The International Conference on Marine Engineering & Technology (ICMET 2025)

Aim:

The second International Conference on Marine Engineering & Technology, Oman 2025 (ICMET Oman 2025) is organized by the Marine Engineering Department of the Military Technological College (MTC), Oman under the umbrella of ‘International Congress on Engineering Advancements, Science and Technology, 2025 (ICEAST 2025)’. Building on the success of the inaugural conference held in 2019, ICMET 2025 will provide a unique platform for high-level interactions and discussions on a diverse array of marine engineering, science, and technology topics relevant to the international community. The ICMET will focus on the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in marine engineering, with a special emphasis on Oman Vision 2040 and its alignment with global trends. The industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and maritime professionals will gather to discuss themes such as economic diversification through green and sustainable marine technologies, naval ships and shipbuilding, digital transformation in marine technologies, education, training, and workforce development, safety and risk management in marine environment, smart logistic support and infrastructure. The event will highlight Oman’s strategic role in shaping the future of the maritime industry while addressing global challenges like climate change, ocean and marine life conservation and maritime traffic safety. Taking place at the innovative and forward-thinking Military Technological College (MTC) in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, this is an excellent opportunity to attend a high level technical international conference located in the strikingly beautiful Gulf of Oman with its rich maritime history dating back more than a millennium.

Key Themes: The themes of ICMET 2025 are designed to guide discussions and sessions, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to advancing Oman’s marine sector while aligning with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and global maritime trends. These themes focus on driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth within the maritime industry. The key themes include:

· Economic Diversification through Green and Sustainable Marine Technologies

· Naval Ships and Shipbuilding Solutions

· Digital Transformation in Marine technologies

· Safety and Risk Management in Marine Environment

· Smart Logistic Support and Infrastructure

By addressing these themes, ICMET Oman 2025 aims to advance the Sultanate’s maritime industry in a way that is sustainable, innovative, and aligned with Oman Vision 2040’s economic and environmental priorities.

Conference Tracks and sub-tracks

1. Economic Diversification through Green and Sustainable Marine Technologies

Fuel cell technologies for marine applications
Marine gas turbines: trends and innovations
Waste heat recovery in propulsion systems
Biofuel development for naval and commercial vessels
Wind-assisted propulsion technologies
Hybrid electric and solar propulsion systems
Offshore wind energy: floating platforms and mooring systems
Integration of multiple renewable energy systems
Corrosion control for offshore energy platforms
Environmental impacts of offshore energy
Marine renewable energy grid integration
Training for green technologies and sustainable shipping

2. Naval Ships and Shipbuilding Solutions

Autonomous naval ship maintenance, operations and mission planning
Legal and regulatory challenges for autonomous ships
Remote monitoring and control of unmanned vessels
Autonomous vessels for deep-sea exploration
Unmanned naval combat scenarios and technologies
Energy-efficient ship designs
Hybrid and electric propulsion systems
Energy storage and power management solutions.
Advanced stealth technologies for naval ships
Naval ship cybersecurity and defense strategies
Weapon system integration in naval vessels
Future trends in naval combat ships
Advanced composite materials for lightweight shipbuilding
Modular shipbuilding for efficiency and cost reduction
Automated shipyards and robotics in shipbuilding

3. Digital Transformation in Marine technologies

AI-driven ship operations and automation technologies
AI-driven navigation and collision avoidance systems
Big data analytics for predictive maintenance
Blockchain for shipping logistics and documentation
Cybersecurity threats and countermeasures for digital ships
Advanced sensor integration for real-time decision-making
Cloud-based ship management platforms
Role of edge computing in smart shipping
Case studies on digitalized maritime operations
Incorporating AI and automation in marine engineering education

4. Safety and Risk Management in Marine Environment

Risk assessment and management in marine engineering
Advances in firefighting and emergency response systems
Maritime cybersecurity for protecting critical systems
Structural health monitoring for naval and commercial vessels
Technologies for improving crew safety on naval ships
Resilience strategies for extreme weather conditions at sea
Safety training for modern naval operations
Role of digital technologies in maritime safety
Incident response and disaster recovery in marine operations
Safety standards and certifications for autonomous vessels

5. Smart Logistic Support and Infrastructure

Autonomous systems for cargo handling and port operations
Smart ports: digital logistics and supply chain management
Role of AI in optimizing port efficiency
Integration of IoT and real-time data in port management
Automated container terminals and robotics in logistics
5G connectivity for enhanced port operations
Predictive analytics for supply chain resilience
Case studies on smart port transformations

Indexing

All accepted manuscripts will be published in IOP Publishing; Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS) OR Earth and Environmental Science (EES); provides volume data to the abstracting and indexing providers on publication.
All accepted manuscripts will be abstracted and indexed in Scopus.
All papers are submitted for evaluation for indexing in Web of Science (CPCI). Web of Science assesses all submitted volumes against their own quality criteria.

Author Guide:

Authors who wish to submit their papers are advised to review the submission guidelines carefully before proceeding. Please refer to the provided link for detailed templates and guidelines: Templates and guidelines for proceedings papers – IOPscience.

Paper Submission:

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