The International Journal of Maritime Engineering
The International Journal of Maritime Engineering (IJME) is RINA’s flagship peer-reviewed technical journal, sharing maritime engineering research, technical knowledge and innovation with the global industry.
Published quarterly as part of RINA’s official Transactions, IJME provides a bridge between research and real-world engineering practice. It brings together full research papers and shorter technical notes covering ship design, marine engineering, maritime technology and emerging developments across the sector.
RINA Members can access IJME at a discounted rate.
What IJME covers
IJME publishes both full research papers and shorter technical notes, covering topics such as:
- ship design and optimisation;
- hydrodynamics and vessel performance;
- autonomous ships and maritime robotics;
- advanced hull design and simulation;
- sustainability, efficiency and decarbonisation;
- crew training for new technologies;
- emerging maritime engineering ideas and applications.
Each paper is peer reviewed by experts in the relevant field, supporting the quality, rigour and technical value of the journal.
Who it is for
IJME is for professionals and researchers working across the maritime sector, including:
- naval architects and marine engineers;
- ship designers, shipyards and operators;
- researchers and universities;
- regulators and classification societies;
- professionals working on future maritime technologies.
Why read IJME?
RINA has published maritime research since 1860, with more than 5,000 peer-reviewed technical papers published through its Transactions.
IJME continues this tradition by providing a trusted space for technical knowledge, applied research and industry insight. It brings together academic research, industry case studies and emerging innovation to support knowledge exchange across the maritime engineering community.
Technical notes
Alongside full research papers, IJME publishes shorter technical notes.
These provide a route for early-stage ideas, developing research and practical innovations to be shared with the wider maritime community.
Access IJME
IJME is available by subscription, with preferential rates for RINA members.
IJME welcomes high-quality technical papers and technical notes from across the maritime engineering community.
IJME is available through individual subscription. Users will need to log in to access subscription content.
Individual subscription options
RINA Member Subscription
Print and online access for 1 year
£55
Individual Online Subscription
Online access for 1 year
£75
Individual Print and Online Subscription
Print and online access for 1 year
£120
Reviewer Subscription
Online access for 1 year
No cost
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