Master’s degree1,500 h · Online · 11 modules

Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)

Advanced programme for energy and naval engineers on the design, installation and maintenance of offshore tidal, wind and blue hydrogen infrastructure. A private online professional programme with a Navalis Institute certificate.

Duration1,500 h

ModeOnline

Start1 December

Modules11

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What is the Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)?

This programme immerses you in the energy future, exploring tidal, offshore wind and blue hydrogen technologies in depth. You learn to design, implement and manage innovative projects in the demanding marine environment, from engineering and resource management to legislation and environmental impact, with comprehensive, cutting-edge training to lead the energy transition.

What sets it apart is its deep specialisation in the three main offshore renewable sources, a practical approach based on real projects and the latest simulation and analysis tools, expert teaching staff from industry and research, a global view of the offshore energy market and networking with companies and professionals in the sector. It is a private online professional programme offered by Navalis Institute.

Programme typeMaster’s degree

ModeOnline

Duration1,500 hours

Modules11

Start1 December

Programme highlights

Deep specialisation: master the three main offshore renewable energy sources.
Practical approach: develop real projects and apply the latest simulation and analysis tools.
Expert faculty: learn from leading professionals in industry and research.
Global vision: understand the offshore energy market and its opportunities internationally.
Networking: connect with companies and professionals in the sector through events and collaborative projects.
Lead the energy transition: gain the skills to design, implement and manage renewable projects at sea.

Syllabus

Syllabus of the Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)

11 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Design, Integration and Operation of Offshore Systems

1.1. Advanced metocean characterisation: wave spectra (JONSWAP/PM), tidal currents, extreme wind, stochastic environmental loads and design criteria
1.2. Geotechnical and geophysical studies for offshore sites: high-resolution seismic, CPT, seabed characterisation, non-linear soil models, liquefaction and scour
1.3. Fixed structure design: monopiles, jackets and gravity base foundations; fatigue, vibration and resonance; port assembly and transport
1.4. Floating platforms and substructures: semi-submersible, spar and barge; stability, hydrodynamic response and motion control
1.5. Mooring and anchoring systems: catenary, taut-leg, gravity, suction and drag anchors; fatigue, inspection and re-tensioning
1.6. Structure-sediment interaction and scour protection: rip-rap, geotextiles, seabed monitoring and bearing capacity recalculation
1.7. Offshore substations and electrical collector architectures: AC and DC platforms, medium-voltage topologies, transformers, reactive compensation and redundancy
1.8. Energy export: HVAC versus HVDC (VSC-HVDC), losses, converter control, MMC topologies and grid connection requirements
1.9. Power conversion in turbines and marine converters: gearbox versus direct-drive, frequency converters, pitch and yaw control
1.10. Tidal generation technologies and turbine design: axial, cross-flow and oscillating rotors; cavitation, biofouling and tidal-cycle fatigue

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 2

Strategic Planning and Feasibility of Offshore Projects

2.1. Integrated offshore project phases: screening, feasibility, concept and detailed design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning, with phase gates
2.2. Tidal and offshore wind resource assessment: ADCP, LIDAR and tide gauges; time-series analysis, extreme statistics and digital twins
2.3. Site characterisation and marine geotechnics: multibeam bathymetry, high-resolution seismic, CPT, geohazards and foundation requirements
2.4. Integrated energy architecture: farm topologies, power converters, offshore substations, HVAC versus HVDC and interfaces with hydrogen and CO2 capture plants
2.5. Blue hydrogen production offshore: SMR/ATR with CCS, gas treatment, thermal and electrical integration and CO2 capture sizing
2.6. CO2 transport and storage: collectors, compression, pipeline and subsea injection, saline reservoirs, seismic risk and long-term monitoring
2.7. Blue hydrogen marketing: target markets, logistics chains (pipeline, carriers, LOHC, ammonia), offtake contracts, certification and LCOH
2.8. Advanced economic analysis: DCF modelling, sensitivity analysis, LCOE/LCOH and bank metrics (DSCR, LLCR, IRR)
2.9. Financing instruments and risk structures: project and corporate finance, joint ventures, public-private partnerships, export guarantees, insurance, hedging and green funds (CEF, Horizon)
2.10. Maritime regulation and permits: UNCLOS, EEZ legislation, public domain concessions, dredging authorisations and grid access

