Advanced Studies in Marine Vessel Motion Control
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 June 2026 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fuzzy systems; sliding mode control; autonomous surface vehicle (ASV)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The motion control of marine vessels is fundamental to the safety, efficiency and autonomy of maritime operations. This Special Issue invites contributions exploring cutting-edge research and innovative applications in this dynamic field. It aims to present the latest theoretical advancements, computational methods and technological solutions for controlling vessel motion across diverse scenarios. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, advanced control algorithms (e.g., adaptive, predictive and robust control), intelligent autonomous navigation systems, dynamic positioning, path following and trajectory tracking in complex environments and the integration of artificial intelligence for enhanced decision-making. Studies addressing energy-efficient maneuvering, motion stabilization under environmental disturbances (waves, wind, currents) and the application of sensor fusion and data-driven techniques are particularly welcome. By compiling high-quality research, this collection aims to address core challenges in vessel motion control and explore pathways from theoretical innovation to practical implementation, offering valuable insights for the development of next-generation intelligent and resilient marine-control systems.
Prof. Dr. Ying Zhao
Prof. Dr. Shuanghe Yu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- motion control
- autonomous navigation
- dynamic positioning
- path following
- adaptive control
- intelligent control systems
- disturbance rejection
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