Diploma in Marine Diesel and Electric Engines
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Marine Diesel and Electric Engines
This program provides you with comprehensive and practical knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of modern marine propulsion systems. Master the principles of thermodynamics, combustion, and lubrication, as well as emerging technologies in electric motors and hybrid systems. This program will prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s maritime industry, optimizing vessel performance and efficiency.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Approach: Real-world case studies, failure simulation, and performance analysis.
- Industry Experts: Instructors with extensive experience in the maritime sector.
- Innovative Technologies: Exploration of electric, hybrid, and alternative propulsion systems.
- Predictive Maintenance: Implementation of strategies to optimize equipment lifespan.
- Professional Certification: Recognition of your skills and knowledge in the maritime field.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 19-06-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Naval Engineers and Technicians looking to deepen their knowledge of the maintenance and repair of marine diesel engines and electrical systems.
- Chief Engineers and Engineering Officers requiring updates on the latest technologies and industry regulations.
- Engineering and Vocational Training Students wishing to specialize in marine propulsion and onboard power generation.
- Shipyard and Naval Repair Company Personnel interested in improving their skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting engines and electrical systems.
- Maintenance Supervisors and Managers seeking to optimize the efficiency and safety of operations on ships and offshore platforms.
Flexibility for your Career
Designed for professionals with demanding schedules: live and recorded online classes, 24/7 accessible study materials, and personalized tutoring.
Objectives and competencies
Diagnose and repair marine diesel and electric propulsion systems:
“Identify faults through advanced testing and diagnostics, using specialized tools and technical manuals, and perform precise repairs and adjustments.”
Optimizing the performance and efficiency of marine diesel and electric motors:
“Implement predictive and corrective maintenance strategies, analyzing operating data and optimizing combustion/electrical performance to reduce consumption and emissions.”
Manage the preventive and corrective maintenance of marine diesel and electric motors:
“Plan, execute and document maintenance tasks, optimizing equipment availability and reliability, and complying with safety and environmental regulations.”
Comply with safety and environmental regulations in the handling of marine engines:
“Identify and mitigate environmental risks (spills, emissions) and safety risks (fires, explosions) by following established procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment.”
Monitor the operation and functioning of marine diesel and electric engines:
“To guarantee efficiency, safety and regulatory compliance in operations, optimizing performance and minimizing environmental and operational risks.”
Coordinate and lead work teams in the field of marine engineering:
Effectively manage communication, task delegation, and conflict resolution within the team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Predictive Maintenance: Concepts, Benefits, and Scope in Marine Engines.
- Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations: Amplitude, Frequency, Phase, and Spectral Analysis.
- Infrared Thermography: Principles, Equipment, Measurement Techniques, and Applications in Engines.
- Lubricant Oil Analysis: Sampling, Physicochemical Testing, and Wear Evaluation.
- Ultrasound: Principles, Leak Detection Equipment, and Acoustic Analysis of Components.
- Advanced Visual Inspection: Endoscopy, Boroscopy, and Internal Component Evaluation.
- Failure Analysis of Key Components: Bearings, Gears, Cylinders, and Fuel Systems.
- Implementation of a Predictive Maintenance Program: Planning, Data Collection, and Analysis.
- Failure Diagnosis and Forecasting: Identification of Failure Modes, Root Causes, and Useful Life Prediction.
- Analysis Software and Tools: Data Interpretation, Report Generation, and Decision Making.
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- Introduction to Hybrid Propulsion Systems: Concepts, Advantages, and Disadvantages
- Internal Combustion Engines: Types, Operating Principles, Maintenance
- Electric Generators: Types, Operating Principles, Power Control
- Energy Storage Systems: Batteries, Supercapacitors, Fuel Cells
- Power Electronics: AC/DC Converters, DC/DC Converters, Inverters, Speed Control
- Control and Automation Systems: PLC, SCADA, Energy Management Systems
- Systems Integration: Communication, Protocols, Safety
- Regulations and Standards: Emissions, Safety, Classification
- Simulation and Modeling of Hybrid Systems
- Future Trends in Hybrid Propulsion Systems
and marine automation
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- Introduction to Marine Propulsion Systems: Classification and Basic Principles.
- Fundamentals of Hybrid Propulsion: Architecture, Components, and Modes of Operation.
- Prime Engines: Diesel, Gas, and Alternatives.
Efficiency and emissions.
Generators and energy storage systems: batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells.
Power converters: inverters, DC-DC converters, and control systems.
Energy management systems (EMS): load optimization, demand control, and operating strategies.
Marine automation: control, monitoring, and safety systems.
Distributed control systems (DCS) and communication networks on ships.
Sensors and actuators: measurement of key parameters and control of systems.
Diagnostics and predictive maintenance of hybrid and automated systems.
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- Introduction to hybrid propulsion systems: basic concepts, terminology, and classifications.
- Main components: internal combustion engines (ICEs), electric machines (generators and motors), batteries, power electronics.