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 3

Intelligent Control and Digital Twins for Offshore Farms

3.1. Digital twin fundamentals: definition, distributed architecture, physics-based versus data-driven models, fidelity levels and interoperability
3.2. Hydrodynamic modelling methods: potential theory, BEM, RANS/LES solvers, wave non-linearities and breaking, coupling with currents
3.3. Advanced aeroelasticity of offshore wind turbines: rotating beams, multibody models, fluid-structure interaction, fatigue and extreme loads under combined wind and waves
3.4. Dynamics of floating systems and moorings: semi-submersible, spar and barge platforms, mooring line behaviour, soil-structure interaction
3.5. Coupled farm-turbine simulation: wake effects, collective losses, layout strategies and aggregated performance optimisation
3.6. Numerical methods and verification/validation: discretisation, convergence, code verification, wave tank and wind tunnel validation, quantified uncertainty
3.7. Industrial platforms and tools: OpenFAST, WAMIT/MIKE, ANSYS/CFD, OpenFOAM, DNV and IEC standards applied to digital twins, HPC and cloud integration
3.8. Data architecture for twins: acquisition, normalisation, time-series databases, SCADA/OPC-UA protocols, latency, synchronisation and metadata
3.9. Validation of digital twins with field data
3.10. Application cases in operating wind farms

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 4

Technical and Commercial Management of Offshore Farms

4.1. Systemic introduction to the offshore portfolio: tidal, fixed and floating offshore wind and blue hydrogen; operational synergies and integrated business models
4.2. Metocean data: acquisition, QA/QC, buoy and LiDAR networks, normalisation, gap-filling and time-series reconstruction
4.3. Hindcasting and reanalysis: ADCIRC, SWAN, WAM and ERA5; spectral characterisation, downscaling and verification against observations
4.4. Extreme statistics and probabilistic analysis: POT, Gumbel, Generalised Pareto, multivariate extremes, return periods and load cases
4.5. Advanced hydrodynamic modelling: RANS/LES CFD for wave-structure interaction, coupled BEM-CFD for tidal rotors, numerical stabilisation and free surfaces
4.6. Coupled aero-servo-hydrodynamics: real-time and time-domain models for floating wind, active pitch/yaw control, aeroelasticity, wake effects and resonances
4.7. Array modelling and interaction effects: wake models, spatial farm optimisation, array losses and cooperative control strategies
4.8. Multi-physics system simulation: hydrodynamic-structural-electrical coupling (FEM, MBD) for fatigue, incremental dynamic analysis and modal verification
4.9. Technical and commercial risk analysis
4.10. Power purchase agreements (PPA)

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 5

Technical Architecture and Governance of Offshore Farms

5.1. Integrated architecture of offshore farms: fixed, floating and hybrid concepts; technology selection by metocean regime and energy resource
5.2. Advanced metocean characterisation: Pierson-Moskowitz and JONSWAP spectra, wind and turbulence spectra, tidal harmonics, hindcast data, in-situ campaigns and ERA5/Copernicus reanalysis
5.3. Seabed mapping and survey: high-resolution bathymetry, sub-bottom profiling, side-scan, magnetometry and geotechnical interpretation for foundations and anchors
5.4. Foundation engineering: monopiles, jackets, piles, suction caissons, spar, semi-submersible and TLP solutions; sizing and verification under static, seismic and dynamic loads
5.5. Mooring systems: catenary, taut-leg and single-point alternatives, dynamic analysis in OrcaFlex, line fatigue, materials and fittings, abrasion and corrosion protection
5.6. Structural dynamics and hydrodynamics: BEM/CFD modelling, added mass and damping coefficients, modal analysis, irregular excitation and fluid-structure coupling
5.7. Load analysis and design load cases (DLCs): 1-in-X-year extremes, wind/wave/current combinations, accumulated fatigue and acceptance criteria
5.8. Integrity of substructures and topsides: structural design criteria, fatigue and fracture assessment, non-destructive testing (NDT), risk-based inspection (RBI) and remaining life management
5.9. Configuration and change management in offshore projects
5.10. Independent technical audits

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 6

Integrated Operation, Resilience and Market of Offshore Farms

6.1. System architecture and components: structural design, materials and mechanical, electrical, electronic and fluid subsystems for marine environments
6.2. Operating principles: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control and materials explaining performance and operating limits
6.3. Operational and environmental safety: risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management and emergency response plans
6.4. Applicable standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations; conformity, certification and good practice for operation and maintenance
6.5. Inspection, testing and diagnostics: visual and dimensional inspection, functional tests, data analysis and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) for root causes
6.6. Preventive and predictive maintenance: plans by hours, cycles or season, lubrication, adjustments, calibration, consumables, post-service verification and operational reliability
6.7. Instrumentation, tools and metrology: measuring and test equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection, safe use and storage
6.8. Onboard integration and interfaces: mechanical, electrical, fluid and data compatibility; sealing, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection and interoperability tests
6.9. Quality, acceptance testing and commissioning: process and material control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria and evidence records
6.10. Technical documentation and capstone practice: logbooks, checklists, reports and a complete case (safety, diagnosis, intervention, verification, reporting) applicable to any system

