The Marine Cybernetics specialisation explores on how ships, marine robots, offshore constructions and other marine systems can be automatically controlled and optimised. 

You will learn to design advanced monitoring and control systems including autonomous systems using artificial intelligence that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in shipping, offshore energy, aquaculture and ocean science.

Applications include:

• Marine operations and marine robotics
• Propulsion and motion control of ships, boats and underwater vehicles
• Navigation, manoeuvring, and station-keeping
• Power generation and distribution systems

What you will learn

• Model, simulate, and analyse marine systems using physics and data-driven methods.
• Design and implement advanced control systems from low-level control to autonomous mission guidance, navigation and control.
• Use tools like Matlab/Simulink, Python, ROS and real-time hardware platforms for simulations and system testing.
• Understand failure modes and fault-tolerant design to meet safety requirements.
• Explore how control systems and automation reduce energy use and emissions.

Why choose Marine Cybernetics?

Digitalisation is reshaping the maritime industry. With this specialisation, you will be at the forefront of developing intelligent, automated systems that make marine operations safer, greener, and more efficient — combining engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge control technology.

The Marine Machinery specialisation focuses on the design, installation, and operation of machinery systems on ships and offshore platforms. You will study propulsion plants, power generation, internal combustion engines, and auxiliary machinery such as cooling, lubrication, and cargo handling.

A key emphasis is placed on environmentally friendly energy solutions and efficient system integration for safe, sustainable operations at sea.

What you will learn

• Gain solid knowledge of thermo-fluid, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, including strength, vibrations, and system dynamics.
• Understand combustion engines and energy carriers with a focus on reducing emissions and optimising performance.
• Learn advanced methods for modelling, simulation, and performance analysis of machinery systems.
• Develop competence in maintenance planning, operational safety, and regulatory standards.
• Explore new technologies for clean energy production and sustainable propulsion.

Why choose Marine Machinery?

This specialisation prepares you to design and operate machinery systems that are efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible – shaping the next generation of marine energy solutions.

The Marine Hydrodynamics specialisation focuses on the flow of water around ships and offshore structures in relevant marine environments, the hydrodynamic loads acting on these structures and their resulting performance. 

You will study waves, currents, resistance, propulsion, and the loads and motions of marine structures, with a strong link to safety and performance.

What you will learn

• Understand the impact of environmental forces such as wind, waves, and currents on ships and offshore structures.
• Engineering methods to predict wave loads and induced motions of rigid as well as flexible structures. 
• Analysis of ship resistance and propulsion, manoeuvring and station keeping.
• How to use numerical modelling techniques, advanced simulation tools, model scale experiments and data analysis to investigate hydrodynamic effects.
• Apply methods to predict ship performance and plan complex marine operations.

Why choose Marine Hydrodynamics?

Hydrodynamics is at the heart of marine technology. This specialisation equips you with the knowledge and competence to design safer and more efficient ships and offshore structures, optimise propulsion systems, while contributing to the green transition at sea.

The Marine Structures specialisation gives you the tools to design marine structures that are safe, reliable, and future-ready. You will learn how to calculate loads, analyse deformations and vibrations, and evaluate structural strength for ships, platforms, and floating structures.

You will also explore modern solutions such as digital twins and advanced sensor systems to monitor structures throughout their lifecycle.

What you will learn

• How to design safe and efficient ships and offshore platforms.
• Master advanced methods in structural analysis and simulations.
• Work with cutting-edge tools for inspection, monitoring, and digital modelling.
• Develop expertise to solve real challenges in maritime and offshore industries.

Why choose Marine Structures?

This track prepares you to lead in the design, inspection, and optimisation of marine structures – combining technical excellence with innovative digital solutions.

The Marine Systems Design specialisation focuses on developing complex marine systems that meet real operational needs. You will combine engineering skills with project planning and logistics skills to design and realise innovative systems such as ships, offshore platforms, and subsea installations.

Applications include:

• Planning and logistics for ships and maritime installations
• Design and logistics of fishing and aquaculture vessels
• Offshore and subsea system planning and operations

What you will learn

• Perform technical analyses of ship stability, propulsion, reliability, and safety.
• Assess environmental, economic, and risk-related performance in a lifecycle perspective.
• Design systems for operation in harsh environments, including Arctic conditions.
• Apply optimisation, simulation, and decision-support methods.
• Take a holistic perspective on marine systems development, using design theory and systems engineering.

Why choose Marine Systems Design?

This specialisation prepares you to handle the complexity of modern marine projects, from ships and fleets to offshore logistics and energy systems. You will gain the skills to design, analyse, and optimise advanced solutions that balance performance, safety, and sustainability, while meeting both industry and societal needs.