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Subsea Robotics Course for ROV/AUV Inspection

Online 300-hour course in subsea robotics for ROV/AUV inspection. 6 modules covering IMCA R 004 Guide to the safe and efficient operation of ROVs, API RP 17H / ISO 13628-8 ROV tools and interfaces on subsea systems, and ROS (Robot Operating System). Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Classify underwater vehicles and select the right one for each task.

02

Integrate acoustic, inertial and Doppler navigation systems.

03

Select inspection sensors according to the asset and the defect sought.

04

Apply control, manipulation and autonomy techniques to underwater vehicles.

05

Plan ROV and AUV operations using IMCA safety criteria.

06

Manage and analyse the data obtained during inspection.

07

Design a complete robotic inspection campaign.

Profile

Who it's for

  • ROV technical pilot looking to specialise in Subsea Robotics for ROV/AUV Inspection.
  • Subsea robotics engineer looking to specialise in Subsea Robotics for ROV/AUV Inspection.
  • Underwater navigation specialist looking to specialise in Subsea Robotics for ROV/AUV Inspection.
  • ROV operations supervisor looking to specialise in Subsea Robotics for ROV/AUV Inspection.
  • Inspection data analyst looking to specialise in Subsea Robotics for ROV/AUV Inspection.
  • Autonomous systems engineer looking to specialise in Subsea Robotics for ROV/AUV Inspection.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the oil and gas sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IMCA R 004 Guide to the safe and efficient operation of ROVs
  • API RP 17H / ISO 13628-8 ROV tools and interfaces on subsea systems
  • IMCA C 005 Competence guide for remote systems and ROV personnel
  • ISO 13628-9 Remotely operated tool intervention systems
  • ISO 19901-6 Marine operations
  • IHO S-44 Standards for hydrographic surveys
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1ROV classification by class
  2. 1.2Observation and intervention ROVs
  3. 1.3Inspection and mapping AUVs
  4. 1.4Hybrid and resident vehicles
  5. 1.5Launch and recovery systems
  6. 1.6Umbilical, TMS and cable management
  7. 1.7Thrusters and thrust configuration
  8. 1.8Buoyancy and syntactic materials
  9. 1.9Applications in oil, gas and wind
  10. 1.10Case study: vehicle for inspecting a wind farm
  1. 2.1USBL, LBL and SBL acoustic systems
  2. 2.2Inertial navigation (INS)
  3. 2.3Doppler velocity log (DVL)
  4. 2.4Sensor fusion with Kalman filter
  5. 2.5Simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM)
  6. 2.6Relative positioning to structures
  7. 2.7Acoustic and optical communications
  8. 2.8AUV trajectory planning
  9. 2.9Navigation errors and drift
  10. 2.10Laboratory: INS-DVL fusion with real data
  1. 3.1High-definition and stereo cameras
  2. 3.2Lighting and turbidity
  3. 3.3Side-scan and multibeam sonar
  4. 3.4Forward-looking imaging sonar
  5. 3.5Laser scanners and 3D photogrammetry
  6. 3.6Cathodic protection and thickness probes
  7. 3.7ACFM crack detection
  8. 3.8Buried pipeline locators
  9. 3.9Methane sensors and leak detection
  10. 3.10Workshop: sensor payload for inspecting a jacket
  1. 4.1Vehicle dynamic model
  2. 4.2Position and heading control
  3. 4.3Autopilot and station keeping
  4. 4.4Manipulator arms and tools
  5. 4.5Teleoperation with haptic feedback
  6. 4.6Levels of autonomy
  7. 4.7Perception through computer vision
  8. 4.8Automatic anomaly detection with AI
  9. 4.9Remote operation from onshore centres
  10. 4.10Practice: PID control of an ROV in simulator
  1. 5.1Planning inspection campaigns
  2. 5.2Support vessels with dynamic positioning
  3. 5.3Launch and recovery in bad weather
  4. 5.4Risk assessment of ROV operations
  5. 5.5IMCA guidance for ROV operations
  6. 5.6Pilot training and competence
  7. 5.7Vehicle and systems maintenance
  8. 5.8Inspection data management and delivery
  9. 5.9Campaign costs and productivity
  10. 5.10Case study: inspection campaign for an oil pipeline
  1. 6.1Defining the asset to be inspected
  2. 6.2Selection of vehicles and sensors
  3. 6.3Navigation plan
  4. 6.4Inspection procedure
  5. 6.5Risk assessment
  6. 6.6Data management plan
  7. 6.7Cost and time estimation
  8. 6.8Anomaly reporting criteria
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Delivered 100% online 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 enrolment period, making it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ROS (Robot Operating System), Gazebo, EIVA NaviSuite, QPS Qinsy, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for planning a ROV inspection campaign, processing INS-DVL navigation data, and simulating the control of an underwater vehicle. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cyber security, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining the asset to be inspected

Classify underwater vehicles and select the right one for each task.

Selection of vehicles and sensors

Integrate acoustic, inertial and Doppler navigation systems.

Navigation plan

Select inspection sensors according to the asset and the defect sought.

Inspection procedure

Apply control, manipulation and autonomy techniques to underwater vehicles.

Risk assessment

Plan ROV and AUV operations using IMCA safety criteria.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

ROV technical pilotSubsea robotics engineerUnderwater navigation specialistROV operations supervisorInspection data analystAutonomous systems engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That works out to between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ROS (Robot Operating System), Gazebo, EIVA NaviSuite, QPS Qinsy, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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