Master’s in Energy Efficiency & EEXI Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in energy efficiency and EEXI engineering: 12 modules covering resistance and propulsion, the IMO decarbonisation framework, EEXI calculation, power limitation, hull and propeller optimisation, wind-assisted propulsion, waste heat recovery, hull performance, alternative fuels, CII management and the economics of efficiency measures, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Calculate the attained and required EEXI of existing ships.
Design power limitation solutions compliant with IMO guidelines.
Assess hydrodynamic and propulsion devices to reduce fuel consumption.
Manage the CII and SEEMP of a fleet.
Analyse hull and propeller performance in accordance with ISO 19030.
Compare alternative fuels on a well-to-wake basis.
Build business cases for efficiency measures.
Who it's for
- Fleet energy efficiency engineers responsible for EEXI and CII compliance.
- Technical superintendents managing the performance of their vessels.
- Maritime decarbonisation consultants advising shipowners.
- Classification society surveyors verifying EEXI technical files.
- Retrofit project engineers specifying energy-saving devices and upgrades.
- Vessel performance analysts working with operational and consumption data.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the shipping industry.
What you'll work with
- MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 (IMO regulations on the energy efficiency of ships)
- Resolution MEPC.333(76) (guidelines on the method of calculating the attained EEXI)
- Resolution MEPC.335(76) (guidelines on shaft/engine power limitation systems)
- Resolution MEPC.346(78) (guidelines for the development of the SEEMP)
- ISO 19030 (measurement of changes in hull and propeller performance)
- Regulation (EU) 2015/757 MRV (monitoring, reporting and verification of CO₂ emissions from shipping)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 FuelEU Maritime (EU rules on the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used on board ships)
- AFS Convention 2001 (control of harmful antifouling systems on ships)
- NAPA
- Simcenter STAR-CCM+
- Bentley MAXSURF
- Python with pandas
- ANSYS Fluent
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Components of ship resistance1.2Frictional resistance and the ITTC-1957 line1.3Wave-making resistance1.4Form factor and the Holtrop-Mennen method1.5Wake fraction and thrust deduction coefficients1.6Open-water propeller efficiency1.7Quasi-propulsive and relative rotative efficiency1.8Extrapolation of towing tank tests to full scale1.9Influence of draught and trim on power1.10Practical exercise: power estimate for a Panamax bulk carrier
2.1MARPOL Annex VI and its Chapter 42.22023 IMO Strategy on greenhouse gases2.3EEDI for new ships2.4Scope of application of the EEXI by ship type2.5CII operational indicator and A–E rating2.6SEEMP Parts I, II and III2.7IMO DCS data collection system2.8MRV Regulation and maritime EU ETS2.9FuelEU Maritime and GHG intensity on board2.10Case study: compliance timeline for a fleet
3.1Structure of the formula and the reference line3.2Reference power and main engine MCR3.3Specific fuel consumption (SFC) and carbon factor Cf3.4Reference speed and speed-power curves3.5Correction factors fj, fw, fi and fc3.6Reduction factors and required value3.7Contents of the EEXI Technical File3.8Verification by the classification society3.9IEEC certificate and issuing deadlines3.10Workshop: EEXI calculation for an Aframax tanker
4.1Engine power limitation (EPL)4.2Shaft power limitation (ShaPoLi)4.3Sealing and control systems for the limitation4.4Minimum power for manoeuvrability in adverse weather4.5Override of the limitation and event logging4.6Notification to the flag Administration4.7Effects on the engine and turbocharger4.8Retuning and turbocharger cut-out4.9Comparison of mechanical and electronic EPL4.10Case study: EPL proposal for a container ship
5.1Bulbous bow redesign for the new speed5.2Hull form optimisation using CFD5.3Pre-propeller energy-saving devices5.4Mewis ducts and pre-swirl stators5.5Propeller boss cap fins (PBCF)5.6Bulb rudders and twisted rudders5.7Hull air lubrication5.8Operational trim optimisation5.9Validation with self-propulsion tests5.10Lab: CFD simulation of a modified bulbous bow
6.1Design of high-efficiency propellers6.2Controllable pitch propellers and combinators6.3In-service blade polishing and maintenance6.4Contra-rotating propellers and their efficiency6.5Flettner rotors and the Magnus effect6.6Rigid sails and traction kites6.7Treatment of wind energy in the EEDI and EEXI6.8Contracted and loaded tip (CLT) propellers6.9Cavitation and radiated noise in optimised propellers6.10Practical exercise: selection of a replacement propeller
7.1Energy balance of the two-stroke diesel engine7.2Waste heat recovery (WHR)7.3Power turbines and shaft generators7.4Organic Rankine cycles on board7.5Variable frequency drives on pumps and fans7.6Optimisation of the auxiliary generating plant7.7Hybrid systems with batteries7.8Electrical grid load management7.9Savings in HVAC and refrigeration7.10Workshop: energy balance of the engine room
8.1Hull roughness and performance loss8.2Self-polishing antifouling paints8.3Silicone foul-release coatings8.4AFS Convention on antifouling systems8.5In-water hull cleaning and robots8.6Performance measurement to ISO 190308.7IMO biofouling management guidelines8.8Performance-based dry-docking planning8.9Hull and propeller degradation indicators8.10Case study: ISO 19030 analysis of a bulk carrier
9.1LNG and methane slip9.2Green, blue and grey methanol9.3Ammonia as a marine fuel9.4Hydrogen and fuel cells9.5Biofuels and B30 blends9.6Well-to-wake emissions analysis9.7IGF Code for low-flashpoint fuels9.8Onboard carbon capture9.9Ready-for ship design9.10Case study: fuel comparison for a ro-ro
10.1Slow steaming and just-in-time arrival10.2Weather routing optimisation10.3Real-time performance monitoring10.4Trim and ballast management10.5Annual attained CII calculation10.6Corrective action plan for D or E ratings10.7BIMCO clauses on CII and EEXI10.8Reporting and verification of consumption data10.9Digital twins for operational efficiency10.10Practical exercise: five-year CII projection
11.1Capital and operating costs of each measure11.2Marginal abatement cost curve11.3Net present value of a retrofit11.4Economic impact of the EU ETS11.5Green finance and the Poseidon Principles11.6Charter rates and the premium for efficient ships11.7Sea Cargo Charter and climate transparency11.8Regulatory risks and stranded assets11.9Prioritisation of fleet investments11.10Workshop: business case for an efficiency retrofit
12.1Ship selection and initial diagnosis12.2Collection and cleaning of operational data12.3Definition of the package of measures12.4Calculation of projected EEXI and CII12.5Economic and risk assessment12.6Implementation and verification plan12.7Technical writing and conclusions12.8Review of results with the supervisor12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NAPA, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Bentley MAXSURF, Python with pandas and ANSYS Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: EEXI calculation with real sea-trial data, CFD simulation of energy-saving devices and analysis of consumption data for the CII. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4, Resolution MEPC.333(76), Resolution MEPC.335(76), Resolution MEPC.346(78), ISO 19030, Regulation (EU) 2015/757 MRV, Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 FuelEU Maritime, AFS Convention 2001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with NAPA, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Bentley MAXSURF, Python with pandas and ANSYS Fluent, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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