OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Marine Science and Technology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Distributed-integrated model predictive control for cooperative operation with multi-vessel systems	81
An attention mechanism model based on positional encoding for the prediction of ship maneuvering motion in real sea state	49
A practical and online trajectory planner for autonomous ships’ berthing, incorporating speed control	27
Linear and nonlinear analyses of the porpoising dynamics of high-speed planing craft using full-scale trial data	22
Techno-economic model-based design space exploration of ‘combined’ ship propulsion systems	21
Numerical prediction of flow around a two-dimensional wing using reservoir computing	19
PULSE: an algorithm for multi-agent centralised high-density maritime traffic management based on guidance games	19
Estimation of full-scale performance of energy-saving devices using Boundary Layer Similarity model	19
Hydrodynamics of the self-diving function of thunniform swimmer relying on switching the caudal fin shape	18
Generation of structured grids using shrink and recover algorithm	18
Dynamic background suppression deconvolved high-resolution beamforming algorithm for the multibeam echo sounder	16
Encirclement advantage-guided improved multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient for multi-target underwater pursuit–evasion	16
A digital twin to predict failure probability of an FPSO hull based on corrosion models	16
Global–local hierarchical path planning method for unmanned surface vehicles based on dynamic constraints	15
Experimental verification of a twin-rotor CRP optimal design with end-plate effect in bollard state	14
Preliminary insights into Froude number effects on hydrodynamic derivatives for MMG-based maneuvering prediction	13
Sakawa River plume in Sagami Bay, Japan under weak wind condition: numerical simulation of coastal ocean dynamics and in situ observations for validation	13
Simulation study of the effect of loading condition changes on the maneuverability of a container ship	12
Adaptive steering control law for nonlinear maneuvering models with input magnitude and rate limits	12
Long-term prediction for vertical bending moment utilizing the AIS data and global wave data	11
False bottoms revisited: computational study for KCS under pure yaw motion in shallow water (H/T = 1.2)	11
Influence of the air injection pattern in the air lubrication system on the propulsive efficiency of ships	11
Optimum arrangement of the propulsion shafting system for a ship equipped with a shaft generator	10
The accuracy of the mean value engine model affected little by the accuracy of compressor mass flow rate model for a marine diesel engine	9
Experimental and numerical study on heave and pitch motion calculation of a trimaran	9

CFD study of a combined lift and drag-based novel Savonius vertical axis water turbine	9
Acknowledgment to reviewers	9
A novel adaptive approach to underwater ROV control: design and real-time experiments	9
Memory and skip variational autoencoder: a novel approach for ship trajectory anomaly detection	9
Modeling of maneuvering motion of an extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle	9
The kinetic energy recovery of a buoyancy engine	9
Comparison of measured and calculated heat ingress into cargo tanks of liquefied hydrogen carriers during international voyages	8
A high-precision velocity command acquisition method based on the UUV dynamic base recovery control system	8
Adaptive path-following control for high-underactuated underwater glider under hydrodynamic coefficient uncertainties	8
MMG 3DOF model identification with uncertainty of observation and hydrodynamic maneuvering coefficients using MCMC method	8
The effect of different appendages on the hydrodynamic performance of catamarans in regular waves	8
Model predictive formation control of multi-vessel systems considering ship-to-ship interaction	8
Research on hydrodynamic forces prediction of underwater vehicle based on Co-Kriging model	8
Robust control of unmanned sea surface vehicle using inertial delay control	8
Reliability assessment of the ocean thermal energy conversion systems through Monte Carlo simulation considering outside temperature variation	8
Collision probability reduction method for tracking control in automatic docking/berthing using reinforcement learning	7
Determine the navigation safety of the S-175 ship using predicted wave parameters	7
Correction to: A study on berthing and unberthing of a single-shaft ship with a bow thruster	7
Robust path-following control of the underactuated AUV with multiple uncertainties using combined UDE and UKF	7
Practical estimation method for extreme value distribution of von Mises stress in ship structure	6
Research on coupling mechanism of intelligent ship navigation risk factors based on N-K model	6
Line design and optimization for polar expedition cruise ships with transoceanic voyage characteristics	6
Event-triggered based multi-objective model predictive control for ship path following with velocity assignment	6
On the uniqueness of the approximate analytical solution of the surf-riding threshold in the IMO second generation intact stability criteria	6
On the limits of wavy cylinder wavelength and amplitude for effective wake and vortex-shedding control	6
Toward a hybrid approach for the risk analysis of maritime autonomous surface ships: a systematic review	6
Research on optimisation design of cavitation noise of pump-jet propulsion	6
Anti-disturbance depth control based on the robust $$L_{1}$$ filter for under-actuated AUV with switched linear parameter varying dynamics	6
Temperature interference in improved FBG pressure sensor for towing tank test	6
Correction: Flow field measurements around a marine propeller tip and vortex identification procedures	6
Multi-ship collision avoidance decision-making method under complex encounter situations	6
Effect of water depth on the movement of a submerged body at shallow depth	6
Conceptual design on the field of view of celestial navigation systems for maritime autonomous surface ships	6
Innovative dual-function SAIL-POD by Velettrica: experimental assessment and performance calibration	5
Power take-off technologies of point absorber wave energy converters: a review	5
Application of linear filter and moment equation for parametric rolling in irregular longitudinal waves	5
Acknowledgment to reviewers	5
Mapping and localization for autonomous ship using LiDAR SLAM on the sea	5
Research on ship engine room layout design method based on many-objective optimization	5
Optimized design of engine-propeller matching for multi-condition trawlers	5
