Sustainable Design of Yachts and Ships: Trends in Green Marine ‎Engineering

  • Authors

    • Aakansha Soy Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, Kalinga University, Raipur, India
    • Roohee Khan Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, Kalinga University, Raipur, India
    • Dr. Mahima Gulati Assistant Professor, New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/rzv62e33

    Received date: May 2, 2025

    Accepted date: May 29, 2025

    Published date: October 31, 2025

  • Green Marine Engineering; Sustainable Ship Design; Renewable Energy Systems; Alternative Marine Fuels; Eco-friendly Materials; IMO ‎Environmental Regulations.

  • Abstract

    Marine operations have an increasing need to lower their environmental impact by cutting fuel use and reducing emissions and pollution. ‎Environmental concerns have prompted the industry to address these issues, leading to increased interest in sustainable and eco-friendly ‎solutions for the design of yachts and ships. This project explores current trends in environmentally conscious marine engineering by ‎researching sustainable designs and advanced technical elements, and materials to shape the future of the ecologically conscious maritime ‎industry. The focus is mainly on developing renewable energy systems, using wind and solar energy-efficient engines, and exploring ‎alternative fuel sources, amid hydrogen technology and LNG. The research explores innovative technologies like Internet of Things systems ‎and self-piloting ships, which propel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The paper examines waste management practices and the ‎selection of biodegradable and recyclable materials in shipbuilding. The research paper explores the International Maritime Organization ‎‎(IMO) standards as legislative frameworks that explain how these rules foster the establishment of sustainable practices. The author ‎examines the evolution of the ocean industry, demonstrating how it uses green technologies for environmental conservation to maintain fleet ‎efficiency and profitability‎.

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    Soy , A. ., Khan , R. ., & Gulati , D. M. . (2025). Sustainable Design of Yachts and Ships: Trends in Green Marine ‎Engineering. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(SI-1), 414-417. https://doi.org/10.14419/rzv62e33