MEng Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles

This class will provide the basic tools to prepare you for more advanced studies in your course. You’ll gain an understanding of what has become known as classical mechanics including a study of forces, energy, work, momentum and heat. You’ll learn how these are connected and how they can be applied to engineering problems.

Students are provided with a background of the various issues, terminology and concepts related to the course. You’ll learn about the importance of marine transportation to the global economy, industry and leisure industries and gain an understanding in applications of fundamental engineering principles related to the marine sector. 

This module covers: 

• maritime transportation including basic terms and notions in naval architecture, basic hydrostatics, shipping, ownership and registration, and loading and strength
• lift and drag forces
• marine engineering, historical trends, current and future development
• types of ocean/offshore platforms

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• possess an awareness of the multicomponent and sociotechnical character of maritime transportation 
• discuss the basic concepts of buoyancy and distinguish between different types of vessels  
• identify the primary structural components of a vessel 
• have a broad understanding/picture of marine engineering  
• have a broad understanding of key design issues for high-performance marine 

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• a class test (25%)
• design, build and test project (25%)
• a final exam (50%)

This module aims to equip students with the fundamental graphical and computational tools required for the application of marine design principles and to provide students with an opportunity to consolidate the new theoretical knowledge gained in other modules in Year 1 through numerical exercises. 

This module covers:  

• introduction to AutoCAD software, drawing elements, editing commands, drawing aids, miscellaneous utilities, use of DXF files, future of C.A.D., drawing exercises  
• introduction to Rhino: drawing elements, editing commands, drawing aids, miscellaneous utilities, exercises  
• introduction to Microsoft Excel: simple numerical calculations; use of built-in functions and solvers, graphics  
• application of Excel to weight and CG estimation  
• simple numerical quadrature: trapezoidal and Simpsons rule  
• application of Excel to calculation of cross-section area curve, volume, displacement, centre of buoyancy and form coefficients  
• import and export of data  
• introduction to MathCad: working through an introductory example; undertaking a small structural engineering design project  
• introduction to Matlab: working through an introductory example similar to the above  

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• familiarise themselves with the use of numerical, graphical tools such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Excel, Mathcad and Matlab and be able to use Excel to calculate areas, volumes and centroids of arbitrary-shaped 3D bodies such as ship hulls  
• use Mathcad/Matlab as a calculation sheet for laying out typical engineering design calculations. This will also act as a revision of some basic maths and concepts such as vectors, matrices, differentiation and integration.  
• be aware of the application of Mathcad/Matlab as a programming language to simple programming problems such as sorting a list whilst tracking a related list and some basic data analysis of experimental results.

Assessment and feedback are in the form of three coursework assignments. 

This class will provide the basic mathematical requirements to prepare you for more advanced studies in your course. You’ll learn about the concepts and applications of functions, differentiation, integration and complex numbers.

This class will provide the basic mathematical requirements to prepare you for more advanced studies in your course. You’ll learn about the concepts and applications of calculus, geometry, vectors, matrices and numerical methods.

You can choose one (20 credit) module from any department in the University, as long as it coincides with the availability in your schedule.

This module aims to:

• introduce the fundamental principles of naval architecture and demonstrates how they are applied in practice for floating bodies
• consolidate the understanding of the principles of hydrostatics and the stability of marine vehicles, together with their application to safe operation
• demonstrate the applications of numerical methods

This module covers: 

• introduction and basic definitions, representation of hull forms and form coefficients  
• basic principles of flotation  
• first moment of area and centroid and second moment of area   
• parallel axis theorem; revision of moments of area  
• properties of volume, mass, its moments and centroids  
• numerical integration methods   
• longitudinal stability and MCT  
• trimming moment and trim and loading and unloading and their effect on hydrostatics  
• introduction to transverse stability and definitions and Stability at small angles of heel  
• suspended weight and free surface effects  
• inclining experiment  
• static stability at large angles of heel and cross-curves of stability   
• loss of stability due to grounding/docking  
• interpretation of a static stability curve   
• wind heeling and deadweight moment calculations  
• principles of dynamic stability  
• stability of unconventional marine structures  
• principal methods of approach to damage stability  

