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Postgraduate Diploma in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations

800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations. 8 modules covering IMCA R 004 (code of practice for ROV operations), ISO 13628-8 (ROV interfaces in subsea production systems) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 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

Classify underwater vehicles according to their mission and degree of autonomy.

02

Analyse the hydrodynamics and stability of an underwater vehicle.

03

Select inertial and acoustic navigation systems.

04

Design basic control and autonomy strategies.

05

Integrate sensors and payload according to the mission.

06

Plan underwater operations with risk assessment.

07

Apply safety codes of practice in ROV operations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • ROV technical pilot looking to specialise in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations.
  • Autonomous underwater vehicle engineer looking to specialise in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations.
  • Underwater operations supervisor looking to specialise in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations.
  • Navigation and positioning engineer looking to specialise in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations.
  • Oceanographic sensors specialist looking to specialise in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations.
  • Marine robotics engineer looking to specialise in ROV/AUV and Underwater Operations.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the offshore industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IMCA R 004 (code of practice for ROV operations)
  • ISO 13628-8 (ROV interfaces in subsea production systems)
  • API RP 17H (ROV and tooling interfaces on subsea equipment)
  • ISO 19901-6 (marine operations)
  • IEC 60529 (degrees of protection, IP ratings)
  • COLREG 1972 (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Classification: observation ROVs, work-class ROVs and AUVs
  2. 1.2Hybrid vehicles and gliders
  3. 1.3Applications in offshore, science and hydrography
  4. 1.4Components of an ROV
  5. 1.5Components of an AUV
  6. 1.6Depth, endurance and payload
  7. 1.7Manufacturers and market systems
  8. 1.8IMCA standards for ROV operations
  9. 1.9Trends: subsea residents
  10. 1.10Case study: vehicle selection for a pipeline inspection
  1. 2.1Buoyancy and syntactic foam
  2. 2.2Stability and centre of gravity
  3. 2.3Hydrodynamic drag
  4. 2.4Electric and hydraulic thrusters
  5. 2.5Vectored thruster configuration
  6. 2.6Pressure vessels and materials
  7. 2.7Watertightness and connectors
  8. 2.8Umbilical and TMS system
  9. 2.9Launch and recovery systems (LARS)
  10. 2.10Laboratory: buoyancy balance of an ROV
  1. 3.1Inertial navigation (INS)
  2. 3.2Doppler velocity log (DVL)
  3. 3.3USBL and LBL acoustic positioning
  4. 3.4Depth and altitude sensors
  5. 3.5Sensor fusion with Kalman filter
  6. 3.6Underwater SLAM
  7. 3.7Acoustic communications
  8. 3.8Surface-free AUV navigation
  9. 3.9Navigation errors and drift
  10. 3.10Practical: Kalman filter for INS-DVL navigation
  1. 4.1Dynamic modelling of underwater vehicles
  2. 4.2Position and heading control
  3. 4.3Station keeping
  4. 4.4Trajectory planning
  5. 4.5Obstacle avoidance
  6. 4.6Autonomy architectures
  7. 4.7Mission and fault management
  8. 4.8Assisted piloting and augmented reality
  9. 4.9Remote operation from shore
  10. 4.10Workshop: PID depth control in simulation
  1. 5.1Underwater cameras and video
  2. 5.2Lighting and visibility
  3. 5.3Side-scan sonar
  4. 5.4Multibeam echosounders
  5. 5.5Sediment profilers
  6. 5.6Laser and 3D photogrammetry
  7. 5.7Cathodic protection and thickness sensors
  8. 5.8Manipulator arms and tools
  9. 5.9Samplers and oceanographic sensors
  10. 5.10Laboratory: side-scan sonar data processing
  1. 6.1Operations planning
  2. 6.2Support vessels and dynamic positioning
  3. 6.3Launch and recovery in rough seas
  4. 6.4Inspection of pipelines and structures
  5. 6.5Intervention on subsea equipment
  6. 6.6Diving and saturation support
  7. 6.7AUV hydrographic surveys
  8. 6.8Operations in current conditions
  9. 6.9Reporting and deliverables
  10. 6.10Case study: inspection campaign for a wind farm
  1. 7.1Operational risk analysis
  2. 7.2Deck and LARS safety
  3. 7.3IMCA R 004 recommendations
  4. 7.4Pilot competencies and training
  5. 7.5Vehicle maintenance
  6. 7.6Inspection data management
  7. 7.7Contracts and responsibilities
  8. 7.8Environmental impact and noise
  9. 7.9Lessons learned
  10. 7.10Practical: risk analysis of a work-class ROV operation
  1. 8.1Mission definition
  2. 8.2Vehicle selection
  3. 8.3Navigation and positioning plan
  4. 8.4Sensor selection
  5. 8.5Operation plan
  6. 8.6Risk analysis
  7. 8.7Budget and resources
  8. 8.8Deliverables plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final 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 are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, ROS (Robot Operating System), Gazebo, HYPACK, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from towing tank trials, underwater inspection missions and calibration of acoustic positioning systems. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers 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, DIH and compliance as its 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

Classify underwater vehicles according to their mission and degree of autonomy.

Vehicle selection

Analyse the hydrodynamics and stability of an underwater vehicle.

Navigation and positioning plan

Select inertial and acoustic navigation systems.

Sensor selection

Design basic control and autonomy strategies.

Operation plan

Integrate sensors and payload according to the mission.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

ROV technical pilotAutonomous underwater vehicle engineerUnderwater operations supervisorNavigation and positioning engineerOceanographic sensors specialistMarine robotics engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, ROS (Robot Operating System), Gazebo, HYPACK, QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM diploma of its own, awarded on 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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