Contemporary Research on Improving the Performance of Modern Marine Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

Marine transportation plays a crucial role in global trade; the performance of modern marine vehicles has significantly improved over the past few decades, largely driven by IMO regulations. In addition, the demand for high-quality food and stable energy supplies brings new applications and challenges for ships and marine vehicles. As a result, researchers and engineers are striving to develop advanced technologies to improve the performance of modern marine vehicles in alignment with the rapid expansion of industry trends, including IoT, data mining, digital twin, AI, etc.

This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and insights from experts in the field, focusing on improving the performance of modern marine vehicles in both design and off-design conditions. Subsequently, it will cover a range of topics related to marine vehicle performance, including (but not limited to):

• The design and optimization of hull forms for improved hydrodynamic performance;
• The development of innovative propulsion systems, such as wind-propulsion, hybrid-electric and fuel cell systems;
• The prediction method and control technology of ship vibrations and underwater noise;
• The prediction and protection of ship shock vibration and noise;
• The application of composite materials in the ship’s design;
• Novel technologies for reducing GHG emissions and improving fuel efficiency;
• Emerging technologies for ship performance monitoring;
• The prediction of marine vehicle performance in a seaway;
• The optimization of ship operation;
• Data analytics in maritime applications.

We hope this Special Issue will provide a valuable resource for worldwide researchers, engineers, and practitioners working in the marine vehicle engineering and design field. We believe the articles in this issue will inspire new ideas and innovations, leading to further advancements in the performance of modern marine vehicles.

Dr. Shukui Liu
Prof. Dr. Fuzhen Pang
Guest Editors

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• green shipping
• marine hydrodynamics
• ship vibration and noise
• composite materials for vibration and noise reduction
• low noise design for modern marine vehicles
• model experiment and full-scale measurement
• holistic modeling of the resistance and propulsion system
• maritime safety
• sensor technology, data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence