Naval architecture, ocean & marine engineeringResearch units

Research in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering is organised as two major research units:

  • Marine Transportation Research Unit
  • Ocean Energy Research Unit

The Units are bringing together academics working in closely related research areas, creating synergies and the critical mass for addressing large research project opportunities. It creates also a nurturing environment for early academics that benefit from the experiences and the exchange of ideas with more senior colleagues.

Container Cargo ship in seaport

The Maritime transport Research Unit

This is our most diverse research area which is supported by our internationally leading academics focusing on almost every research aspect in the field of maritime transportation.

The main activities in this research area focus on:

  • the stability and survivability of ships
  • human factors and navigational safety
  • energy-efficient ship design
  • marine engineering
  • alternative fuels and emissions
  • lifecycle risk management
Offshore wind turbines.

The Ocean Energy Research Unit

Our research in this area has a strong focus on offshore oil/gas and renewable energy. Our research activities in this area involve:

  • numerical and experimental hydrodynamics
  • structure and material research
  • offshore and other subsea structures
  • marine renewables energy devices

We're rated 1st in the UK & 3rd in the world for Marine/Ocean Engineering by ShanghaiRanking 2022