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Premium Yacht Lighting Course

Online 300-hour course in premium yacht lighting. 6 modules covering SOLAS Chapter II-1, Part D, FSS Code Chapter 11 and DIALux evo. Assigned 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

Understand the fundamentals of light and its perception in the nautical environment.

02

Select LED technology and luminaires suited to the marine environment.

03

Design lighting scenes for interiors and decks.

04

Configure lighting control systems such as DALI and DMX.

05

Integrate decorative lighting with safety requirements.

06

Simulate and document lighting solutions.

07

Develop a premium lighting project for a yacht.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Nautical lighting designer who wants to specialise in premium yacht lighting.
  • Yacht electrical engineer who wants to specialise in premium yacht lighting.
  • Nautical interior designer who wants to specialise in premium yacht lighting.
  • Control systems programmer who wants to specialise in premium yacht lighting.
  • On-board installations technician who wants to specialise in premium yacht lighting.
  • Refit consultant who wants to specialise in premium yacht lighting.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter superyacht shipyards.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • SOLAS Chapter II-1, Part D
  • FSS Code Chapter 11
  • IEC 60092-306
  • COLREG 1972 Annex I
  • IEC 62386 (DALI)
  • EN 12464-1
  • IEC 60529
  • IEC 60945
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Fundamental photometric quantities
  2. 1.2Colour temperature and colour rendering index
  3. 1.3Visual perception and night adaptation
  4. 1.4Natural light on board and water reflections
  5. 1.5Glare and visual comfort
  6. 1.6Circadian rhythms and wellbeing
  7. 1.7Lighting and perception of space
  8. 1.8Height restrictions and technical ceilings
  9. 1.9Trends in yacht lighting
  10. 1.10Case study: lighting analysis of a saloon
  1. 2.1LED diodes and colour binning
  2. 2.2Drivers and dimming
  3. 2.3Thermal management of luminaires
  4. 2.4Linear profiles and indirect light
  5. 2.5Low-profile recessed luminaires
  6. 2.6Optical fibre and decorative effects
  7. 2.7IP protection rating in wet areas
  8. 2.8Resistance to vibration and corrosion
  9. 2.9Electromagnetic compatibility on board
  10. 2.10Workshop: selecting luminaires for a bathroom
  1. 3.1Layers of general, accent and decorative light
  2. 3.2Scenes for day, night and entertaining
  3. 3.3Lighting artworks
  4. 3.4Lighting external decks
  5. 3.5Underwater light at the stern
  6. 3.6Lighting stairs and corridors
  7. 3.7Integration with furniture
  8. 3.8Dynamic light and adjustable white
  9. 3.9Light pollution at anchor
  10. 3.10Practice: lighting scenes for the main deck
  1. 4.1DALI and DMX protocols
  2. 4.2Casambi control and wireless systems
  3. 4.3Integration with Crestron home automation
  4. 4.4User interface for guests
  5. 4.5Scene programming
  6. 4.6Presence and daylight sensors
  7. 4.7Electrical consumption and efficiency
  8. 4.8Redundancy and emergency mode
  9. 4.9System maintenance
  10. 4.10Laboratory: DALI scene programming
  1. 5.1SOLAS emergency lighting
  2. 5.2Low-level evacuation lighting
  3. 5.3Navigation lights and COLREG
  4. 5.4Interference with the bridge's night vision
  5. 5.5IEC standards for ship lighting
  6. 5.6Calculations with DIALux
  7. 5.7Coordination with joinery and ceilings
  8. 5.8Commissioning tests
  9. 5.9Final as-built documentation of the system
  10. 5.10Case study: lighting integration in a refit
  1. 6.1Briefing and lighting concept
  2. 6.2Zoning of spaces
  3. 6.3Luminaire selection
  4. 6.4Calculation and simulation
  5. 6.5Scene design
  6. 6.6Control architecture
  7. 6.7Budget and consumption
  8. 6.8Commissioning plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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 DIALux evo, Relux, Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray, Casambi App, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real lighting simulation procedures: a saloon simulation in DIALux, scene programming on a DALI system, and luminaire integration into joinery details. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) featuring a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis (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, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Briefing and lighting concept

Understand the fundamentals of light and its perception in the nautical environment.

Zoning of spaces

Select LED technology and luminaires suited to the marine environment.

Luminaire selection

Design lighting scenes for interiors and decks.

Calculation and simulation

Configure lighting control systems such as DALI and DMX.

Scene design

Integrate decorative lighting with safety requirements.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Nautical lighting designerYacht electrical engineerNautical interior designerControl systems programmerOn-board installations technicianRefit consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulations.

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FAQ

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 full-time work.

The course uses DIALux evo, Relux, Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray, Casambi App. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title 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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