9 (structural integrity management)
- API RP 2I (mooring inspection)
- Hong Kong Convention (safe ship recycling)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1FPSO, FSO, semi-submersibles, spars and TLPs1.2Floating offshore wind (FOW): concepts1.3Class requirements for floating units1.4DNV-OS-C102 and DNV-ST-0119 standards1.5Life cycle and design life1.6Conversion of tankers to FPSOs1.7Internal and external turrets1.8Transfer systems and swivels1.9Hull–mooring–riser interaction1.10Case study: comparison of FOW concepts
2.1Structural integrity management2.2Corrosion and fatigue degradation2.3Inspection of tanks and structures2.4Thickness measurement and criteria2.5In-situ hull fatigue2.6In-service inspection without dry-docking2.7In-situ repairs2.8Coatings and cathodic protection2.9Ballast management and stability2.10Practical: hull inspection plan for an FPSO
3.1Failure modes of mooring lines3.2Industry mooring failure statistics3.3Chain inspection: wear and corrosion3.4Synthetic rope inspection3.5In-line tension monitoring3.6Line break detection3.7Component management: shackles and connectors3.8In-service line replacement3.9API RP 2I and DNV-RP-E301 standards3.10Case study: chain wear assessment
4.1Intact and damaged stability4.2First- and second-order motions4.3Excursion and offset4.4Effects of slow drift4.5Active motion control in FOW4.6Coupling with wind turbine control4.7Behaviour in storms4.8Validation with in-service measurements4.9Loading and offloading management4.10Laboratory: analysis of measured motions of a float
5.1Risk-based inspection (RBI)5.2Probability and consequence matrices5.3Underwater inspection programmes5.4ROVs and underwater drones5.5Dynamic cable inspection5.6Anomaly management5.7Integrity management systems5.8Integrity indicators5.9Interaction with class and authorities5.10Workshop: RBI plan for a mooring system
6.1Integrated monitoring systems6.2Motion and tension sensors6.3Structural hull monitoring6.4Real-time metocean data6.5Calibrated digital models6.6Damage prediction and remaining life6.7Early warnings6.8Data platforms6.9Real cases in FPSO and FOW6.10Practical: monitoring architecture for a FOW
7.1Life extension assessment7.2Structural reassessment7.3Replacement of critical components7.4Relocation of floating units7.5Disconnection and towing7.6Decommissioning and recycling7.7OSPAR requirements and legislation7.8Costs and planning7.9Lessons learned7.10Case study: life extension of an FPSO
8.1Unit description8.2Threat identification8.3Risk assessment8.4Inspection strategy8.5Monitoring plan8.6Anomaly management8.7Integrity indicators8.8Life extension plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Sesam, OrcaFlex, ANSYS AQWA, OpenFAST, AVEVA PI System, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for risk-based inspection of the hull, analysis of the motions and stability of floating units, and structural monitoring with a digital twin. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Compare the typologies of floating units FPSO and FOW.
Assess hull integrity against fatigue and corrosion.
Manage the integrity of the mooring system.
Analyse the stability and motions of the floating unit.
Plan inspections using risk-based criteria.
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 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 is 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That works out at an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses DNV Sesam, OrcaFlex, ANSYS AQWA, OpenFAST and AVEVA PI System. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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