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• demonstrate an understanding of hydrostatics and moments 
• apply numerical methods (trapezoidal and Simpson rules)  
• demonstrate an understanding of transverse and longitudinal stability  
• demonstrate ability to calculate changes in trim and heeling  
• understand the procedure of performing inclining tests  
• understand the meaning of grounding, docking and their effect on transverse stability  
• demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of damage ship  
• demonstrate an understanding of various external effects on large angle stability and how to include in the calculations   
• understand the meaning of free surface effect and how to apply it in transverse stability calculations   

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• two class exams: one during the Semester 1 diet and the other during the Semester-2 diet
• two coursework assignments: one in Semester 1 which is a reflective essay explaining observations during a lab experiment. Semester 2 coursework is a practical inclining test and calculation report

This class will address the important principles related to marine engineering systems. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of thermodynamics, thermal systems, electrical networks, systems and machines. 

This module covers:  

• the basic assumptions and laws of fluid mechanics used in the context of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering  
• the analysis and modelling of physical mechanisms that contribute to ship resistance.  
• the concept of similitude and the need for model testing.   
• traditional and modern methods of ship resistance prediction  
• the fundamentals of ship propulsion/propulsors, basic screw propeller design and propulsive power requirements of ships in the preliminary design stage

At the end of this module students will be able to understand:  

• the basic principles of thermodynamics
• thermodynamic cycles, systems and heat engines
• basic principles and analysis techniques for DC and reactive AC power systems
• the fundamental electromagnetic principles and the operation of electric machines

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• a class test (30%)
• two exams (35% & 35%)

This module covers:  

• use of naval architecture design software and designing from scratch  
• modifying existing designs and analysing designs  
• creating technical drawings and design and analysis processes  
• report writing  
• development of a construction methods for ships
• principal commercial, technical and production activities in ship construction
• yard layout and layout of steel production areas and workshops
• steel production methods, equipment and machinery; steel assembly and erection
• outfitting; group technology; ship commissioning and trials

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• use a naval architecture design software and have an understanding of the basic design process for new vessels   
• have an understanding of the principal engineering and management activities carried out within a shipyard  

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• the submission of one coursework in Semester 1 related to Maxsurf 
• the submission of one coursework in Semester 2 related to ship production and shipbuilding
• a final exam which will take place at the end of Semester 2 associated with the shipbuilding/repair facilities

This module aims to develop a basic understanding of the application of structural mechanics to ship and offshore structures and to develop skill in solving simple problems in marine structures using structural mechanics.  

This module covers: 

• force vectors 
• determination of the resultant vector 
• moment of a force 
• equilibrium of a rigid body 
• free-body diagrams 
• supports for rigid bodies 
• distributed loading 
• truss systems 
• introduction to mechanics of materials 
• stress  
• strain 
• stress-strain relationships for brittle and ductile materials 
• material constants 
• Stress concentration factor 
• bending 
• transverse shear stress 
• stress and strain transformation 
• internal force and moments 
• torsion 
• shear force and bending moment diagrams 
• deflection of beams and shafts 

At the end of this module students will be able to have an understanding of:

• the basic physical concepts such as force and moment  
• the conditions to satisfy static equilibrium  
• how to draw shear force and bending moment diagrams  
• how to solve truss systems   
• stress and strain concepts  
• structural material behaviour  
• beam bending and transverse shear 

Assessment and feedback are in the form of two exams and two coursework assignments.

The exams are during the exam period of the first and second semester. Each exam has a weight of 40% and each coursework assignment has a weight of 10%. 

This module aims to introduce students to engineering philosophy and practice by giving practical experience of research, design and manufacturing processes and technology applications appropriate to naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering.

Emphasis is placed on achieving a satisfactory standard in written and oral reporting recording experience and observations. Students will also gain experience of the use of CAD and CAM software, team working and project planning.  

This module covers: 

• project planning.
• risk assessment
• basic theories required for the project: basic ship hydrostatics, numerical integration in naval architecture, introduction to renewable energy, waves and wave energy devices
• laboratory safety training
• design, build and test a wave energy device in an extensive group project

At the end of this module students will be able to:

• understand safe working practices and risk assessment
• understand how to plan a project
• practice in written recording and presentation of work carried out in a major design and build project  
• have practical experience of team working, design, build and test

Assessment and feedback are in the form of a group project designing a wave energy device and to present the design and write reports to explain each section of the work. 

