Postgraduate Diploma in Small Marine Batteries and Safety
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Small Marine Batteries and Safety. 8 modules covering ISO 10133 (low-voltage direct current electrical installations on boats), ABYC E-13 (lithium-ion batteries) and Victron VRM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the fundamentals of direct current electrical systems on board.
Compare lead and lithium battery technologies for marine use.
Size battery banks, charging systems and BMS.
Design protections and installations in accordance with ISO 10133.
Identify thermal runaway risks and apply safety measures.
Integrate batteries into light electric propulsion systems.
Diagnose faults and plan battery maintenance.
Who it's for
- Marine electrician looking to specialise in Small Marine Batteries and Safety.
- Battery systems technician looking to specialise in Small Marine Batteries and Safety.
- Marine electric propulsion engineer looking to specialise in Small Marine Batteries and Safety.
- Boat maintenance technician looking to specialise in Small Marine Batteries and Safety.
- Marine electrical installation inspector looking to specialise in Small Marine Batteries and Safety.
- Energy systems integrator looking to specialise in Small Marine Batteries and Safety.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the leisure boating sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10133 (low-voltage direct current electrical installations on boats)
- ABYC E-13 (lithium-ion batteries)
- ISO 16315 (electric propulsion systems in small boats)
- ABYC E-10 (storage batteries)
- IEC 62619 (safety of lithium batteries for industrial use)
- UN 38.3 (transport testing of lithium batteries)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
8 modules · 800 h
1.112 V and 24 V electrical systems1.2Starting and service circuits1.3Typical consumption on board1.4Daily energy balance1.5Standards ISO 10133 and ISO 132971.6ABYC E-11 as a reference1.7Marine cables and cross-sections1.8Galvanic and electrolytic corrosion1.9Earthing and bonding1.10Case study: energy balance of a sailing yacht
2.1Flooded lead-acid2.2AGM and gel2.3LFP lithium and its advantages2.4Other lithium chemistries2.5Capacity, C-rate and Peukert2.6Depth of discharge and cycles2.7Temperature and performance2.8Cost-life comparison2.9Selection according to use2.10Workshop: sizing a battery bank
3.1Alternators and regulators3.2Shore chargers3.3Solar panels and MPPT regulators3.4Wind and water turbine generators3.5DC-DC chargers3.6BMS in lithium batteries3.7Battery monitors and shunts3.8Cell balancing3.9Isolation between banks3.10Practice: charging layout with alternator and solar
4.1Class T and ANL fuses4.2Switches and disconnectors4.3Voltage drop calculation4.4Battery location and ventilation4.5Mechanical fixing and protection4.6Connections and terminals4.7Short-circuit protection4.8Inverter installation4.9230 V mains on board4.10Laboratory: selecting protections for an LFP battery bank
5.1Hydrogen risks in lead-acid batteries5.2Thermal runaway in lithium5.3Salt water and chlorine5.4Smoke and temperature detection5.5Battery fire extinguishing5.6Standard ISO/TS 236255.7Insurance guidelines and classes5.8Battery transport5.9On-board fire incidents5.10Case study: risk analysis of a lithium battery bank
6.1Electric outboard motors6.2Electric pods and inboard drives6.3Range sizing6.4High-voltage systems in small boats6.5Hybrid propulsion on sailing yachts6.6Regeneration while cruising6.7Charging infrastructure in marinas6.8Regulations for electric boats6.9Case studies of leisure electric boats6.10Workshop: range calculation for an electric launch
7.1Periodic battery inspection7.2Voltage and density measurement7.3Capacity tests7.4Diagnosing charging faults7.5Thermography of connections7.6Winter storage of batteries7.7Replacement and recycling7.8Maintenance records7.9Upgrading older systems7.10Practice: diagnosing a degraded battery bank
8.1Definition of the vessel and its use8.2Energy balance8.3Technology selection8.4Charging system design8.5Electrical diagram and protections8.6Safety analysis8.7Budget and materials8.8Maintenance plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Victron VRM, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real battery charge and discharge bench procedures, measurement of internal resistance and state of health, and inspection of electrical installations on board. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the fundamentals of direct current electrical systems on board.
Compare lead and lithium battery technologies for marine use.
Size battery banks, charging systems and BMS.
Design protections and installations in accordance with ISO 10133.
Identify thermal runaway risks and apply safety measures.
Where this takes you
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 level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Victron VRM, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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