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 7

HVDC/Subsea Interconnection Engineering, Maritime Logistics and Cybersecurity

7.1. Overview of HVDC/subsea interconnection engineering, maritime logistics and cybersecurity for tidal and wind farms with blue hydrogen production
7.2. Conceptual and strategic framework: integrated tidal and wind farm architecture with blue hydrogen; interconnection topologies (radial AC, meshed AC, multi-terminal HVDC, VSC-MTDC)
7.3. VSC and MMC HVDC fundamentals: topologies, modulation, power flow control, dynamic behaviour under grid faults and virtual inertia
7.4. Converter station design (onshore/offshore): modular configuration, thermal and cooling requirements, space, integration with substations, compressors and electrolysers
7.5. Subsea HVDC and AC cable calculation and modelling: conductors, insulation, armour, current capacity, thermal losses and transient sizing
7.6. Electrical protection and DC breakers: DC fault detection, converter response, DC circuit breaker technologies, protection coordination and reclosing
7.7. Electromagnetic compatibility and power quality: harmonics in HVDC/AC systems, passive and active filters, resonance mitigation and grid code requirements
7.8. Multiphysics modelling and simulation tools: advanced use of PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink and Ansys for thermal, mechanical and electromagnetic analysis
7.9. Subsea route design and installation techniques: geophysical surveys, bathymetry, geotechnical sampling, J-tubes, trenching, burial and protection against anchors and fishing
7.10. Subsea joints and terminations: coupling designs, mechanical joints, heat-shrink, termination packaging and type tests (VLF, impulse)

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 8

Integrated Architecture and Business of Offshore Farms

8.1. Strategic overview: integrated offshore farm architecture (tidal and offshore wind) with blue hydrogen production modules; business models, market scenarios and a 0-30 year technology roadmap
8.2. Farm layout engineering: site selection (energy resources, bathymetry, environmental constraints), optimal layout of turbines, tidal devices, substations and electrolysis areas; multi-objective optimisation (genetic, PSO, MIP)
8.3. Foundations and anchoring: technical-economic comparison of fixed (monopile, jacket) and floating (spar, semi-submersible, barge) solutions, mooring for high dynamic loads, fatigue, soil-structure interaction and DNV/IEC criteria
8.4. Integral subsea electrification: interconnection topologies (inter-array, export), AC versus HVDC (VSC-MMC) by distance and scale, dynamic and static cables, protection and subsea switchgear, thermal and corona considerations
8.5. Power conversion and control systems: converter architecture (VSC, MMC), control for renewable integration and grid stability, harmonic mitigation, filters and real-time dispatch
8.6. Offshore substations and floating platforms: electrotechnical design of OSS and FOSS, jacket or floating substation, mechanical-electrical interfaces, accommodation and maintenance requirements
8.7. Blue hydrogen production offshore: generation processes (PEM/AE/alkaline electrolysis integrated with in-situ CO2 capture), electrolyser sizing at farm scale, energy integration with intermittency and overall efficiency
8.8. CO2 capture, compression and management: capture technologies for the marine environment, subsea compression or transport to coastal facilities, risk assessment and economics of the H2-CO2 chain
8.9. Integrated electricity and hydrogen business models
8.10. Farm resilience indicators

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 9

Circular Economy and Design for Decommissioning of Offshore Farms

9.1. Circular economy fundamentals applied to offshore: principles, circularity indicators, waste hierarchy and service-based versus ownership models
9.2. International and regional regulatory framework: relevant conventions and directives (OSPAR, London Convention, European waste and port management rules), decommissioning obligations and legal liability of the owner
9.3. Classification and characterisation of offshore materials: structural steel, marine concrete, composites and fibres, rare metals, coatings, persistent organic pollutants and hazardous waste (PCB, lubricants, antifreeze)
9.4. Asset inventory and traceability: material passports, digital tracking (BIM/GIS/digital twin) and blockchain for component traceability, maintenance history and reuse viability
9.5. Reuse and remanufacturing feasibility: technical criteria, non-destructive testing, admissible tolerances, re-certification and refurbishment of turbines, substructures and electrical components
9.6. Recycling technologies for key components
9.7. Composites and blades: mechanical shredding with fibre recovery, pyrolysis, solvolysis and use of recycled resins in secondary composites
9.8. Steel and metals: dismantling, separation, decontamination and steel recycling; recovery of alloys and rare metals from electrical and electronic components
9.9. Decommissioning plans and financial guarantees
9.10. Site reuse and repowering