This class will continue on from your mathematics classes in Year 1, further enhancing your mathematical requirements to prepare you for more advanced studies in your course. You’ll learn about advanced estimation methods, calculus and differential equations.

This module will develop the fundamentals of fluid mechanics in the context of naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering. It aims to provide the students with: 

• an understanding of the underlying physics associated with fluids
• the ability to explain physical phenomena involving fluids
• the ability to do calculations with hydrostatic and hydrodynamic problems.  

This module covers: 

• the basic assumptions about fluids and their physical properties  
• basic dimensional analysis  
• key principles in hydrostatics  
• basic hydrodynamic equations  
• potential flow  
• viscous flow  
• water waves  

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the properties of fluids
• describe and apply concepts of flow behaviour
• describe and apply hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles and equations
• understand and apply the concept of water waves to problems in fluids

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• two 2-hour class exams during the Semester-1 diet
• four online quizzes tailored to examine the learning outcomes of the module
• a group presentation applying hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles

This module will provide you with an insight into marine business and allow you to work on your ‘soft’ business skills. You’ll gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of communication, project work, planning and managerial skills, including writing, speaking, listening, interviewing and teamwork. 

This module covers:

• individual or team? Investigating the benefits of individual and team work using a task which is first performed as an individual and then as a team
• building your professional career: this session will cover the graduate labour market, highlighting what employers are looking for and how to create a professional CV and cover letter. Students should create their own CV and Cover Letter after the session tailored to a specific internship description  
• career skills audit: students will peer-review CVs and Cover Letters based on the internship criteria and using a software tool. Students will be better equipped to complete their own personal career skills audit and tailor future applications
• all about interviews: students will learn about different types of interview and how to prepare for them.  
• processing and presenting research data: this session is aimed to familiarise students with software “Origin Pro”,  a widely used scientific software for processing data and generating high-quality figures
• preparing a literature review and using referencing software: this class will cover registering for software “EndNote Online”, creating a library of references, editing references and generating citations using Microsoft Word. Following on from using EndNote, we will look at specialist resources available via the University Library including how to search for literature, transferring relevant references into EndNote, and the basics of good evaluation
• working as a team: these sessions will investigate aspects of team working with the students including understanding how they operate within a team environment – building on lecture 1 – and working together in a team to solve a problem  

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• reflect on their own skills and abilities and present these in a way that is attractive to future employers   
• prepare and deliver a presentation on a chosen subject  
• use relevant databases to search for information and present it in a literature review or business plan  
• work within a group setting to deliver and solution to a practical problem  
• process and present research data   

Assessment and feedback are in the form of lecture presentations and coursework case studies. 

This module will examine the processes and methods used to design ships and other marine vehicles. You’ll learn about the design processes of marine vehicles and structures and gain an appreciation of the technical, economic and social influences on design and the influences of statutory regulations and classification society rules.

This module aims to provide students with an overview of the basic laws of fluid mechanics in the context of the hydrodynamic modelling and performance assessment of marine vehicles in terms of Resistance and Propulsion of Ships. 

This module covers: 

• the basic assumptions and laws of fluid mechanics used in the context of naval architecture and marine engineering
• the analysis and modeling of physical mechanisms that contribute to ship resistance
• the concept of similitude and the need for model testing
• traditional and modern methods of ship resistance prediction
• the fundamentals of ship propulsion/propulsors, basic screw propeller design and propulsive power requirements of ships in the preliminary design stage

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• understand the basic approaches used to model fluid flows
• understand the various components comprising the resistance of ships
• understand the kinematic and dynamic similarity issues arising in ship resistance prediction
• get hands-on experience of model resistance experiments for ship resistance prediction
• get familiar with the fundamentals of propulsion, propeller geometry and propeller design
• understand of propulsive power requirements including propeller/propulsion tests propeller design and engine selection
• understand propeller cavitation and full-scale trials

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• two 2-hour class exams during the Semester 1 diet (Hydrodynamics & Resistance) and the Semester 2 diet (Propulsion)
• coursework analysing the measurements of a resistance experiment
• coursework for selecting the propeller and engine of a ship and assessing cavitation risk

This module aims to introduce fluid mechanics and heat transfer fundamentals, describe the ship piping systems as well as their functionality and design and provide students with an introduction to automation and control theory with applications to marine systems.  

