Marine & Naval Engineering Step by Step: A Structured Introduction to Naval Machinery & Maritime Technology

Explore the field of marine and naval technology with Marine & Naval Engineering Step by Step. This clear and accessible guide takes you through the key principles, systems, and innovations that power the maritime industry.
Who Is This Book For?
Whether you’re an engineering student, maritime professional, or enthusiast, this book is your gateway to understanding the technologies and techniques that shape modern marine operations. With a clear, accessible structure, it is perfect for:

• Students: Build a strong foundation in marine engineering principles.
• Professionals: Stay updated on industry advancements and trends.
• Enthusiasts: Satisfy your curiosity about the engineering behind ships and naval machinery.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into 16 chapters covering foundational concepts, propulsion systems, naval architecture, offshore structures, environmental engineering, automation, and future trends.
• Step-by-Step Learning: Each chapter focuses on specific topics like ship stability, advanced navigation, and underwater vehicles, making complex ideas easy to grasp. Topics are broken into digestible sections, allowing readers to navigate at their own pace. Authored with a focus on both foundational learning and contemporary innovation.
• Practical Insights: Real-world examples and applications bring theoretical concepts to life, connecting learning to practice.
• Current Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on green shipbuilding, AI in maritime systems, and autonomous vessel technology.
• User-Friendly Language: Written in accessible terms to ensure readers from all backgrounds can enjoy and learn.

What Will You Learn?

• The fundamentals of ship hydrodynamics, buoyancy, and stability.
• How propulsion systems like diesel, electric, and hybrid engines drive vessels.
• Advances in automation, control systems, and AI for modern ships.
• Environmental compliance technologies and sustainable practices in marine engineering.
• The intricacies of designing naval vessels, from submarines to aircraft carriers.
• Techniques for maintaining and enhancing vessel performance through corrosion prevention, automation, and cutting-edge materials.

Key Topics Covered

• Marine engineering fundamentals
• Naval architecture
• Ship design principles
• Hydrodynamics
• Buoyancy
• Ship stability
• Propulsion systems
• Diesel engines
• Electric propulsion
• Hybrid propulsion systems
• Shaft alignment
• Energy efficiency
• Marine power systems
• LNG power systems
• Nuclear propulsion
• Engine maintenance
• Offshore engineering
• Floating platforms
• Oil rigs
• Subsea engineering
• Maritime navigation
• GPS systems
• RADAR
• SONAR
• Automation in shipping
• AI in maritime technology
• IoT in marine systems
• Cybersecurity in shipping
• Environmental engineering
• Pollution control
• Ballast water treatment
• MARPOL regulations
• Green shipbuilding
• Renewable energy in shipping
• Naval vessels
• Submarines
• Aircraft carriers
• Autonomous ships
• Underwater vehicles
• Corrosion prevention
• Maintenance strategies
• Future trends in marine engineering

As humanity continues to explore and utilize the oceans, marine and naval engineering remains at the forefront of innovation. Whether designing more efficient ships, ensuring environmental sustainability, or developing the vessels of tomorrow, this field drives progress in ways that affect us all.