- Hybrid architectures: series, parallel, series-parallel (mixed) and their characteristics.
- Energy management: control strategies, optimization algorithms, and energy efficiency.
- Energy storage systems: batteries (Li-ion, NiMH), supercapacitors, flywheels.
- Power converters: inverters, DC-DC converters, rectifiers, and their application in hybrid systems.
- Control of electric motors: vector control techniques, scalar control, and torque control.
- Simulation and Modeling: Simulation tools for hybrid systems, component modeling, and performance analysis.
- Applications: Hybrid vehicles (cars, buses, trucks), ships, aircraft, and stationary systems.
- Safety Considerations: Electrical safety, battery safety, and emergency procedures.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Hybrid Propulsion Systems: Types and Architectures.
- Key Components: Internal Combustion Engines, Electric Motors, Generators, Batteries, Converters.
- Energy Management Systems: Control Strategies, Optimization Algorithms, Power Balance.
- Predictive Maintenance: Fundamentals and Technologies, Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Oil Analysis.
- Sensors and Monitoring: Data Acquisition, Key Parameters, Early Warning Systems.
- Fault Diagnosis: Analysis Techniques, Root Cause Identification, Diagnostic Tools.
- Systems Integration: Communication Between Component(s), Communication Protocols, Electromagnetic Compatibility.
- Regulations and Safety: Safety standards, environmental regulations, best practices.
- Case studies: Analysis of hybrid systems in different applications (marine, automotive, rail).
- Future trends: Evolution of hybrid technology, new materials, advanced energy storage systems.
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Career opportunities
- Ship Maintenance Technician: Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of marine diesel engines and electrical systems.
- Onboard Engineer (Skills Development): Engine room management, performance optimization, and safety.
- Shipyard Technician: Ship repair and construction, specializing in propulsion systems.
- Marine Engine Inspector: Evaluation of the condition and regulatory compliance of engines on ships.
- Marine Equipment Salesperson/Distributor: Technical advice and sales of marine diesel and electric engines.
- Marine Services Company Technician: Repair and maintenance of engines on offshore platforms and other installations.
- Trainer/Instructor in Training Centers Marine Engineering: Instruction in the operation and maintenance of marine engines.
Marine Engineering Technical Consultant: Advising on design, installation, and optimization projects for propulsion systems.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
Documentation:
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Master Marine Propulsion: Gain in-depth knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and diagnostics of essential diesel engines and electrical systems.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Learn about the latest innovations in energy efficiency, emissions control, and hybrid systems in the marine industry.
- Case Studies and Simulations: Apply your knowledge through real-world exercises and advanced simulations, preparing you for the challenges of the industry.
- Professional Certification: Earn a recognized diploma that will boost your career in vessel engineering and operations.
- Industry Experts: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in the marine industry, who will guide you in your development.
Testimonials
This diploma program provided me with the necessary tools to diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems in marine diesel and electric engines. I applied the knowledge I gained directly to my work, optimizing a ship’s propulsion performance and significantly reducing fuel consumption, which resulted in considerable savings for the company and a promotion to chief engineer.
The Diploma in Marine Energy & Propulsion provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to optimize the performance of propulsion systems in my current role. Thanks to the training I received, I was able to lead a project that reduced our fleet’s fuel consumption by 12%, resulting in significant cost savings and a decrease in our environmental impact.
“This diploma program exceeded my expectations. The combination of theory and practice allowed me to master marine diesel and electrical systems, from preventive maintenance to diagnosing complex faults. Thanks to the training I received, I obtained a position as an engineering supervisor at a major shipping company, where I apply my knowledge daily with excellent results.”
“During the Marine Diesel and Electric Engines diploma program, I mastered the operating principles, diagnostics, and maintenance of both types of engines. I applied this knowledge to my current job, optimizing fleet performance and significantly reducing operating costs. Thanks to the training I received, I was promoted to Head of Onboard Engineering.”
Frequently asked questions
The main difference lies in the energy source: diesel engines burn fuel to generate mechanical energy, while electric motors use electricity to create a magnetic field that drives their movement.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
The main difference lies in the energy source: diesel engines burn fuel to generate mechanical energy, while electric motors use electricity to produce movement.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Hybrid Propulsion Systems: Types, Components, and Architectures.
- Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency: Thermodynamics, Combustion, and Losses.
- Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) in Hybrid Systems: Optimization and Control.
- Electric Generators: Types, Efficiency, and Cooling Systems.
- Batteries and Energy Storage Systems: Technologies, Thermal Management, and Safety.
- Power Electronics: Inverters, Converters, and Motor Control.
- Energy Management Systems (EMS): Control Algorithms, Optimization, and Charge/Discharge Strategies.
- Design and Simulation of Hybrid Systems: Modeling and Analysis Tools.
- Emissions Regulations and Standards: Environmental Regulations and Certifications.
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and cost analysis of hybrid systems.
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Request information
Complete the Application Form.
Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).
Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you would like the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
An academic advisor will contact you within 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.