Validation of operational guidance for parametric roll based on the extended Grim’s effective wave theory: insights from tank tests and 6-DOF simulation	5
An intelligent route planning algorithm integrating Q-learning and A* for dynamic marine environments	5
A coupled experimental and numerical investigation of the bubbly wake of a ship model in towing tank	4
Double the data rate in underwater acoustic communication using OFDM based on subcarrier power modulation	4
Acknowledgement to reviewers	4
Experimental low-speed positioning system with VecTwin rudder for automatic docking (berthing)	4
Automatic berthing control under wind disturbances and its implementation in an embedded system	4
The number of AHTSs and CLVs required for installation of floating offshore wind farms with weather characteristics and installation strategies	4
Development of a mathematical model for harbor maneuvers to realize modeling automation	4
Developing a sustainable fishing fleet structure considering Japan’s shipbuilding capacity	4

Research on collaborative collision avoidance method for multi-autonomous ships based on inter-ship game and interaction	4
Event-triggered dynamic performance constraint control for trajectory tracking of unmanned surface vehicle	4
Hydro-acoustic and structural analysis of marine propeller using two-way fluid–structure interaction	4
Proposing a hybrid ship maneuvering model through force/moment-level integration of MMG and FNN with output constraints	4
Relocation policy for container terminals in a seaport: a gap index approach using hybrid DEMATEL-fuzzy AHP	4
Analytic calculation of the collision area between two ships for static and dynamic situations	4
Application of virtual disk propulsion model for self-propelled surface ship in regular head wave	3
Downstream wake features of a Rood wing predicted by different turbulence models	3
Optimizing ship speed depending on cargo and wind-sea conditions for sustainable blue growth and climate change mitigation	3
Stochastic stabilization and destabilization of ship maneuvering motion by multiplicative noise	3
Machine learning for naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering	3
Spectral analysis on the component characteristics of wake systems generated by the submerged body	3
Dynamics of subsea mining machine umbilical’s with a passive compensation system	3
Dynamic analysis of drillship under extreme metocean hurricane condition in ultra-deep water	3
Risk-based supervisory control for autonomous ship navigation	3
A new approach to study the nonlinear energy transfer rate for an observed wave spectrum using splines	3
Safe towing operation and navigation for towed barge improved by active AIS with solar energy	3
Modelling and high-gain adaptive control of chaotic yawing of ship under wave disturbance	3
Analysis of submerged vehicle wakes in stratified ocean	3
Correction: On the uniqueness of the approximate analytical solution of the surf-riding threshold in the IMO second generation intact stability criteria	3
On the hydrodynamic derivatives with respect to heading angle for ship maneuvering in a canal	3
Optimization of horizontal spacing in cylinder-NACA0012 airfoil configuration in the Sharrow propeller using entropy generation analysis and multi-objective genetic algorithm	3
Artificial intelligence to predict critical events in port operations	3
Conceptualization and dynamic response of bio-inspired multi-utility floating offshore platform: TSUSUCA-DOLPHIN	3
RAO-based translation process for estimating extreme value distribution of nonlinear ship response in irregular waves	2
Validation of dynamic response of a 2-MW hybrid-spar floating wind turbine during power production	2
Statistical prediction for nonlinear failure function of linear loads: application to plate buckling in ship structure	2
Wave tank testing of a multi-purpose floating platform with aquaculture, wind turbine and wave energy converters	2
Development of model-based and model-free reactive control scheme: considering copper loss and movable-floater-displacement constraint for a wave energy converter	2
6DoF free-run CFD and its comparison with experimental data: turning and zig-zag maneuvers of KCS in shallow water	2
Capturing downstream wake of a marine current turbine by URANS and SST-IDDES	2
Dynamic inverse control of ship rudder roll/yaw stabilization based on neural network disturbance observer	2
Optimal path planning for unmanned surface vehicle using new modified local search ant colony optimization	2
Correction: Reproducibility evaluation of detailed directional spectrum based on mean spreading angle for ship performance estimation in actual seas	2
Reproducibility evaluation of detailed directional spectrum based on mean spreading angle for ship performance estimation in actual seas	2
Comparative study of LSTM and GRU models based on different feature selection methods on the prediction of marine supercharged boiler drum level	2
Emerging technology forecasting for the VHF data exchange system in maritime wireless communication	2
Computational analysis of air bubble-induced frictional drag reduction on ship hulls	2
Synthetical wear mechanisms and corrosion influences of cylinder liner in marine diesel engine burning low sulfur fuel oil	2
System design and evaluation method for practical development of autonomous ships	2
Priority zoning of the locations of desalination systems in the northern coastline of the Oman Sea	2
Effect of groove orientation on drag reduction of superhydrophobic surfaces	2
Comparison of stochastic stability boundaries for parametrically forced systems with application to ship rolling motion	2
Poiseuille flow of Newtonian-couple stress fluids through coaxial porous tubes enclosing an impermeable core: role of inclined magnetic field	2
State constrained path following of underactuated unmanned surface vehicles subjected to dynamic unknowns and environmental disturbances	2
A study on vibration-suppression mechanism for risers using flexible structural joints	2
Practical method for evaluating wind influence on autonomous ship operations	2
Correction: Research on optimisation design of cavitation noise of pump-jet propulsion	2
A system architecting framework for cross-industry simulation platforms: maximizing integration efficiency in maritime decarbonization	2
Ocean model with adjustable arrangements of discrete variables: application to strong tidal flows and low-salinity water dynamics	2
Enhancing efficiency and sustainability in shipbuilding: insights from lean implementation and challenges	2
Data assimilation of RANS turbulence model parameters using pressure measurements on a 3D ship hull in towing-tank tests	2
A safety supervision tool toward digitalization of maritime HRA applications: the case of MMOHRA	2