Engine Department

Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEs) play a pivotal role in maintaining thermal equilibrium in diverse applications, particularly within marine engineering. This essential component ensures efficient heat transfer, impacting engine cooling, HVAC systems and overall equipment reliability on ships. By exploring the operational principles, advantages, challenges and maintenance aspects of PHEs, this overview illuminates their critical role in optimising performance and adhering to stringent safety and marine engineering standards in the dynamic maritime environment.

Discover how the maritime sector is cutting CO₂ emissions and switching to green energy. Learn about shipping’s global impact and key regulations (IMO 2020, Paris Agreement). This course sets the stage for deeper dives into alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture.

This course is directed to the training of the personnel responsible for the control of the waters on board seagoing vessels. The aim of the course is to develop adequate knowledge of the healthiness of drinking water, the possible health damage, the main sanitisation procedures for drinking water.

This course is directed to the training of the personnel responsible for the control of the waters on board seagoing vessels according to the most recent international regulations and the good practices in the field.

This course is directed to the personnel responsible for the control of the waters on board seagoing vessels. The aim of the course is to develop adequate knowledge of the healthiness of drinking water, and the health damage that can result from contaminants of a chemical or microbiological nature.

Explore advanced maritime digitalisation: AI-driven systems, real-time data, cloud, cybersecurity, and autonomous ships. Learn how these technologies reshape operations, enhance decision-making, and optimise efficiency, perfect for maritime professionals staying ahead in a fast-evolving industry.

Discover how IoT, data analytics, and predictive maintenance reshape shipping. Boost performance, cut costs, and enhance safety while meeting environmental standards. This course equips you with essential skills to thrive in today’s fast-evolving digital maritime landscape.

Get an overview of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): their technology, benefits, challenges, and autonomy levels. Learn about AI navigation, RCC coordination, real-world examples, safety protocols, and evolving regulations shaping the future of autonomous shipping.

This course is in the form of a story of a vessel m.t.Reefcon. During the voyages, the vessel faces a number of problems in the Refrigeration and Airconditioning system on board which requires the trainee to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical trouble shooting.
This course will help engineers apply basic principles to troubleshoot these systems.

In this innovative course, you will learn how to use Google’s Teachable Machine to promote and implement sustainability practices in the workplace. The course is designed for individuals and organisations aiming to foster eco-friendly habits through accessible machine-learning tools.

Learn about the different types of Inert Gas systems, on gas tankers; and how they differ from Inert gas systems on oil tankers.

This course has been designed to give students a good appreciation and understanding of best practices for guaranteeing the correct management of risks directly connected to the increasingly important topic of IT security.