Advancements in Autonomous Systems for Complex Maritime Operations
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: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: marine structural engineering; offshore artificial intelligence development and applications; subsea pipelines and risers; construction of marine big data; flexible pipes; marine cables and umbilicals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in autonomous systems that have transformed ocean exploration and development. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASSs) are playing increasingly important roles in promoting our understanding and utilization of ocean resources. However, the intricate ocean environment presents unique challenges, including dynamic weather conditions, unpredictable sea states, limited underwater communication, uncertain hydrodynamics, diverse operational requirements, and mission-specific constraints. These factors complicate the deployment and operation of autonomous systems in maritime applications. This Special Issue aims to collect cutting-edge research that addresses these challenges and advances the field of autonomous maritime systems, providing the academic community with innovative solutions and methodologies for complex maritime operations.
This Special Issue invites submissions concerning the latest experimental and simulation studies related to autonomous systems in maritime environments. The Guest Editors, together with the Editors of the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, will provide a high-quality review process and ensure the efficient publication of original research and review articles on the following topics:
- Autonomous systems for maritime shipping and transportation;
- Oceanbathymetric surveying technologies using AUVs/ASVs;
- Deep-sea mining automation and remote operation systems;
- Maritimesearch and rescue operations using autonomous systems;
- Underwater wireless communication systems for maritime operations;
- Port automation and autonomous harbor management systems;
- Offshore renewable energy installation and maintenance automation;
- Autonomous oil and gas exploration and pipeline inspection;
- Robot-assistedenvironmental monitoring and data collection;
- Robot-assistedfisheries management and aquaculture operations;
- Border surveillance assisted by autonomous systems.
Prof. Dr. Yong Bai
Dr. Liang Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine engineering
- maritime operations
- automation
- artificial intelligence
- autonomous surface vehicles
- autonomous underwater vehicles
- unmanned aerial vehicles
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