II-1 Offshore Engineering and Structures

Scope | Offshore platforms, floating infrastructure, and subsea engineering.

Advance the design and deployment of offshore structures.

Improve reliability and performance in harsh marine environments.

Support sustainable and safe operations through engineering innovation.

II-2 Offshore Wind Power Technology

Scope | Marine renewables, wind turbines, and maintenance systems.

Enhance turbine performance, anchoring solutions, and grid integration.

Develop smart maintenance systems and predictive diagnostics.

Promote safety and sustainability in offshore wind deployment.

II-3 Intelligent Ships and Autonomous Navigation

Scope | Smart navigation, AI, and unmanned vessels

Develop perception, control, and decision-making systems for ships.

Design and test autonomous surface and underwater vehicles.

Contribute to regulatory frameworks for unmanned vessel operations.

II-5 Engineering Safety and Reliability

Scope | Structural integrity, safety analysis, and risk mitigation

Analyze engineering failures and risk scenarios.

Develop safety protocols and monitoring systems.

Provide recommendations for engineering best practices.

II-6 Deep-Sea Resource and Mining

Scope | Deep-sea mining, nodules, crusts, and environmental impacts

Promote responsible and regulated resource development.

Assess the potential of seabed mineral extraction.

Study impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.

II-7 Polar Shipping and Marine Engineering

Scope | Cold-climate vessel design and polar engineering

Support polar scientific missions with engineering solutions.

Design ice-class vessels and polar exploration systems.

Address challenges in navigation and safety under extreme conditions.

II-8 Port Operation and Shipping Logistics

Scope | Port operations, logistics chains, and smart maritime platforms

Optimize port operations and management for efficiency and automation.

Enhance shipping logistics and global supply chain integration.

Develop smart and sustainable maritime platforms with digital and green solutions.

II-9 Marine Renewable Energies

Scope | Wave, tidal, OTEC, salinity gradient, and other ocean renewables

Design efficient energy converters and mooring systems.

Conduct feasibility and impact assessments.

Support commercial deployment and regulatory development.

II-10 Deep-Sea Exploration Technology

Scope | Sensors, submersibles, robotics, and tech platforms

Develop advanced imaging, sampling, and remote sensing tools.

Innovate in deep-diving AUVs, ROVs, and hybrid systems.

Enable multidisciplinary deep-ocean research missions.

II-11 Ship Maneuvering and Control

Scope | Hydrodynamic control, maneuverability modeling, and simulations

Study ship dynamics under varied conditions.

Develop real-time control systems for navigation and safety.

Integrate simulation tools in design and operation planning.

II-12 AI-Driven Ocean Engineering

Scope | AI in engineering design, predictive maintenance, robotics, and autonomy

Integrate AI and machine learning in engineering design and monitoring.

Develop intelligent robotic systems for subsea tasks.

Apply predictive analytics for maintenance and system integrity.

Build interdisciplinary platforms bridging AI and marine engineering.

II-13 Early Career Committee

Scope | Early Career Committee for Ocean Engineering & Technology

Supports next-gen training, mentorship, and career development.