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 10

Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Wind and Tidal Farms

10.1. Offshore operation and maintenance strategies
10.2. Maritime logistics: CTV and SOV vessels
10.3. Access to turbines and platforms via gangways
10.4. Inspection of blades, towers and foundations
10.5. Maintenance of wind turbines and tidal turbines
10.6. SCADA monitoring and alarm management
10.7. Weather window management for works
10.8. Occupational health and safety in offshore environments
10.9. Spare parts and large component management
10.10. Availability and O&M cost indicators

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Module 11

Master's Thesis: Hybrid Offshore Farm with Blue Hydrogen Production

11.1. Thesis objective: technical scope, success criteria, deliverables (technical report, FEED pack, operational digital twin, environmental study, decommissioning plan) and integrated work plan with milestones, resources and schedule
11.2. Multidisciplinary methodology: coordination of disciplines (ocean, structural, electrical, chemical, geotechnical, environmental, logistics and legal engineering), RACI matrix and document flow for traceability and change control
11.3. Offshore energy resource assessment: metocean campaigns and analysis (wind, currents, tides, waves), in-situ sensors (ADCP, LIDAR, buoys) and numerical modelling with statistical validation for hourly production and reliability estimates
11.4. Site selection and geotechnical studies: seismic survey, CPT, borehole logs, sediment characterisation, geohazard risk assessment and constraint maps for maritime easements and biodiversity
11.5. Conceptual design of the hybrid topology: farm configuration (layout of wind turbines and tidal converters), spacing, wake interaction optimisation and internal electrical interconnection criteria
11.6. Structural engineering: FEA/CFD analysis for foundations (piles, gravity base, floating moorings), cyclic fatigue, seismic design and checks under combined environmental loads (EN/ISO and DNV standards)
11.7. Design and selection of tidal converters: rotor concepts, housings, transmission systems, direct-drive or gearbox coupling, protection against cavitation and sediment erosion
11.8. Offshore wind turbine design: fixed and floating options, aeroelastic analysis, turbine control, resonance mitigation and certification to IEC 61400 and classification society guidelines
11.9. Literature review and state of the art
11.10. Conclusions and future lines of research

At this stage

136 hestimated workload

11 wkweeks at your pace

Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)

It is 1,500 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

Hours per week

4 h30 h

With 12 h per week

months to finish

125 weeks

weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the instalment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programmes.

Dra. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance

Ing. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints

Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator

Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory

Dra. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator

Ing. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator

Ing. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line

Ing. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator

Objectives

Objectives of the Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)

01Manage offshore renewable energy projects

02Assess the technical and economic feasibility of offshore renewable projects

03Design and optimise offshore renewable energy installations

04Develop environmental risk mitigation strategies for offshore projects

05Lead multidisciplinary teams in the construction and commissioning of offshore wind farms

06Implement energy management systems on offshore platforms

Careers

Career opportunities after the Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)

01Offshore project engineer

02Tidal energy specialist

03Offshore wind energy specialist

04Blue hydrogen engineer

05Energy consultant

06Offshore wind farm manager

07Marine renewable energy researcher

08Sustainability manager in energy companies

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Master's in Offshore Renewable Energy (Tidal, Offshore Wind, Blue Hydrogen)

Tidal energy, offshore wind energy and blue hydrogen.

Offshore system design and integration, project feasibility, intelligent control and digital twins, HVDC and subsea interconnection, maritime logistics and cybersecurity, circular economy and decommissioning, and operation and maintenance of wind and tidal farms.

100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.

An applied project: a hybrid offshore farm with blue hydrogen production.

Yes, with proven professional experience in the renewable energy sector. Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity and renewable energy is an advantage, and the admission interview will confirm the fit.

Offshore project engineer, tidal or offshore wind specialist, blue hydrogen engineer, energy consultant or offshore wind farm manager, among others.

The programme has a workload of 1500 hours. You can progress at your own pace within the calendar given to you at enrolment.

Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by the admissions team when you request information.

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Profile: degree in engineering (energy, mechanical, electrical, chemical or naval), environmental science, physics or a related field; or proven professional experience in the renewable energy sector. Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity and renewable energy is an advantage.
Language: sufficient command of the language of instruction; basic technical English is recommended.
Technical resources: a computer with camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and software for viewing documents and joining video conferences.
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