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SOLAS Fire Safety Rules Course for Ships

Online 300-hour course on SOLAS fire safety rules for ships. 6 modules covering the SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-2, the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) and FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator). 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

Explain fire behaviour in confined spaces on board.

02

Interpret the structure and requirements of SOLAS Chapter II-2.

03

Design fire compartmentalisation using Class A and B divisions.

04

Select detection and extinguishing systems compliant with the FSS Code.

05

Plan the maintenance and testing of fire protection systems.

06

Organise fire drills and exercises on board.

07

Verify a ship's regulatory compliance with respect to fire risk.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Ship safety officer who wants to specialise in SOLAS fire safety rules for ships.
  • Maritime safety inspector who wants to specialise in SOLAS fire safety rules for ships.
  • Naval fire protection engineer who wants to specialise in SOLAS fire safety rules for ships.
  • Fleet superintendent who wants to specialise in SOLAS fire safety rules for ships.
  • Firefighting trainer who wants to specialise in SOLAS fire safety rules for ships.
  • Maintenance technician for fixed systems who wants to specialise in SOLAS fire safety rules for ships.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join passenger shipping companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-2
  • International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)
  • International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (PEF/FTP Code)
  • MSC.1/circ.1432 reviewed guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances
  • MSC/Circ.1165 Guidelines for Water mist systems in Machinery Spaces
  • STCW Convention, Regulation VI/3
  • Directive 2014/90/EU on Marine Equipment
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Fire triangle and tetrahedron
  2. 1.2Fire classes and extinguishing agents
  3. 1.3Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation
  4. 1.4Typical fuels in engine rooms
  5. 1.5Fire development and flashover
  6. 1.6Smoke and toxic gas production
  7. 1.7Ignition sources on board
  8. 1.8Analysis of historical maritime fires
  9. 1.9Human factors in fire response
  10. 1.10Practice: analysis of the cause of an engine room fire
  1. 2.1Objectives and functional requirements
  2. 2.2Parts A to G of Chapter II-2
  3. 2.3Requirements by ship type
  4. 2.4Alternative designs and arrangements
  5. 2.5Relationship with the FSS Code and the FTP Code
  6. 2.6Specific requirements for passenger ships
  7. 2.7Carriage of dangerous goods
  8. 2.8Ro-ro ships and vehicle spaces
  9. 2.9Recent amendments to Chapter II-2
  10. 2.10Case study: reading the requirements for a cargo ship
  1. 3.1Class A, B and C divisions
  2. 3.2Main vertical zones
  3. 3.3Non-combustible and low-flame-spread materials
  4. 3.4Fire exposure tests under the FTP Code
  5. 3.5Cable and pipe penetrations
  6. 3.6Fire doors and their control
  7. 3.7Ventilation and closing of spaces
  8. 3.8Protection of escape routes
  9. 3.9Smoke control in public spaces
  10. 3.10Workshop: fire integrity plan of a deck
  1. 4.1Smoke and heat detection systems
  2. 4.2Alarms and centralised control panels
  3. 4.3Fixed CO₂ systems in engine rooms
  4. 4.4Automatic sprinklers in accommodation spaces
  5. 4.5Water mist and local protection systems
  6. 4.6High and low expansion foam
  7. 4.7Fire pumps and the fire main
  8. 4.8Portable extinguishers and firefighter's equipment
  9. 4.9Maintenance under MSC.1/Circ.1432
  10. 4.10Laboratory: testing a fixed CO₂ system
  1. 5.1Evacuation analysis for passenger ships
  2. 5.2Low-location lighting systems
  3. 5.3Fire-fighting plan and muster list
  4. 5.4Crew training under STCW
  5. 5.5Fire exercises and drills
  6. 5.6Coordination with port services
  7. 5.7Post-fire investigation
  8. 5.8Lessons from real ferry cases
  9. 5.9Internal safety audits
  10. 5.10Case study: galley fire drill
  1. 6.1Selection of the ship and study area
  2. 6.2Identification of fire risks
  3. 6.3Design of structural divisions
  4. 6.4Selection of detection systems
  5. 6.5Selection of extinguishing systems
  6. 6.6Evacuation study
  7. 6.7Maintenance and exercise plan
  8. 6.8SOLAS compliance verification
  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 are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), Smokeview, Pathfinder, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real inspection procedures for a fixed CO₂ system in an engine room, a fire drill with self-contained breathing apparatus, and a review of a fire-fighting plan. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating 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:safety-by-design approach, 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.

Selection of the ship and study area

Explain fire behaviour in confined spaces on board.

Identification of fire risks

Interpret the structure and requirements of SOLAS Chapter II-2.

Design of structural divisions

Design fire compartmentalisation using Class A and B divisions.

Selection of detection systems

Select detection and extinguishing systems compliant with the FSS Code.

Selection of extinguishing systems

Plan the maintenance and testing of fire protection systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Ship safety officerMaritime safety inspectorNaval fire protection engineerFleet superintendentFirefighting trainerMaintenance technician for fixed systems
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), Smokeview, Pathfinder, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the 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 programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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