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Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV) Course

Online 300-hour course in offshore support vessels (OSV/PSV). 6 modules covering MSC.1/Circ.1580 Guidelines for vessels and units with dynamic positioning systems, Resolution MSC.235(82) Guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply vessels and Kongsberg K-Sim Offshore. 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

Distinguish the types of offshore support vessels and their missions.

02

Analyse the design characteristics of a PSV and an AHTS.

03

Explain the operation and classes of dynamic positioning systems.

04

Plan supply, cargo and anchor-handling operations.

05

Apply IMO codes and GOMO guidelines to operations.

06

Assess risks and energy efficiency of offshore operations.

07

Prepare the conceptual specification of a support vessel.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Offshore vessel captain looking to specialise in Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV).
  • Dynamic positioning operator looking to specialise in Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV).
  • Offshore naval project engineer looking to specialise in Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV).
  • Support fleet superintendent looking to specialise in Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV).
  • Marine logistics coordinator looking to specialise in Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV).
  • Marine inspector looking to specialise in Offshore Support Vessels (OSV/PSV).
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join support vessel shipowners.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MSC.1/Circ.1580 Guidelines for vessels and units with dynamic positioning systems
  • Resolution MSC.235(82) Guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply vessels
  • Resolution A.1122(30) OSV Chemical Code
  • Resolution A.863(20) Code of Practice for the Safe Carriage of Cargo and Persons by Offshore Supply Vessels
  • GOMO Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations
  • IMCA M 103 Guidelines for the Design and Operation of DP Vessels
  • International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Platform supply vessels (PSV)
  2. 1.2Anchor-handling tugs (AHTS)
  3. 1.3Intervention and construction vessels
  4. 1.4Wind farm service vessels (SOV and CTV)
  5. 1.5Emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRV)
  6. 1.6Multipurpose support vessels (MPSV)
  7. 1.7Evolution of the global fleet
  8. 1.8Charter contracts in the sector
  9. 1.9Class notations for offshore vessels
  10. 1.10Case study: vessel for a drilling campaign
  1. 2.1Hull forms and inverted bows
  2. 2.2Cargo deck and its strength
  3. 2.3Liquid and bulk cargo tanks
  4. 2.4Stability with deck cargo
  5. 2.5Accommodation and bridge layout
  6. 2.6Deck machinery and cranes
  7. 2.7Diesel-electric propulsion and power plant
  8. 2.8Bow and azimuth thrusters
  9. 2.9Battery hybridisation
  10. 2.10Laboratory: stability of a loaded PSV
  1. 3.1Principles of the DP system
  2. 3.2DP equipment classes DP1, DP2 and DP3
  3. 3.3Position reference sensors
  4. 3.4Mathematical model and Kalman filter
  5. 3.5DP capability and polar diagrams
  6. 3.6Annual trials and system FMEA
  7. 3.7ASOG operational guidelines
  8. 3.8DPO operator training
  9. 3.9Position loss incidents
  10. 3.10Workshop: DP capability diagram
  1. 4.1Load and discharge planning
  2. 4.2Transfer of liquids and dry bulk
  3. 4.3Operations alongside the installation
  4. 4.4Deck work and safety zones
  5. 4.5Anchor handling and towing
  6. 4.6Personnel transfer and gangways
  7. 4.7Dangerous goods and noxious chemicals
  8. 4.8Operational limits in bad weather
  9. 4.9Coordination with the control room
  10. 4.10Case study: supply plan for a semi-submersible
  1. 5.1Code of practice for cargo and personnel
  2. 5.2IMO OSV Chemical Code
  3. 5.3GOMO Guidelines for Marine Operations
  4. 5.4Applicable SOLAS and MARPOL requirements
  5. 5.5ISM safety management system
  6. 5.6Energy efficiency and consumption
  7. 5.7Electrification and alternative fuels
  8. 5.8Charter performance indicators
  9. 5.9Accident investigation
  10. 5.10Practice: risk assessment of an AHTS manoeuvre
  1. 6.1Definition of the mission
  2. 6.2Technical specification of the vessel
  3. 6.3Definition of the main dimensions
  4. 6.4DP and propulsion configuration
  5. 6.5Deck layout
  6. 6.6Mission operations plan
  7. 6.7Economic analysis of the charter
  8. 6.8Emissions assessment
  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 campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There is no fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to fit the programme around work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Kongsberg K-Sim Offshore, NAPA, Maxsurf, OrcaFlex, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises work through real procedures for stability calculation with deck cargo, dynamic positioning capability analysis and planning an anchor-handling operation. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with industry 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 cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Mission definition

Distinguish the types of offshore support vessels and their missions.

Technical specification of the vessel

Analyse the design characteristics of a PSV and an AHTS.

Definition of the main dimensions

Explain the operation and classes of dynamic positioning systems.

DP and propulsion configuration

Plan supply, cargo and anchor-handling operations.

Deck layout

Apply IMO codes and GOMO guidelines to operations.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Offshore vessel captainDynamic positioning operatorOffshore naval project engineerSupport fleet superintendentMarine logistics coordinatorMarine inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards reading.

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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.

You will work with Kongsberg K-Sim Offshore, NAPA, Maxsurf, OrcaFlex. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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