Maritime Energy Efficiency

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Award Learning Outcomes:1. Develop comprehensive knowledge and critical awareness of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles underpinning the energy efficient ship operations in relation to the developing technologies. 2. Appraise and implement the requirements of formal safety design, assessment and review in marine, offshore and port areas. 3. Critically evaluate the principles of vessel, offshore equipment and systems to apply economies of scale in the maritime industry focusing on risk mitigation and cost benefit/life cycle, voyage assessments and compliance with national and international requirements for energy efficient ship operations. 4. Interpret and apply the scientific principles of the design and operation of ship’s propulsion systems, ship’s hull resistance, propeller efficiency, propeller-hull interaction including an understanding of the alternatives for traditional ship propulsion and their integration into existing ships. 5. Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies and synthesise solutions to the regulatory and operational issues associated with futuristic energy systems such as renewable energy and alternative fuels such as LNG, biofuel, hydrogen, fuel cells and batteries together with energy management procedures and technologies for both ships and associated infrastructures. 6. Critically evaluate the methods, approaches and concepts, from a management perspective, in cybersecurity as applicable to shipboard systems with reference to its significance for shore-based maritime industry activities. 7. Critically appraise the contribution of the human element toward the prevention of pollution in the contemporary shipping industry with a focus on recent developments and patterns in IMO regulations to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping. 8. Prepare and present technical/business reports to communicate effectively and with authority within the given time constraints to demonstrate an ability to prioritise workloads. 9. Demonstrate a high level of competence in a group-based activity, employing effective project management skills to an ethical and sustainable design solution.

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-JAN

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To demonstrate advanced knowledge, understanding and skills in the study of current and future developments in energy efficiency in the maritime domain with specific focus on cost-efficiency and market competitiveness in line with recent developments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
To develop independent learning ability to deal with new and complex challenges across a range of issues involving maritime energy efficiency to include climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutants and rise in the sea-level
To analyse major issues associated with ship propulsion with an in-depth insight into alternative and conventional ship propulsion techniques
To formulate advanced analytical skills that will allow the successful graduate to understand innovative technical solutions from a socio-economic and environmental perspective
To apply a strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of modelling and simulation tools
To appraise maritime energy related legal frameworks for sustainable maritime transportation systems, critically analysing existing propulsion systems, their functionality and expected reliability from an operational and safety perspective
To provide opportunities for practising communication skills commensurate with the achievement of a post-graduate qualification
To build enhanced transferable skills and professional behavioural traits that will allow students that complete the programme to hold responsible technical and managerial roles in the maritime sector
To build a well-developed academic base that provides for further learning/research/personal and professional development
To gain skills to undertake self-driven research/project work leading to delivery of high quality results in commercial renewable sector of the industry or to pursue further academic study
To gain the ability to apply technological and scientific knowledge to real-world problems associated with energy efficient operation of ships, gained through critical evaluation of existing systems and developed through the application of effective group team-working and project management skills.

Learning Outcomes

Develop comprehensive knowledge and critical awareness of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles underpinning the energy efficient ship operations in relation to the developing technologies.

Appraise and implement the requirements of formal safety design, assessment and review in marine, offshore and port areas.

Critically evaluate the principles of vessel, offshore equipment and systems management to apply economies of scale in the maritime industry focusing on risk mitigation and cost benefit/life cycle, voyage assessments and compliance with national and international requirements for energy efficient ship operations.

Interpret and apply the scientific principles of the design and operation of ship’s propulsion systems, ship’s hull resistance, propeller efficiency, propeller-hull interaction including an understanding of the alternatives for traditional ship propulsion and their integration into existing ships.

Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies and synthesise solutions to the regulatory and operational issues associated with futuristic energy systems such as renewable energy and alternative fuels such as LNG, biofuel, hydrogen, fuel cells and batteries together with energy management procedures and technologies for both ships and associated infrastructures.

Critically evaluate the methods, approaches and concepts, from a management perspective, in cybersecurity as applicable to shipboard systems with reference to its significance for shore-based maritime industry activities.

Critically appraise the contribution of the human element towards the prevention of pollution in the contemporary shipping industry with a focus on recent developments and patterns in IMO regulations to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping.

Design experimentation/simulation to model new concepts/hypotheses in a related field of study.

Apply the most appropriate research methodologies to recommend improvements in relation to energy efficient ship operations

10.

Present technical and/or business reports within given time constraints, demonstrating an ability to prioritise workloads whilst communicating with authority.

11.

Demonstrate an ability to work on an independent project that will add knowledge to the existing state-of-the-art in a research area related to the field of study.

12.

