Naval architecture, ocean & marine engineering
We're a key provider of innovative and useful research for the maritime, oil and gas and marine renewables industries across the world.
Our vision is to uphold our position as a world-leading centre of marine technology, by developing a sustainable research environment which supports continuous improvement and growth.
We're carrying out research which is supporting industry in a useful and innovative way. We've state-of-the-art facilities, which includes the largest towing/wave tank of any UK academic institution.
Our staff are internationally recognised for their expertise.
We take part in many different research projects and networks funded by the UK government, the EU and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Our researchers also participate in research bodies such as the EU Research and Development Co-ordination Group and the International Maritime Organisation.
Areas of research
Safety
Our research is internationally recognised as the leading authority in maritime safety, stability and human factors in design and operation.
Sustainable shipping
We're conducting research in all areas related to increasing shipping’s sustainability including marine noise and vibration, energy efficiency, predictive maintenance and ship recycling.
Oil & gas
From our offshore hydrodynamics expertise to our research in offshore structures, we support the oil and gas industry in addressing the key challenges of the future.
Marine renewables
We're involved in the research and testing of various offshore wind, current and wave energy devices.Staff
Contact us
Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
University of Strathclyde,
Henry Dyer Building
100 Montrose Street
Glasgow G4 0LZ
Discover more about the research in naval architecture, ocean & marine engineering
Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory
The majority of our experimental work is carried out in this laboratory. It's a large facility located next to the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow.
Carbon capture & storage
Strathclyde joins UK's largest carbon capture and storage research partnership, bringing world-leading expertise in areas such as carbon dioxide transport and environmental impact analysis.
Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
We're a world leading centre of marine technology.
Faculty of Engineering
We are the largest engineering faculty in Scotland.
Maritime Safety Research Centre
Our new Maritime Safety Research Centre is a global first. We're currently looking to appoint world-class experts. Find out more and join our team.
Workshop on SOLAS 2020 - Meeting the New Challenges.
SOLAS 2020 - Meeting the New Challenges
October 2018
A workshop on SOLAS organised by the MSRC and the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering.
