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Course in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research

Online 300-hour course in ethics of UUV use in marine research. 6 modules covering the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Part XIII, Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) and MOOS-IvP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the types of unmanned underwater vehicles and their capabilities.

02

Explain the scientific applications of UUVs in marine research.

03

Apply the law of the sea regime for marine scientific research.

04

Analyse ethical issues concerning environmental impact and dual use.

05

Identify good operational and data management practices.

06

Process the permits required for a campaign in the waters of third States.

07

Design a responsible scientific campaign using UUVs.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Underwater vehicle engineer who wants to specialise in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research.
  • Oceanographer who wants to specialise in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research.
  • Marine operations technician who wants to specialise in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research.
  • Scientific campaign manager who wants to specialise in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research.
  • Marine environment specialist who wants to specialise in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research.
  • Marine robotics researcher who wants to specialise in Ethics of UUV Use in Marine Research.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter oceanographic research.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Part XIII
  • Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)
  • Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats)
  • Law 41/2010 on the protection of the marine environment
  • Directive 2014/89/EU (maritime spatial planning)
  • International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG, 1972)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1ROVs versus AUVs and gliders
  2. 1.2AUV architecture
  3. 1.3Propulsion and energy autonomy
  4. 1.4Inertial navigation and DVL
  5. 1.5Acoustic positioning: USBL and LBL
  6. 1.6Underwater acoustic communications
  7. 1.7Oceanographic sensors: CTD and sonar
  8. 1.8Military origins and civil transfer
  9. 1.9Reference platforms: REMUS and Slocum
  10. 1.10Workshop: energy budget of an AUV mission
  1. 2.1Multibeam bathymetric mapping
  2. 2.2Physical oceanography and glider networks
  3. 2.3Marine biology and surveys
  4. 2.4Underwater archaeology
  5. 2.5Offshore infrastructure inspection
  6. 2.6Deep-seabed exploration
  7. 2.7Climate change monitoring
  8. 2.8Programmes: Argo and EuroGOOS
  9. 2.9Collaboration between navies and research centres
  10. 2.10Case study: the search for flight MH370
  1. 3.1United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
  2. 3.2Marine scientific research (Part XIII)
  3. 3.3Zones: territorial sea, EEZ and high seas
  4. 3.4Consent of the coastal State
  5. 3.5Legal status of UUVs
  6. 3.6International Seabed Authority
  7. 3.7BBNJ Agreement of 2023
  8. 3.8Protection of underwater cultural heritage (UNESCO 2001)
  9. 3.9Glider capture incidents
  10. 3.10Practice: application for a research permit in an EEZ
  1. 4.1Dual use of oceanographic data
  2. 4.2Acoustic noise and impact on cetaceans
  3. 4.3Disturbance of fragile ecosystems
  4. 4.4Deep-sea mining and liability
  5. 4.5Human remains and wartime wrecks
  6. 4.6Open data versus national security
  7. 4.7Covert surveillance under a scientific guise
  8. 4.8Equity in access to technology
  9. 4.9Risks of loss and pollution
  10. 4.10Case study: the glider incident in the South China Sea
  1. 5.1ACCOBAMS noise guidelines
  2. 5.2Environmental impact assessment
  3. 5.3Codes of conduct of the scientific community
  4. 5.4Data management: SeaDataNet and FAIR principles
  5. 5.5Operational safety during recovery
  6. 5.6Vehicle classification rules (DNV)
  7. 5.7Ethics in civil-military cooperation
  8. 5.8Ethics committees of oceanographic institutes
  9. 5.9Public communication of results
  10. 5.10Workshop: acoustic mitigation protocol
  1. 6.1Defining scientific objectives
  2. 6.2Selection of vehicle and sensors
  3. 6.3Mission planning
  4. 6.4Permits and legal framework
  5. 6.5Environmental impact assessment
  6. 6.6Dual-use risk analysis
  7. 6.7Data management plan
  8. 6.8Ethical protocol for the campaign
  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 materials, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 regulation and applied exercises. The software used is MOOS-IvP, ROS 2, QGIS, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The trials are studied on real procedures for planning oceanographic UUV campaigns, processing marine research permits and assessing impact on marine fauna. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty with a track record 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 cyber-OT, IHL and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Defining scientific objectives

Describe the types of unmanned underwater vehicles and their capabilities.

Selection of vehicle and sensors

Explain the scientific applications of UUVs in marine research.

Mission planning

Apply the law of the sea regime for marine scientific research.

Permits and legal framework

Analyse ethical issues concerning environmental impact and dual use.

Environmental impact assessment

Identify good operational and data management practices.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Underwater vehicle engineerOceanographerMarine operations technicianScientific campaign managerMarine environment specialistMarine robotics researcher
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 regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

The course uses MOOS-IvP, ROS 2, QGIS, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM Institute's 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 are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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