Underwater Engineering, Basic Course

M.Sc - NTNU

3–6 Months

Masters of Science Programes

Course Overview

In the introductory part composition and properties of ocean sea water is dealt with, also with purpose to serve as basis for the understanding of sound transmission, light conditions and primary production in the oceans. Then it explains how this knowledge is applied in underwater instruments for positioning, signal transfer, mapping, measurements and experimental samling. The main course content deals with systems for transport and operation in the ocean space as well as methods for calculation of the influence of the ocean current and vessel movement on hanging loads and ROVs. Also design, operation and evaluation of the properties of manned, remote controlled and autonomous systems are dealt with.

Main Goal

The main goal is to provide basic understanding of the processes in the world ocean as well as in design, contruction and working principle of various underwater systems.

Skills to be Gained

Gain fundamental understanding of a robotic system for underwater usage – and how they can be programmed.

Practical Notes

Contact Details: martin.ludvigsen@ntnu.no

Date:

January 2026

Period:

Expected duration:

3–6 Months

Format:

In Person

Level:

Intermediate

Language of instruction:

English

Requirements:

TMR4105 Marine Technology – Elementary Course, TMR4167 Marine Technology – Structures and TMR4247 Marine Technology – Hydrodynamics or equivalent courses.

Teaching and assessment methods:

Lectures, practical training with ROV’s. There will be a graded student group work. The lab work is concluded with programming and testing of a small robot in Exercises are obligatory 75% to be approved to start exam. Aggregated assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The assessment includes a final written exam and a project work.

Registration Price:

To be updated

Registration deadline:

To be updated

Instructors

Martin Ludvigsen and Svein Sævik