Top 10 Ocean Engineering Journals In The World 2026

1. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science

Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science (JOES) provides a medium for the publication of original research and latest development work in the field of ocean engineering and science. JOES welcomes papers in aspects of ocean engineering and science. Specific themes include, but are not limited to: Aquacultural Engineering Linear and Nonlinear Water Waves Ocean Acoustics Polar and Arctic Engineering Buoyancy and Stability (Static and Dynamic) Marine Environmental Engineering Ocean Engineering Polar and Arctic Sciences and Technology Cable, Mooring, Buoy Technology Marine Structural Mechanics Ocean Mining Safety and Reliability CFD and VIV Model Tests Ocean Renewable Energy Instrumentation more...

2. Water Science and Engineering

Water Science and Engineering is an international, peer-reviewed research publication covering new concepts, theories, methods, and techniques related to water issues. The journal aims to publish research that helps advance the theoretical and practical understanding of water resources, aquatic environment, aquatic ecology, and water engineering, with emphases placed on the innovation and applicability of science and technology in large-scale hydropower project construction, large river and lake regulation, inter-basin water transfer, hydroelectric energy development, ecological restoration, the development of new materials, and more...

3. Journal of Meteorological Research

Being the official journal of the Chinese Meteorological Society, Journal of Meteorological Research (previously known as Acta Meteorologica Sinica) publishes the latest achievements and developments in the field of atmospheric sciences, especially in the following: pure and applied meteorology, climatology and climate change, marine meteorology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, cloud physics and weather modification, numerical weather prediction, data assimilation, atmospheric sounding and remote sensing, atmospheric environment and air pollution, radar and satellite meteorology, agricultural and forest meteorology, etc. The journal is intended to more...

4. Journal of Marine Science and Application

he aim of the Journal of Marine Science and Application (JMSA) is to provide a platform for current issues in a range of topics relevant to marine science and engineering, and to guide engineering application for scientists and engineers. more...

5. Journal of Ocean University of China

The Journal of Ocean University of China (Oceanic and Coastal Sea Research) was established in 2002 as one of the official journals of the Ocean University of China. This quarterly journal is published in English so as to serve a wider circle of readers internationally. more...

6. Applied Ocean Research

Applied Ocean Research is published by Elsevier, based in Brazil, publishing since 2013. It covers research in Engineering. Topics covered include law, society, sociology of law, legal theory. The journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ; it uses a anonymous peer review process. For full aims and scope, see the journal's official page. more...

7. Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs

Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs is published by Taylor & Francis, publishing since 2009. It covers research in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Engineering. The journal is indexed in Scopus. more...

8. Brodogradnja

Brodogradnja is published by University of Zagreb Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, based in Croatia, publishing since 2005. It covers research in Engineering. Topics covered include shipping, offshore, naval architecture, shipbuilding. The journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ; it uses a anonymous peer review process. Article processing charge: 800 EUR. For full aims and scope, see the journal's official page. more...

9. China Ocean Engineering

China Ocean Engineering is published by Springer Nature, publishing since 1996. It covers research in Energy, Engineering, Earth and Planetary Sciences. The journal is indexed in Scopus. more...

10. Chinese Journal of Ship Research

Chinese Journal of Ship Research is published by Editorial Department of Chinese Journal of Ship Research, based in China, publishing since 2006. It covers research in Engineering. Topics covered include ship design, naval architecture, marine engineering, hydrodynamics, structural mechanics, combat systems. The journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ; it uses a double anonymous peer review process. Article processing charge: 1600 CNY. For full aims and scope, see the journal's official page. more...