Aim and Scope:
The Journal of Maritime Innovation and Sustainability (JMIS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and sustainable practices in the maritime, marine, and ocean-related sectors. It serves as a platform for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to share original research, applied studies, reviews, and case analyses that foster sustainable growth, technological advancement, and innovative solutions in maritime engineering, shipping, and transportation.
JMIS promotes interdisciplinary dialogue by integrating engineering, technology, operations, and policy aspects of the maritime industry, with a special focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation.
Scope
The journal welcomes contributions from (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Maritime Transportation & Logistics
- Sustainable shipping operations and port management
- Decarbonization of maritime supply chains
- Smart port technologies and digital shipping
- Transport economics, shipping policy, and regulation
- Ship & Marine Engineering Innovation
- Innovative ship design and retrofitting for energy efficiency
- Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuels (LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels)
- Advanced materials, corrosion management, and structural integrity
- Sustainability & Environmental Management
- IMO compliance and global maritime environmental regulations
- Life-cycle assessment and circular economy in shipping
- Ballast water treatment, waste management, and ocean conservation
- Marine Renewable Energy
- Offshore wind, tidal, wave, and hybrid energy systems
- Floating platforms and coastal integration of renewables
- Energy transition strategies in maritime sectors
- Maritime Safety, Risk & Human Factors
- Safety management systems and accident prevention
- Risk assessment and emergency response planning
- Human element, workforce training, and operational readiness
- Digitalization & Smart Maritime Technologies
- Big data, IoT, and AI applications in shipping and ports
- Autonomous vessels and digital twins
- Predictive maintenance and performance monitoring
- Case Studies & Best Practices
- Industrial case studies, port operations, and shipyard innovations
- Benchmarking sustainability practices across regions
- Technology transfer and applied innovations in maritime sectors
