Towards Net-Zero Shipping Innovation and Integration in Maritime Decarbonization
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Environmental Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: shipbuilding; waste energy recovery; maritime decarbonization; decision support systems
Interests: marine renewable energy; ship dynamics; ship performance modelling and analysis; structural integrity analysis
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Interests: marine environment; ship dynamics; marine structures; safety and reliability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global urgency to achieve net-zero emissions is driving transformative changes across all sectors and systems. This Special Issue of JMSE, “Towards Net-Zero Shipping Innovation and Integration in Maritime Decarbonization”, invites high-quality original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address innovative pathways toward a low-carbon maritime transportation sector. We seek contributions that explore energy system optimization, the sustainable use of alternative fuels, waste energy recovery technologies, decision support systems, and other strategies for maritime decarbonization.
Particular emphasis is placed on studies that improve energy efficiency, evaluating the technical performance and scalability of onboard carbon capture and storage technologies, and developing integrated engineering approaches that link clean energy innovations with practical implementation in maritime operations.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for technical dialogue and collaboration, bringing together researchers, engineers, and practitioners to accelerate the transition to sustainable and resilient maritime energy systems through engineering excellence and scientific innovation.
Dr. Luis Alfonso Díaz-Secades
Prof. Dr. Jonas W. Ringsberg
Prof. Dr. Carlos Guedes Soares
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- maritime decarbonization
- IMO net-zero framework
- waste energy recovery
- carbon capture and storage
- alternative fuels
- optimization of energy systems
- decision support systems
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