Postgraduate Diploma in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems. 8 modules covering API RP 2SK (design and analysis of station-keeping systems), DNV-OS-E301 (position mooring) and OrcaFlex. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems — 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 20 400 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Classify offshore mooring systems and their applications.
Select mooring components: chain, wire rope and synthetic fibre.
Carry out quasi-static and dynamic mooring analyses in accordance with API RP 2SK.
Design anchors according to geotechnical conditions.
Plan the installation and pre-tensioning of the lines.
Design tension and position monitoring systems.
Prepare a mooring integrity management plan.
Who it's for
- Offshore mooring engineer looking to specialise in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems.
- Marine installation engineer looking to specialise in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems.
- Mooring integrity engineer looking to specialise in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems.
- Geotechnical anchor engineer looking to specialise in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems.
- Marine operations superintendent looking to specialise in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems.
- Structural monitoring analyst looking to specialise in Installation and Monitoring of Mooring Systems.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter floating offshore wind.
What you'll work with
- API RP 2SK (design and analysis of station-keeping systems)
- DNV-OS-E301 (position mooring)
- ISO 19901-7 (station-keeping systems)
- API RP 2I (in-service inspection of mooring components)
- DNV-RP-E301 (design and installation of drag anchors)
- DNV-OS-E302 (offshore mooring chain)
- API RP 2SM (synthetic fibre ropes)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Spread mooring1.2Internal and external turret1.3CALM and SALM systems1.4Catenary, semi-taut and taut mooring1.5Line configuration and components1.6Semi-submersible platforms and FPSOs1.7Floating wind and mooring1.8System selection according to conditions1.9Design life requirements1.10Practice: comparison of mooring configurations
2.1R3 to R6 chain and properties2.2Spiral strand steel wire ropes2.3Polyester synthetic ropes2.4Drag and suction anchors2.5Piles and VLA anchors2.6Connectors, shackles and swivels2.7Buoys and intermediate weights2.8Chain guides and retaining clamps2.9Component certification2.10Workshop: specification of the components of a line
3.1Catenary equation3.2Line stiffness3.3Quasi-static and dynamic analysis3.4Environmental loads: wind, waves and current3.5Slow drift and second-order forces3.6OrcaFlex and Ariane software3.7Standards DNV-OS-E301 and API RP 2SK3.8Intact and damaged safety factors3.9Line fatigue3.10Practice: analysis of a catenary line
4.1Basic marine geotechnics4.2Drag anchor capacity4.3Suction piles4.4Vertical load anchors4.5Design for cyclic loads4.6Standards DNV-RP-E301 and E3024.7Site geotechnical investigation campaign4.8Penetration and load testing4.9Geotechnical risks and their mitigation4.10Case study: suction pile design
5.1Planning of marine installation operations5.2AHTS vessels and capabilities5.3Pre-laying of lines5.4Unit hook-up5.5Weather windows for installation5.6Installation procedures5.7Proof load test5.8Installation risks5.9DNV-ST-N001 for marine operations5.10Workshop: installation sequence of an FPSO
6.1Line monitoring systems6.2Inclinometers and load cells6.3GNSS position monitoring6.4Line break detection6.5Underwater acoustic monitoring systems6.6Integration into the control system6.7Alarms and response6.8Data analysis6.9Class requirements6.10Laboratory: line break detection algorithm
7.1ROV chain inspection7.2Corrosion and wear7.3Fatigue and material loss7.4Line replacement7.5Integrity management7.6Lessons from mooring failures7.7Life extension7.8In-situ repairs7.9Records and traceability7.10Case study: mooring inspection plan
8.1Definition of the unit and site8.2Design environmental conditions8.3Mooring configuration8.4Intact and damaged analysis8.5Anchor design8.6Installation plan8.7Monitoring system8.8Integrity 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 a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OrcaFlex, DNV Sesam (SIMA), Ariane, MATLAB, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for dynamic analysis of mooring lines, planning of AHTS installation campaigns and ROV inspections of chains. 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.
Classify offshore mooring systems and their applications.
Select mooring components: chain, wire rope and synthetic fibre.
Carry out quasi-static and dynamic mooring analyses in accordance with API RP 2SK.
Design anchors according to geotechnical conditions.
Plan the installation and pre-tensioning of the lines.
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 command 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 consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with OrcaFlex, DNV Sesam (SIMA), Ariane, MATLAB, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own 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. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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