Advances in Marine Electric Propulsion: Technologies, Systems Integration and Sustainable Maritime Transportation
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: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 195
Special Issue Editor
Interests: marine electric propulsion; hydrogen fuel cells; autonomous vessel systems; AI-driven energy management; renewable energies; electrical engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The maritime sector faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Marine electric propulsion systems offer enormous potential for environmentally friendly maritime transportation and have emerged as a transformative technology. Advances in battery technology, electric motors, and power management systems have accelerated the adoption of electric propulsion, moving it from specialized applications to widespread use across a variety of vessel types.
The goal of this Special Issue is to highlight state-of-the-art studies on systems integration methodologies, marine electric propulsion technologies, and their application in sustainable maritime transportation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: electric motors, power electronics systems, energy storage systems, hybrid propulsion architectures, power management techniques, fuel cells, and electric autonomous vessel systems. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that advance knowledge in these areas. Contributions addressing innovative strategies for energy efficiency, the integration of renewable energy, AI-driven optimization, and practical implementation issues in marine contexts will be given special consideration.
Prof. Dr. Mohamad Issa
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- marine electric propulsion
- maritime electrification
- hybrid propulsion
- energy storage
- power management
- sustainable shipping
- electric motors
- battery systems
- fuel cells
- green maritime
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
