specialisation
Course participants can choose between two specialisation courses:
- Marine Engineering;
- Port, Fairway and Inland Waterway Design.
Specialisation 1 - Marine Engineering (3 EC's)
The main objective of the course is to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of marine engineering, with an emphasis on total ship propulsion concepts. In this perspective the different types of modern marine propulsion plants will be discussed, their outlines, appliances and economics. The student will get an 
overall view and understanding of how the key figures of the propulsion plant are to be determined. Furthermore, the technical and economical advantages and disadvantages of different systems will be discussed as well as operational issues such as availability and maintenance.
Specialisation 2 - Port, Fairway and Inland Waterway Design (3 EC's)
A port has developed from an existing topographical, morphological, environmental setting, influenced by social and political elements. Basics of meteorology and water movements are described and the way to interpret and estimate these parameters. Also other environmental parameters affecting the port operation will be discussed. The course should be considered to advance students to tools and techniques related to the design, planning, and operation of ports.