African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture

Author Guidelines

1. Scope of the Journal

The African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture (AJOMENA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research in offshore engineering, naval architecture, and marine technology. AJOMENA covers:

S/N	Core Subject	Sub-Disciplines	Notes / Examples
1	Marine Materials & Corrosion	• Steel • Composites • Alloys • Coatings • Anti-corrosion strategies	• Material selection • Degradation analysis • Lifecycle assessment
2	Marine Engineering Systems	• Propulsion systems • Auxiliary machinery • Electrical systems • HVAC • Power generation	• Efficiency analysis •Maintenance • Operational performance
3	Experimental Methods & Laboratory Techniques	• Model testing • Towing tank experiments • Wave flumes • Instrumentation calibration	• Verification • Validation • Scaling laws • Measurement accuracy
4	Marine Operations & Maintenance	• Offshore installation • Vessel operations • Maintenance planning • Logistics	• Life-cycle management • Operational safety • Performance optimisation
5	Marine Safety & Risk Management	• Maritime safety regulations • SOLAS compliance • Risk assessment • Emergency procedures	• Accident analysis • Safety management • Hazard mitigation
6	Ocean Data & Instrumentation	• Ocean sensors • Data acquisition • Telemetry • Ocean observation systems	• Real-time monitoring • Big data analysis • AI-assisted prediction
7	Hydrodynamics & Fluid Mechanics	• Ocean waves • Currents • Turbulence • Wave-structure interactions • Tidal flows	• Offshore hydrodynamics • Ship resistance • Offshore renewable energy
8	Naval Architecture & Ship Design	• Hull form design • Stability • Resistance & propulsion • Maneuverability • Seakeeping • Lightship & full-load conditions	• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) • Model testing • Optimisation
9	Marine Geotechnics & Soil Mechanics	• Subsea soil investigation • Foundation design • Seabed interaction	• Pile design • Anchoring systems • Seabed stability (Advanced)
10	Robotics & Automation	• Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) • Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) • Marine robotics	• Sensors • Navigation • Underwater exploration • Maintenance operations
11	Computational Modeling & Simulation	• FEA • Multibody dynamics • Ship motion simulations	• Design optimization • Digital twins • Numerical validation
12	Oceanography & Ocean Engineering	• Physical oceanography • Ocean modeling • Sediment dynamics • Bathymetry •Ocean instrumentation	• Surveying • Remote sensing • Wave/current prediction
13	Marine Structures & Offshore Engineering	• Offshore platforms • Subsea systems • Risers • Mooring systems • Floating structures • Oil & gas infrastructure	• Structural analysis • Fatigue • Corrosion • Reliability • Load assessment
14	Marine Renewable Energy	• Offshore wind • Wave energy • Tidal energy • Marine current turbines	• Energy conversion • Structural integration • Environmental impact

2. Types of Articles and Characteristics

Article Type	Purpose	Typical Structure	Word Count	Key Features / Author Guidance
Perspective / Commentary	Provide expert opinion, insights, or policy guidance	Abstract, Background/Context, Analysis/Discussion, Recommendations, References	1,500–3,000	• Evidence-based viewpoint • Minimal data required • Highlights future research directions or policy implications • Peer-reviewed
Technical Note / Short Communication	Present significant preliminary findings or technical observations concisely	Abstract, Introduction, Methodology / Analysis, Results, Conclusion, References	2,000–3,500	• Focus on a single idea or technique • Rapid dissemination • Concise figures and tables • Limited references • Ensure methods are replicable
Case Study	Analyse a specific project, vessel, or engineering challenge	Abstract, Introduction, Case Description, Methodology, Results / Analysis, Lessons Learned, Conclusion, References	3,500–6,000	• Provides detailed project context • Practical applications and lessons learned • Includes project-specific data • Emphasises replicable methodology
Original Research Article	Report novel findings, methods, or experiments	Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References	5,000–8,000	• Presents new data or techniques • Detailed methodology for replicability • Includes figures and tables • Follow IEEE-style citations • Peer-reviewed
Review Article	Critically summarise existing knowledge, trends, or technologies	Abstract, Introduction, Thematic Sections, Discussion, Conclusion, References	6,000–10,000	• Comprehensive literature synthesis • Identifies gaps and future directions • Comparative tables encouraged • Evidence-based and peer-reviewed

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another journal.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material included in this submission.

Privacy Statement

The African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded by the journal.

Collection of Personal Information

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Use of Information

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Personal data will not be used for any purposes other than those stated above.

Confidentiality

All personal information is treated as confidential. The editorial team ensures that:

Reviewer identities are kept confidential in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy
Submitted manuscripts and associated data are not disclosed to unauthorized individuals

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