The module covers: 

• understanding of marine engineering systems
• understanding of of marine control systems

At the end of this module students will be able to understand:

• the fluid mechanics and heat transfer fundamentals and be able to use the required principles for analysing the ship fluid-thermal systems
• how to design and analyse ship piping systems and select the required auxiliary machinery
• the requirements for and the basic principles of control systems for marine applications
• how to design and analyse linear continuous and digital control systems

This module aims to provide the students with understanding of the techniques which may be used to analyse the elastic behaviour of marine structural components like beams etc. including the calculation of bending moments, stresses and deflections, and to revise the basic ideas of fracture and fatigue.  

This module covers: 

• static equilibrium analysis of a ship 
• biles-coffin diagram 
• numerical integration 
• moment distribution approach 
• method of superposition 
• moment area approach  
• buckling of columns 
• thin-walled pressure vessels 
• combined loading 
• thermal stresses 
• plasticity 
• fatigue and fracture 
• corrosion 

At the end of this module students will be able to understand:

• the static equilibrium analysis of a ship  
• how to use method of superposition  
• how to utilise moment distribution approach   
• how to use moment area approach  
• buckling behaviour of columns  
• plastic behaviour of structures   
• the effect of various loading conditions including combined loading and thermal stresses  
• the effect of fatigue, fracture and corrosion  

Assessment and feedback are in the form of two exams and two coursework assignments.

The exams are during the exam period of the first and second semesters. Each exam has a weight of 40% and each coursework assignments have a weight of 10%.   

The aim of this module is to consolidate the introduction to fluid mechanics as applied to marine hydrodynamics, by introducing properties of waves and sea states. Although the emphasis is on waves, the underlying methods are also valid for currents, tides and the wind. This quantitative study of the marine environment will form the basis of hydrodynamic response studies in Year 4.

On completion of the module students are expected to be able to:

• quantify the characteristics of winds, waves and currents in both deterministic and random sea states.
• model randomness and uncertainty in the marine environment, and understand how to apply basic ideas of probability.

The assessment consists of:

• one mid-term written coursework
• a final written exam

The coursework will focus on assessing the knowledge and understanding acquired by the students in the first part of the module, while the final written exam will provide an assessment relative to the second part of the module.

Students receive an introduction to the special design requirements for sailing yachts, mega-yachts and motor boats. You’ll learn about the construction, maintenance and surveying of small craft in addition to the factors that govern their design, including resistance, side-force, sail plan and sail forces, stability and safety.

This module aims to provide an appreciation of business activities and related economic concepts in the maritime sector. The module also aims to provide students with an understanding of the shipping environment and of relevant practical economic and business concepts. This module will also offer students the opportunity to prepare a business plan for a proposed new venture. 

This module covers:  

• introduction to business, marine business and profitability  
• the types and roles of financial statements 
• company valuation and measures of merit 
• the time-value of money and application to shipping investment decisions 
• international seaborne trade and the nature of shipping companies 
• introduction to shipping markets 
• the economics of marine transport 
• shipping company economics

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• appreciate the general business environment and the role of documents used to assess business performance 
• understand the structure of shipping companies, merchant ship types, seaborne trades, shipping revenue and costs 
• recognise the role of time and the measures of merit used to assess an investment 
• understand the structure and role of a business plan 

Assessment and feedback are in the form of examination (60%), and a business plan project (40%). 

This module aims to:

• demonstrate the important seakeeping characteristics of marine vehicles and explain the factors influencing this behaviour
• identify the factors determining the manoeuvrability of a marine vehicle
• study the implications to design and operability

This module covers the: 

• importance of seakeeping with background information about ocean surface waves  
• concept and theory of rigid body dynamics  
• kinetics of floating structures in waves and how to calculate the ship motions in regular and irregular waves   
• concept and evaluation of ship manoeuvrability  
• fundamentals of ship manoeuvring motion in calm water  

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• acquire a knowledge of those design and operational parameters affecting ship motions
• be able to calculate the wave loading and response of ships or floating offshore platforms  
• evaluate the contributions of the main design and environmental parameters on the dynamic behaviour of a ship in a seaway  
• understand the ship manoeuvrability and its contents
• evaluate the manoeuvrability of ships/fish/submarine in an experimental and mathematical manner
• understand the criteria to evaluate manoeuvrability and to understand how to improve manoeuvrability  

Assessment and feedback are in the form of a coursework assignment and an exam.  