Demonstrate a high level of competence in a group-based activity, employing effective project management skills to an ethical and sustainable design solution.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:

Acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures and directed student-centred learning. Student centred learning is used where appropriate resource material is available. Understanding is reinforced through case-studies and simulation work. The students must appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial implications of their judgements in relation to the systems used for energy efficiency on ships and associated infrastructure.

Testing of the knowledge base is through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions.

Intellectual skills are developed through design case-studies, simulation work and coursework assignments.

Open-ended practical and project work is designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category.

Analysis, design and problem-solving skills are assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions. Subject specific practical skills are developed in a co-ordinated manner throughout the programme. Modules undertaking such skills development typically have assessments of a formative and summative nature that look at skills and academic aspects of the energy efficiency on ships and associated infrastructure.

Subject practical skills are developed in a coordinated manner throughout the programme. A common thread through the programme is the utilisation of a computer simulation environment to undertake modelling, design and analysis.

The School's physical resources include a number of laboratories and computer facilities to support the engineering programmes.

Practical skills are assessed through case-study coursework reports, presentations, supporting diagrams and through research reports.

Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment.

Opportunities for work related learning

Case studies and examples from industry and research are used wherever appropriate.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The 100 credits of core modules and 40 credits of optional modules are delivered over semesters one and two from which students will need to choose 120 credits. In semester 1, 40 core credits (modules 7335MECH, 7411MMEE) together with optional 40 credits (7000MTS, 7161MAR) to choose from are available (maximum … For more content click the Read More button below. In Semester 2, 60 core credits (7156MAR, 7401MENR, 7412MMEE, 7413MMEE, 7414MMEE) with no optional credits to choose from are available (maximum 70 credits). The 60 credit MSc Project module is delivered over the summer period. In order to be eligible for the award of a Post Graduate Diploma a student must achieve 120 credits from the taught modules. Postgraduate Certificate in Maritime Energy Efficiency - FHEQ Level 7 (60 credits)Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Energy Efficiency - FHEQ Level 7 (120 Credits) The award of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma may not include module 7400MENR MSc Dissertation. Students must pass 7401MENR Research Skills to be allowed to undertake 7400MENR MSc Dissertation.

The 100 credits of core modules and 40 credits of optional modules are delivered over semesters one and two from which students will need to choose 120 credits.

In semester 1, 40 core credits (modules 7335MECH, 7411MMEE) together with optional 40 credits (7000MTS, 7161MAR) to choose from are available (maximum 60 credits).

In Semester 2, 60 core credits (7156MAR, 7401MENR, 7412MMEE, 7413MMEE, 7414MMEE) with no optional credits to choose from are available (maximum 70 credits).

The 60 credit MSc Project module is delivered over the summer period. In order to be eligible for the award of a Post Graduate Diploma a student must achieve 120 credits from the taught modules.

Postgraduate Certificate in Maritime Energy Efficiency - FHEQ Level 7 (60 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Energy Efficiency - FHEQ Level 7 (120 Credits)

The award of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma may not include module 7400MENR MSc Dissertation.
Students must pass 7401MENR Research Skills to be allowed to undertake 7400MENR MSc Dissertation.

Structure

Level 7

contains 200

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Assessment periods are scheduled at the end of each semester with referred and deferred assessment from both semesters taking place in a referral period at the end of each semester.

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Other qualifications considered by the course team to be of similar academic level to the above.
Other qualifications or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above. In particular, mature students must provide evidence of adequate educational and/or industrial experience to assure a reasonable chance of success on the award programme.
All applicants must provide evidence of competence in English. The level of English language required should be equivalent to 6.5 for IELTS with at least 5.5 in individual components, within the previous 24 months.
Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK Degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from the requirements to produce evidence of competence in English.
The Department actively supports the University Equal Opportunities policy and strategy in its underlying philosophy to value and respect individuals, and its commitment to maximize the potential of each student. The Department is committed to complying with all relevant legislation. Applications from students with disabilities are positively welcomed.
Applications are considered on the basis of academic criteria alone. Students are invited to contact the Equal Opportunities Unit for an information pack detailing the facilities, support available and physical access to the main University buildings. Students may also visit the University to discuss support strategies with the University Disability Welfare Advisor.

Other international requirements

Undergraduate degree

The normal requirements for entry to the award Programme are as follows:

An honours degree or equivalent in Maritime, Naval Architecture, Transport, Logistics, Business, Management or related studies.
Applicants with an unclassified degree and significant relevant industrial experience as ship operators, superintendents, port and shipyard managers and other maritime professionals may be considered.
Evidence of experiential learning in the maritime industry, such as a Master Mariner or Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence.

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