Offshore structure design

Offshore structure design

Offshore Structure Design is a specialized engineering discipline focused on the planning, analysis, and construction of fixed and floating structures that operate in harsh oceanic conditions. This includes oil and gas platforms, floating production units, subsea installations, wind turbine foundations, and deep-water mooring systems. The course equips learners with expertise in hydrodynamics, wave and current loading, structural analysis, fatigue and fracture assessment, and corrosion protection systems.

Students explore advanced modeling and simulation techniques to ensure structural integrity, stability, and safety across the lifecycle of offshore assets. Practical training covers 3D structural modeling, environmental load simulations, material selection for marine environments, and adherence to international standards such as API, ISO, ABS, and DNV-GL.

🚢 Why Choose Ship Design & Naval Architecture?

With the global shift toward offshore renewable energy, deep-water exploration, and sustainable marine infrastructure, skilled offshore design engineers are in high demand. The course addresses challenges like extreme weather conditions, deep-water construction, and eco-friendly engineering solutions. Whether designing an offshore oil platform, a floating LNG terminal, or a subsea pipeline support system, students gain the technical knowledge and industry-ready skills to excel in this niche and globally competitive sector.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and design fixed, floating, and subsea offshore structures.

  • Calculate environmental loads, buoyancy, and stability.

  • Apply fatigue and fracture mechanics for offshore components.

  • Interpret engineering drawings and create 3D structural models.

  • Implement international safety and classification standards for offshore projects.

Exercises & Workshops

  • 🧠 Real-world design and drafting projects
  • 🧠 Industry-specific modeling tasks
  • 🧠 🧪 Practice files for hands-on learning

🎓 Eligibility

  • 🎯 B.E. Graduates – Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Automotive
  • 🎯 Diploma holders in Engineering streams
  • 🎯 👷‍♂️ Working professionals – Design Engineers & CAD Technicians

Course Duration & Duration

  • ⏳ 4 to 5 months (with theory, software, and design labs)
  • 🏅 Certification in Unigraphics / Siemens NX CAD

👩‍🎓 Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for civil, structural, mechanical, and marine engineering graduates, as well as professionals working in offshore oil & gas, renewable energy, shipbuilding, and maritime infrastructure sectors. It is also highly relevant for naval architecture students, diploma holders in structural or marine design, and engineers involved in coastal engineering, subsea construction, or port development projects.

Fresh graduates aiming for a niche engineering career will benefit from the practical, industry-oriented curriculum, while experienced professionals can use this program to upgrade their skills and transition into offshore-specific design roles. Individuals aspiring to work with international engineering consultancies, EPC companies, or classification societies will find this course particularly valuable. The program also appeals to those passionate about sustainable offshore energy solutions, such as floating wind farms and wave energy converters, offering a pathway into a sector that is both technically challenging and globally rewarding.