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Master’s in IMO Compliance Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in IMO compliance engineering, structured in 12 modules covering SOLAS, MARPOL, GHG emissions reporting, certification, port State control, MLC, maritime security and vetting, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the IMO regulatory obligations applicable to a ship.

02

Design compliance management programmes for shipping companies.

03

Verify SOLAS and MARPOL compliance on board.

04

Manage emissions reporting and carbon indicators.

05

Prepare ships for PSC and third-party inspections.

06

Control certificates and statutory documentation.

07

Assess the legal consequences of non-compliance.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Maritime compliance officers.
  • Safety and quality superintendents.
  • Maritime auditors.
  • Designated Persons Ashore (DPA).
  • IMO regulatory consultants.
  • Vetting inspectors.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into shipping companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • SOLAS 74 (safety of life at sea)
  • MARPOL 73/78 (prevention of pollution from ships)
  • STCW Convention 78 (training, certification and watchkeeping)
  • MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention)
  • BWM Convention 2004 (ballast water management)
  • ISM Code (safety management)
  • ISO 37301 (compliance management systems)
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV of CO2 emissions)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI
  • ShipNet
  • Helm CONNECT
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Main conventions and their scope
  2. 1.2Flag, port and coastal States
  3. 1.3Entry into force and ratifications
  4. 1.4Resolutions, circulars and guidelines
  5. 1.5Schedule of future amendments
  6. 1.6Regulatory monitoring with GISIS
  7. 1.7Official sources of information
  8. 1.8Interaction with regional regulations
  9. 1.9Regulatory risk for shipowners
  10. 1.10Case study: requirements matrix for a ship
  1. 2.1ISO 37301 compliance management system
  2. 2.2Role of the compliance officer
  3. 2.3Identification of obligations
  4. 2.4Assessment of non-compliance risk
  5. 2.5Policies and procedures
  6. 2.6Training and awareness
  7. 2.7Compliance indicators
  8. 2.8Whistleblowing channels
  9. 2.9Culture of integrity
  10. 2.10Workshop: design of a compliance programme
  1. 3.1Safety construction certificates
  2. 3.2Safety equipment and its maintenance
  3. 3.3Abandon ship and fire drills
  4. 3.4Navigation records
  5. 3.5Compliance with the IMDG Code
  6. 3.6Compliance with the IMSBC Code
  7. 3.7Grain Code
  8. 3.8Cargo securing
  9. 3.9Safe operational practices
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: certificates and drills checklist
  1. 4.1Annex I and control of oily water
  2. 4.2Annex II and noxious liquid substances
  3. 4.3Annex IV and sewage
  4. 4.4Annex V and garbage
  5. 4.5Annex VI and the global sulphur cap
  6. 4.6ECAs and NOx Tier III
  7. 4.7Ballast water management
  8. 4.8Electronic record books
  9. 4.9Discharge penalty cases
  10. 4.10Case study: Annex I compliance audit
  1. 5.1IMO DCS and annual reporting
  2. 5.2CII and improvement plans
  3. 5.3EEXI and certification
  4. 5.4SEEMP Part III
  5. 5.5Verification by the Administration
  6. 5.6EU MRV and EU ETS
  7. 5.7FuelEU Maritime compliance
  8. 5.8Quality of fuel consumption data
  9. 5.9Verification platforms
  10. 5.10Lab: preparation of a DCS report
  1. 6.1Mandatory statutory certificates
  2. 6.2Validity and endorsements
  3. 6.3Documents on board
  4. 6.4Crew certificates
  5. 6.5Management of expiry dates
  6. 6.6Electronic certificates and their acceptance
  7. 6.7Exemptions and dispensations
  8. 6.8Change of flag
  9. 6.9Documentary audits on board
  10. 6.10Workshop: expiry date control system
  1. 7.1Regional PSC memoranda
  2. 7.2Selection of ships for inspection
  3. 7.3Most common deficiencies
  4. 7.4Detentions and their impact
  5. 7.5Concentrated inspection campaigns
  6. 7.6Preparing for PSC
  7. 7.7Responding to deficiencies
  8. 7.8Statistical analysis of inspections
  9. 7.9Improving the risk profile
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: analysis of PSC inspections across a fleet
  1. 8.1STCW certification requirements
  2. 8.2Certificates of competency
  3. 8.3MLC hours of work and rest
  4. 8.4Seafarers' employment agreements
  5. 8.5Repatriation and financial security
  6. 8.6Food and accommodation
  7. 8.7On-board complaints
  8. 8.8MLC inspections and the Maritime Labour Certificate
  9. 8.9Crew welfare
  10. 8.10Case study: verification of rest hours
  1. 9.1The ISPS Code on board
  2. 9.2Ship security plan
  3. 9.3Cyber risk management in the SMS
  4. 9.4BIMCO cyber security guidelines
  5. 9.5IACS E26 and E27 requirements
  6. 9.6Security training
  7. 9.7Security drills
  8. 9.8Data protection
  9. 9.9Security incidents
  10. 9.10Workshop: integrating cyber risk into the SMS
  1. 10.1SIRE 2.0 vetting inspections
  2. 10.2CDI programme for chemical tankers
  3. 10.3RightShip inspections for bulk carriers
  4. 10.4Charterers' audits
  5. 10.5Customers' audits
  6. 10.6Insurer inspections
  7. 10.7Ship preparation
  8. 10.8Management of observations
  9. 10.9Fleet benchmarking
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: preparing for a SIRE 2.0 inspection
  1. 11.1Shipowner's civil liability
  2. 11.2Criminal liability for pollution
  3. 11.3CLC and Bunkers liability conventions
  4. 11.4P&I insurance and compliance
  5. 11.5Administrative penalties for non-compliance
  6. 11.6Accident investigation
  7. 11.7Reputational impact of non-compliance
  8. 11.8Management of regulatory crises
  9. 11.9Lessons from court cases
  10. 11.10Case study: analysis of a penalised pollution case
  1. 12.1Selection of the shipping company or fleet
  2. 12.2Map of obligations
  3. 12.3Assessment of the level of compliance
  4. 12.4Risk analysis
  5. 12.5Action plan
  6. 12.6Monitoring system
  7. 12.7Conclusions and proposals
  8. 12.8Review with the thesis supervisor
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Power BI, ShipNet and Helm CONNECT, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: regulatory compliance audit of a ship, preparation for PSC and vetting inspections, and drafting of DCS emissions reports. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: SOLAS 74, MARPOL 73/78, STCW Convention 78, MLC 2006, BWM Convention 2004, ISM Code, ISO 37301, Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006 and the ISM Code applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Microsoft Excel, Power BI, ShipNet and Helm CONNECT, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a full compliance assessment and action plan for a shipping company or fleet, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Ship requirements matrix
Map the IMO conventions and regional rules that apply to a specific ship.
MARPOL Annex I audit
Audit on-board compliance with Annex I and the oil record book.
DCS emissions report
Prepare an IMO DCS report and assess the CII rating with an improvement plan.
PSC and SIRE 2.0 readiness
Analyse a fleet’s PSC record and prepare a ship for a SIRE 2.0 inspection.
Master's Thesis
Compliance assessment, risk analysis and action plan for a shipping company or fleet, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Maritime compliance officerSafety and quality superintendentMaritime auditorDesignated Person Ashore (DPA)IMO regulatory consultantVetting inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 Microsoft Excel, Power BI, ShipNet and Helm CONNECT, 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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