Ocean Engineering (EOC)

Section Information

Ocean Engineering focuses on the design, construction, and operation of systems and structures that function in marine and offshore environments. The field integrates mechanical, civil, structural, and environmental engineering to address challenges related to waves, currents, seabed conditions, and harsh ocean climates.

Current research includes offshore platforms, coastal protection systems, underwater vehicles, ocean renewable energy, marine hydrodynamics, and subsea infrastructure. Advances in numerical modeling, sensor technologies, autonomous systems, and resilient materials are shaping modern ocean engineering solutions.

This section publishes experimental investigations, hydrodynamic studies, structural analyses, system design research, and review articles related to offshore structures, marine systems, and coastal engineering.

Scope

Offshore Structures and Platforms

• Design of fixed and floating offshore platforms
• Mooring systems and dynamic positioning
• Structural response to wave and wind loads
• Offshore installation and maintenance methods

Coastal and Harbor Engineering

• Coastal protection and shoreline stabilization
• Breakwaters and harbor structures
• Sediment transport and erosion control
• Flood defense and storm surge mitigation

Marine Hydrodynamics

• Wave mechanics and current modeling
• Computational fluid dynamics for marine systems
• Ship–wave interactions
• Hydrodynamic performance analysis

Subsea and Underwater Systems

• Subsea pipelines and riser design
• Remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles
• Seabed foundation systems
• Underwater inspection and monitoring technologies

Ocean Renewable Energy

• Wave and tidal energy converters
• Offshore wind energy systems
• Ocean thermal energy conversion
• Energy storage for marine applications

Marine Environmental Engineering

• Environmental impact assessment of offshore projects
• Oil spill prevention and response
• Marine pollution monitoring
• Sustainable marine resource management

Materials and Durability in Marine Environments

• Corrosion protection systems
• Advanced marine materials
• Fatigue and failure analysis
• Lifecycle management of ocean infrastructure

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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