This module aims to:

• introduce the theoretical background of marine CFD
• illustrate the key ideas related to discretisation and solution of the governing equations for incompressible flows
• discuss some key issues related to the use of CFD software in practical applications

This module covers: 

• introduction to CFD  
• modelling - governing equations and their simplified forms  
• numerical aspects of CFD  
• introduction to turbulent flow modelling  
• CFD applications in naval architecture  

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• be familiar with the basis of the key equations used in CFD for incompressible flow  
• understand the principles of discretisation and solution of these equations  
• understand the best practices in marine CFD applications and be able to carry out CFD simulations  

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• a two-hour class exam during the Semester 1 diet 
• a coursework assignment that requires students to carry out CFD simulations

This module aims to provide students with a theoretical and practical knowledge of the finite element method and the skills required to analyse marine structures with ANSYS graphical user interface (GUI).  

This module covers: 

• introduction to finite element analysis and ANSYS Graphical User Interface (GUI)  
• truss elements and applications  
• solid elements and applications 
• beam elements and applications 
• plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetry concepts 
• plane elements and applications 
• plate & shell elements and applications 
• assembly process and constructing of the global stiffness matrix   

At the end of this module students will be able to understand:  

• the basics of finite element analysis     
• how to perform finite element analysis by using a commercial finite element software  
• specifying necessary input parameters for the analysis  
• how to visualize and evaluate the results  

The assessment and feedback are in the form of an exam (70%) and coursework (30%).  

This module aims to introduce key structural topics for high-performance marine structures (advanced composite structures)

By the end of this module students should be able to:

• demonstrate how to predict composite material properties at the microscopic level
• demonstrate how to perform composite lamina/laminate analysis
• predict failure in a composite lamina
• select a resin/fibre system suitable for a given application
• show understanding of modern manufacturing techniques for large composite structures

Summative assessments (two final exams, one coursework assignment and one class test) in this module will evaluate student learning, knowledge, and proficiency in the context of high-performance marine structures.

Summative assessments will be used in conjunction and in alignment with formative assessments as appropriate for this module.

This module aims to:

• illustrate how aero-hydrodynamic theory may be applied in practice in performance prediction (VPP) for high-performance sailing yachts.
• provide an in-depth insight into the particular hydrodynamic challenges posed to designers of high-speed sailing yacht design concepts including foil-supported vessels.

On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to understand:

• the generation of different components of drag and lift with practical application in yacht keels, sails and hydrofoils
• the nature and limitations of velocity prediction programs (VPPs) for sailing yachts
• the calculations involved in VPPs, and how they may be implemented in a practical design tool
• the different systems used for foil-supported and foil-assisted sailing vessels
• the tools used for hydrofoil analysis at different fidelity levels
• how hydrofoil sailing vessels may be modelled in a VPP

Assessment and feedback are in the form of a substantial assignment in two parts:

• Excel programming of VPP
• heel equilibrium & resistance calculation with heel and side force
• sail aerodynamics calculation & integration into VPP
• foil performance

This module aims to provide an in-depth insight into the particular hydrodynamic challenges posed to designers of high-speed ships and to illustrate methods for predicting the hydrodynamic performance of HSS design concepts.

This module covers:

Part A: Performance prediction of Planing hull and relevant design issues:

• planing theory: Flat Plate in free jet, flat plate and Air water Interface,
• stagnation point, velocity and pressure distribution on a plate, calculation of total normal force on a plate
• speed coefficient, dynamic lift, hydrostatic lift, deadrise angle, running trim
• drag components, mean velocity, centre of pressure
• expression of equilibrium and resolve of forces and moments, hydrofoil craft
• relations between planing performance and design parameters.
• aerodynamic forces and moments, appendage drag
• spray drag, transom flaps
• effect of longitudinal curvature, effect of sectional shape
• effect of deadrise angle, effect of LCG, effect of spray rails

 Part B: High-speed Craft:

• general design trends of high-speed craft
• comparative review of high-speed displacement monohulls and multihulls with reference to resistance and seakeeping performance
• hydrodynamic design of SWATH vessels
• control surface design and guidelines for swath hull form
• seakeeping, motion sickness and passenger comfort on HSC

On completion of the model the student is expected to be able to:

• calculate the effects of “high-speed” on planing hull form, powering requirements and propulsive devices.
• understand the principles governing operational performance, efficiency and comfort of high-speed ships.

