Aims and Scope

The African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture (AJOMENA) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality original research, review articles, and technical papers in marine engineering, naval architecture, and related maritime sciences. The journal aims to advance theoretical understanding, engineering practice, and innovation, with particular emphasis on safe, efficient, and sustainable marine and maritime systems. 
AJOMENA covers research on the design, analysis, construction, operation, and maintenance of ships, offshore structures, and marine systems. The journal welcomes contributions that integrate fundamental science with practical engineering applications, addressing emerging technological, environmental, and regulatory challenges in the global maritime sector.  The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:  
1. Ship and Offshore Structures  
  • Ship design, construction, and production techniques  
  • Offshore platforms, subsea structures, and structural integrity. 
  • Maintenance, durability, and reliability of marine structures  
2. Hydrodynamics, Ocean, and Offshore Engineering  
  • Hydrodynamics, seakeeping, and stability analysis 
  • Ocean engineering applications, including wave, current, and coastal dynamics  
  • Offshore engineering systems and marine environment interaction  
3. Marine Propulsion and Power Systems  
  • Marine propulsion, power generation, and energy efficiency. 
  • Fuel optimisation, emission reduction, and energy management  
4. Marine Materials and Corrosion  
  • Marine-grade materials and composites
  • Corrosion prevention, protection, and monitoring. 
  • Material testing and performance evaluation under local conditions  
5. Ports, Harbours, and Coastal Infrastructure  
  • Port and harbour design, construction, and maintenance  
  • Coastal engineering, shoreline protection, and sediment management 
  • Inland water transport and navigation systems  
6. Maritime Safety and Operational Reliability  
  • Safety engineering, risk assessment, and accident analysis  
  • Operational optimisation for ships, offshore platforms, and ocean systems 
  • Emergency response, resilience, and reliability studies  
7. Emerging Technologies and Interdisciplinary Applications  
  • Automation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and robotics in marine systems. 
  • Computational modelling, simulation, and experimental methods 
  • Integration of renewable energy and sustainability-driven engineering solutions  
8. Regional and Local Content Focus  
  • Research reflecting African operational environments and maritime conditions  
  • Locally generated data and context-specific case studies. 
  • Adapted engineering solutions for shipbuilding, ports, offshore, ocean, and inland water transport  
AJOMENA encourages interdisciplinary research linking marine engineering with ocean engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental science, and digital technologies. Studies addressing decarbonisation, climate resilience, and innovation in ship and offshore system design are particularly welcome.