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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Maintenance of Marine Energy Devices
The Course in Maintenance of Marine Energy Devices Prepares you to plan and manage the maintenance of marine energy devices: offshore wind turbines, wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines and floating solar plants. You will
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Maintenance of Marine Energy Devices?
The Course in Maintenance of Marine Energy Devices
Prepares you to plan and manage the maintenance of marine energy devices: offshore wind turbines, wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines and floating solar plants. You will study maintenance strategies, condition monitoring, corrosion and biofouling, inspection with drones and underwater robots, marine logistics, weather windows and the safety of personnel at sea.
Key advantages
- An operational focus: The longest and most costly phase in the life of a marine asset.
- Several technologies: Offshore wind, wave, tidal stream and floating solar.
- Smart maintenance: Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- Inspection technologies: Drones, ROVs and applied robotics.
- Case study: A maintenance plan for a marine device.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Choose the strategy: Compare corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Monitor the equipment: Apply condition monitoring.
- Tackle the marine environment: Manage corrosion and biofouling.
- Organise logistics: Plan vessels, access and weather windows.
- Boost your career: Open doors to operators, service companies and manufacturers.
- Train to keep the devices that generate energy at sea up and running.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Devices and Failure Modes
- Offshore wind turbines
- Wave energy converters and tidal turbines
- Floating solar plants
- Critical components
- Failure mode analysis
02
Strategies and Monitoring
- Corrective and preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- SCADA systems
- Condition monitoring
- Data analysis and digital twins
03
Deterioration in the Marine Environment
- Corrosion and cathodic protection
- Coatings and materials
- Biofouling
- Structural fatigue
- Cables and moorings
04
Inspection, Logistics and Safety
- Inspection with aerial drones
- ROVs and underwater robotics
- Crew transfer vessels
- Weather windows and access
- Offshore personnel safety
05
Asset Management and Case Study
- Spare parts management
- Availability indicators
- Operation and maintenance costs
- Life extension
- Case study: maintenance plan for a marine energy device
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Maintenance technicians and engineers: who want to work in marine energy Offshore wind professionals: looking to specialise in operations and maintenance Maritime and port staff: who support offshore energy parks Manufacturer and service company technicians: who manage offshore assets Reliability engineers: interested in predictive maintenance
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand the devices
- 02Select maintenance strategies
- 03Apply condition monitoring
- 04Manage marine deterioration
- 05Plan logistics
- 06Work safely
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Offshore operations and maintenance technician: Offshore energy park operators.
02Maintenance planner: Service companies and manufacturers.
03Condition monitoring analyst: Control centres and technical services.
04Marine logistics coordinator: Operations at sea.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Offshore wind turbines, wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines and floating solar plants.
No. It does not replace the mandatory safety training required to work at sea, such as GWO modules, which is delivered by accredited centres.
Yes. Condition monitoring, data analysis and digital twins are studied.
Yes. It is also designed for technical profiles with maintenance experience.
A maintenance plan for a marine energy device, covering strategy, logistics and costs.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Maintenance of Marine Energy Devices qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: Technical training (vocational or degree level) in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or a related field; or professional experience in industrial, wind or maritime maintenance. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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