Assessment and feedback are in the form of a planing hull assignment. Programming of Savitsky’s power prediction approach and application to power prediction of a planing hull at various speeds.

This module aims to provide students with a stimulating environment to undertake a creative individual project. To reflect on both general and specific aspects of learning undertaken throughout the project, and undertake an evaluation of personal development. 

This module covers: 

• introduction  
• supervisory meetings  
• interim report  
• poster presentation  
• final report  

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• carry out an individual project in a marine-related area under the supervision of a member of the academic staff  
• develop skills in technical writing, literature searching, referencing and presentation techniques.
• discuss the project, its outcomes , and conclusions

Assessment and feedback are in the form of one interim report, one poster presentation, and one final report where students present their findings.  

The overall aim of the module is to provide students with an enriched experience in selecting, conceptualising and designing a novel (high-risk) vessel or offshore asset complete with market review, concept and focused design studies and techno-economic analysis in a simulated design project environment and to present the output to a panel involving academic/industry staff.

Specific objectives include:

• to develop a broad but nevertheless critical review of prospects for techno-economic growth in maritime-related activities in a particular context/area of the world. Based on this to evolve and present a business case to justify and guide the design choice
• to propose and evaluate specific design-related activities with a view to developing a design project to a concept level but with substantial calculations in at least one design objective. The design concepts could cover any key areas such as, for example, offshore hydrocarbon support, marine construction/repair diversification, maritime transportation, tourism and leisure
• the detailed design studies should demonstrate analytical ability and understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving techniques, creativity and self-reflection as well as ability to integrate and apply results of multi-disciplinary nature
• to be able to present and defend the ensuing design choices and defend any recommendations and analysis to a panel

On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to:

• possess critical knowledge of the selected project area
• identify and prioritise the key-design issues along with their basic interrelations
• materialise a design project according to a given timeline through design steps along the key-design-issues priority path
• work efficiently and openly in a collaborative context involving different cultures and expertise
• choose at each design step the proper rationally-based computation methods
• defend efficiently the adopted design methodology and obtained outcomes versus an expertise audience for high-performance marine vehicles

Assessment consists of two major milestones:

• the interim assessment, materialised on Week 11 of Semester 1
• the final assessment, materialised on Week 11 of Semester 2

Both assessment milestones include the submission of a design report and oral presentation followed by questions from the lecturers and the advisory groups.

Besides the above assessment milestones, the work of each group is assessed by the lecturers every one to two weeks through oral presentations by members of each group to all participants of the module, followed by questions from the lecturers and the students.

This module aims to familiarise the students with the basics of:

• CAGD (Computer-Aided Geometric Design) for curve, surface and solid representation and their application for ship-hull form design and Parametric Modeling (PM) as a prerequisite for shape optimisation
• optimisation methods in the engineering design process, including the pros and cons of different approaches widely adopted for single and multi-variable problems, the challenges associated with multiple constraints and multiple goals. The module will also address challenges associated with optimisation using resource-intensive analysis techniques

On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to:

• understand the kernel ideas of CAGD which lead to the basic algorithms and alternative representations used in Computer-Aided Ship Design (CASD) for ship hull-form design
• understand the concept of PM and its use for constructing parametric modelers as a means for generating rich design spaces for optimisation of ship-hull forms
• understand the concept of Dimensionality Reduction as a means for efficient optimisation of complex shapes
• understand the ideas of design optimisation including objectives, goals and constraints, and concepts, methodology, advantages and disadvantages of a number of common optimisation algorithms
• select and apply appropriate algorithms using industry-standard software for a range of problems in Engineering design
• understand ideas of meta-modelling including response surfaces and neural networks

Summative assessments in this module will evaluate student learning, knowledge, and proficiency in the context of advanced ship design. Summative assessment will be used in conjunction and alignment with formative assessment as appropriate for this module.

