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Challenges of Marine Energy Development and Facilities Engineering
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Challenges of Marine Energy Development and Facilities Engineering

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Energy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 905

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Andrei

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Faculty of Engineering, University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Domneasca 47, 800008 Galati, Romania
Interests: renewable energy; wave energy; wind power; offshore wind turbines; floating solar photovoltaic; power transmission; CAD/CAM/CAE; modeling; simulation; polymer composites; nanocomposites

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Marine energy, which includes wave, tidal, and ocean thermal energy, offers significant prospects as a renewable energy source. In practice, the development of equipment specific to the exploitation of marine energy presents numerous challenges and raises complex engineering issues. Adverse ocean environments, including strong currents and wave forces, high salinity and corrosion, extreme weather conditions, high pressure and variable temperatures, biofouling, and limited accessibility, pose serious risks to the sustainability and maintenance of infrastructure.

The primary aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for discussing the following topics:

  • Technical challenges in the design, deployment, and maintenance of marine energy devices and infrastructure (e.g., wave and tidal turbines, offshore platforms, mooring systems);
  • Resource assessment and modeling of marine energy potential, including hydrodynamic modeling and forecasting;
  • Environmental impact analysis of marine energy systems on marine ecosystems and coastal processes;
  • Materials and corrosion engineering in harsh marine environments;
  • Innovative design and smart monitoring technologies for offshore facilities;
  • Case studies of pilot projects and operational marine energy farms;
  • Offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation.

The scope spans theoretical, experimental, and applied research that supports the development of robust, efficient, and environmentally responsible marine energy systems, and we are therefore pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue with original research and review articles on the main aspects of marine energy development and facilities engineering. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: marine renewable energy, offshore infrastructure, wave and tidal energy, structural integrity, floating solar photovoltaic, hydrodynamic modeling, energy conversion efficiency, and environmental impact.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Andrei
Guest Editor

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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 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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 renewable energy
  • offshore infrastructure
  • wave and tidal energy
  • corrosion resistance
  • structural integrity
  • environmental impact
  • energy conversion efficiency
  • floating solar photovoltaic
  • hydrodynamic modeling

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A Conceptual Pre-Standardization Framework for the Land-Based Test and Evaluation of Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Tank and Supply Systems
by Hyojeong Kim and Wook Kwon
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(11), 2203; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112203 - 19 Nov 2025
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In response to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s greenhouse gas reduction targets and the growing demand for decarbonization in the maritime sector, the development of hydrogen-fueled ship technologies has gained increasing attention. Liquid hydrogen (LH2) is regarded as a promising marine [...] Read more.
In response to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s greenhouse gas reduction targets and the growing demand for decarbonization in the maritime sector, the development of hydrogen-fueled ship technologies has gained increasing attention. Liquid hydrogen (LH2) is regarded as a promising marine fuel due to its high energy density per unit volume when liquefied at −253 °C, enabling large-scale storage and transportation. However, critical technical challenges remain in cryogenic storage, transfer, vaporization processes, and safety assurance. This study proposes a conceptual pre-standardization framework for land-based evaluation of LH2 fuel tank and supply systems, supported by preliminary validation using LN2 surrogate tests. The protocol is established through a reinterpretation of existing international and domestic standards (KGS AC111, ISO/TR 15916, CGA H-3) and adapted to Korean demonstration environments. Test items were categorized into (i) supply performance (flow and pressure), (ii) vaporization and heating performance (temperature), and (iii) safety functions, with acceptance criteria benchmarked against international guidelines. To overcome the significant safety and cost constraints of handling actual LH2, liquid nitrogen (LN2) was applied as a surrogate medium to enable preliminary validation under safe and practical conditions, and process simulations are proposed as a future pathway for comprehensive verification. The results highlight not only the application but also the localization and refinement of global standards into a practical protocol for small- to medium-sized ship applications. This protocol is expected to serve as a critical reference for subsequent sea trials and commercialization, thereby contributing to the advancement of eco-friendly marine fuel technologies and strengthening international competitiveness in the hydrogen powered shipping sector. Full article
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Influence of Wind Direction Variability on Power Prediction in the OpenFAST with Corrected Meteorological Data
by Dongmyung Im, Yeonbin Lee and Yoon Hyeok Bae
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(11), 2106; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112106 - 5 Nov 2025
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Time-varying wind conditions, on which wind turbines depend, significantly influence power generation performance. Accordingly, this study proposes an approach to improve the accuracy of wind power generation prediction by incorporating time-varying wind conditions into the OpenFAST wind turbine model. An OpenFAST wind turbine [...] Read more.
Time-varying wind conditions, on which wind turbines depend, significantly influence power generation performance. Accordingly, this study proposes an approach to improve the accuracy of wind power generation prediction by incorporating time-varying wind conditions into the OpenFAST wind turbine model. An OpenFAST wind turbine model was constructed using wind speed and wind direction data collected from the weather station near the wind farm. The numerical model was composed of cases where only wind speed was considered and cases where the time-varying wind direction was considered. And the hourly and daily power generation prediction results were compared and analyzed with the actual power generation through indicators such as correlation coefficient, RMSE (Root Mean Square Error) and NRMSE (Normalized Root Mean Square Error). As a result, in the model that reflects time-varying wind direction, errors were reduced and linear correlation was improved, both in comparison with actual power generation. Therefore, it can be concluded that this model enhances the accuracy of power generation prediction. Consequently, this study highlights the importance of considering time-varying wind direction in OpenFAST wind turbine simulation. Full article
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