Optimal Design and Maintenance of Offshore Wind Farms
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 July 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: offshore renewable energy
Interests: coastal engineering; offshore renewable energy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Offshore wind farms represent a cornerstone of the global transition to renewable energy, harnessing vast ocean winds to generate clean power. However, their deployment in harsh marine environments poses significant challenges, including high installation costs, structural fatigue, and operational disruptions from component failures that are exacerbated by inclement weather.
This Special Issue aims to explore innovative strategies for optimising the design, construction, and long-term maintenance of offshore wind farms, fostering sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Its scope encompasses multidisciplinary approaches, from engineering and materials science to logistics and economic modelling.
Papers related (but not limited) to the following topics will be taken into consideration:
- Advancements in predictive maintenance (e.g., AI-driven), sensors, and robotics.
- Novel turbine designs for extreme conditions.
- Floating platforms and hybrid energy systems.
- Integration of digital twins for real-time optimisation.
- Autonomous systems like drones, robotic crawlers, and uncrewed vessels for safer cost-effective inspections of blades, foundations, and subsea infrastructure.
We seek original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that provide empirical data, theoretical models, or practical insights into offshore wind optimisation. Submissions should emphasise interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applicability.
Dr. Frances Judge
Dr. Jimmy Murphy
Dr. Michael O’Shea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- predictive maintenance
- sustainable O&M solutions
- autonomous systems and vessels
- robotics
- sensors
- logistics
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