An in-depth insight into the markets, economics and operational systems, which are fundamental to the provision of waterborne transport are provided in this module. Students learn about key transportation markets, the relationships between quality, safety, maintenance and repair in shipping and the integrated nature of the transport system.

This module aims to provide:

• a comprehensive introduction to the marine regulatory framework, including background to its development, description of the current framework and future enhancements
• an in-depth explanation of the theoretical background, nature and meaning of the criteria development
• quantitative demonstration of the available routes and criteria to assessing compliance with regulatory framework
• overview of current challenges and regulatory activities

On completion of the model the student is expected to be able to:

• structure and functioning of Marine Regulatory Framework including, IMO, Classification Societies and National Authorities
• knowledge on International regulations under IMO framework including, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM and Offshore Regulations
• understanding the issues with maritime and environmental safety and how rules are developed to address these issues.
• meanings of Prescriptive, probabilistic, performance and equivalent rules and approaches
• developed awareness about the future regulatory developments that may affect the design and operations of the ships and other floating structures

Two coursework assignments will be set up:

• an individual coursework
• a group assignment (maximum three to four people per group)

The final exam will be a one-hour duration and purely focus on the fundamentals of the marine regulatory framework. Students will be provided with the material for the exam.

This module aims to provide students with principles and methodologies to analyse and evaluate the marine renewable energy sources potential. It also aims to provide students with principles and methodologies to analyse and compare the main offshore wind, wave, and tidal systems available. 

This module covers: 

• introduction to marine renewable energy systems: context, trends, basic concepts  
• offshore wind energy resource characterisation and analysis  
• wave energy resource characterisation and analysis  
• tidal energy resource characterisation and analysis  
• marine Renewable Energy Systems economics: an introduction  
• offshore wind turbines: main technologies and modelling approaches  
• wave energy converters: main technologies and modelling approaches 

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• analyse the potential of the main marine renewable energy sources (offshore wind, wave, and tidal) 
• classify and compare, from a techno-economic point of view, the main offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy systems 
• propose a preliminary design of a marine renewable energy system for a given geographical area 
• discuss on the main challenges of the experimental testing of marine renewable energy systems 
• demonstrate an awareness of the wider, multidisciplinary context for marine renewable energy devices 

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• quick quizzes for formative feedback
• a class test mid-way through the module (40% of the final module mark)
• an exam at the end of the module (60% of the final module mark)

This module aims to provide students knowledge and awareness of issues in marine environmental protection, environmentally-friendly shipping and international conventions and regulations of environmental protection and introduce the state-of-the-art technology applied in the industry and future trends. To provide students with knowledge of ship energy management systems and energy resources including the optimisation and integration of machinery and power systems in a sustainable manner.  

This module covers: 

• IMO MARPOL 73/78 Conventions on engine emission control   
• marine engine emissions control: primary and secondary techniques  
• fuel cell technology for ships, Alternative fuels and energy sources  
• issues of supply and use of low sulphur bunker fuels  
• ballast water management  
• overview of energy issues worldwide and necessity for energy management systems onboard
• major energy systems onboard and aspects of their design, manufacture and operation
• utilisation of waste heat energy on ships: waste heat recovery
• exergy analysis for thermal energy system onboard

At the end of this module students will be able to:  

• describe the key issues in marine environmental protection   
• demonstrate an awareness of regulations concerning marine environmental protection  
• show an understanding of the formation and reduction technologies for marine emissions  
• be capable of estimating energy consumption and saving for the different energy consumers on ships
• demonstrate an understanding of the on-board procedures and operations which minimise emissions
• demonstrate an understanding of energy systems design and systems integration.  
• conduct calculations involving marine energy systems components and consumers
• acquire the key skills for estimating energy consumption and saving    
• demonstrate an understanding of how to optimise equipment in order to minimise emissions
• demonstrate an understanding of useful work and exergy  
• conduct energy and exergy analysis for both components and whole thermodynamic system onboard

Assessment and feedback are in the form of a coursework class test assessment module, no exam. There are two coursework assignments and one class test, each contribute 50%, 25% and 25% to the final assessment respectively.  

This module aims to provide experience in the assessment of sea-keeping performance and powering of marine vehicles through the state of art numerical and experimental approaches and to provide an in-depth insight into the particular hydrodynamic challenges posed to designers if vessels for which sea-keeping is the key measure of performance. The module also covers the effect of marine growth on the performance of high-performance marine vehicles.

This module will teach the following:

• sea-keeping theory – concepts of added mass, damping, excitation, restoring, frequency and time-domain approaches
• numerical techniques for solution of motions of marine vehicles: strip theory, 3D panel methods, CFD
• characterisation of dynamic response of marine vehicles: response amplitude operators, spectral analysis, significant and extreme responses
• experimental techniques and instrumentation for measurement of marine vehicle dynamics
• operability analysis of high-speed marine vehicles
• roughness effect of biofouling – biofouling, antifouling coatings, concepts of boundary layer theory
• the effect of hull fouling on the performance of marine vehicles
• hydrodynamic hull interaction, ship squat, shallow water effects and added resistance due to waves
• seakeeping criteria such as STANAG 4154

On completion of the model the student is expected to be able to understand the:

• background to and the use of state-of-art software for motion prediction and operability analysis with and without forward speed
• techniques used for laboratory measurement of seakeeping and added resistance
• background to and the use of state-of-art software for predicting the effect of biofouling on resistance and powering

Assessment and feedback are in the form of a substantial assignment in dynamics of HPMV including:

• assessment of an existing design using a range of industry-standard codes
• validation of the assessment using laboratory experiment
• design of an improved vehicle and assessment using numerical tools
• operability analysis of high-performance marine vehicles

This module aims to introduce the students to the background theory for solving turbulence flow and free-surface problems using the Computational Fluid Dynamics method. This model also aims to introduce basic knowledge for CFD coding. 

This module covers: 

• the challenges for modelling turbulence 
• the most widely used turbulent models and their applications  
• what are the basic techniques for CFD software coding? 
• what are the key issues and modelling methods to cope with free-surface capturing problem?
• how to use turbulent modelling and free-surface problem with commercial CFD software package 
• how to use User-Defined Function (UDF) to coding and solve customised CFD problem 

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• understand the main methods in CFD to deal with turbulence and free-surface issues. 
• understand basic skills for CFD coding 
• apply commercial CFD software package and develop UDF to solve three relevant problems with their applications in ocean engineering

Assessment and feedback are in the form of coursework and individual interview.

This module aims to provide students with an insight into the qualitative and quantitative systems’ reliability techniques as well as maintenance methodologies with particular emphasis to the maritime industry.

The module will give students the ability to formulate, solve, report and present a comprehensive maintenance strategy based on the application of reliability and criticality analysis and assessment tools. The module will also provide students with an insight of the day-to-day operations of ships as well as explore and present features related to ships dry-dockings, inspection, repair and maintenance scheduling, regulatory regime as well as practical case studies on the above.    

This module covers:  

• introduction to reliability and maintenance (definition of reliability, hazard, risk, maintenance, maintainability, criticality, availability, etc)  
• reliability tools (qualitative and quantitative like FMEA, FMECA, FTA, ETA, BBNs, Markov Analysis, HAZOP, HAZID, etc)  
• risk and criticality matrices  
• corrective, preventive, predictive, condition-based maintenance  
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methods. Condition Monitoring (ConMon) tool, Planned Maintenance Systems PMS, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)  
• case studies/applications regarding machinery and hull structure of ships  
• regulatory regime in relation to ship operations and maintenance (IMO, IACS, OCIMF, HSE-Safety case/ALARP, etc.)  
• research and applications in the maritime sector (i.e. FSA, GBS, TMSA, KPIs etc.)  
• preparation for dry-dockings, inspection, maintenance and repairs of ships and offshore structures, quotation lists, etc.  
• assessment of ship operational case studies  
• seminars/lectures from invited experts (maintenance/condition monitoring experts, ship managers/operators to give seminars on planned maintenance/dry-docking planning, day-to-day ship operations)  

At the end of this module students will be able to: 

• understand and apply various reliability software tools, concepts and strategies with application to the maritime/marine industry.
• be aware of the different maintenance methodologies and their application in the maritime field and carry out maintenance strategy case studies.

Assessment and feedback are in the form of:

• the submission of one coursework related to reliability and criticality analysis tools
• a final exam associated with the above topics