Marinteknisk

Marinteknisk, or marine technology, is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of vessels, offshore structures and related maritime systems. The discipline combines elements of naval architecture, marine engineering and offshore engineering, and it is applied to ships, submarines to some extent, offshore platforms, wind turbines, and maritime support systems. Key areas include hull form and stability (naval architecture), propulsion and power systems (marine engineering), and offshore structures and subsea systems (offshore engineering). Additional focus areas encompass marine electrical systems, automation and control, maritime safety, reliability, and environmental protection. Hydrodynamics, fatigue analysis and risk assessment are core technical competencies, often supported by computational tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis.

Education and career paths typically involve degree programs in marine engineering, naval architecture or marine technology at universities or polytechnic institutions. Graduates pursue roles in ship design and construction, ship operation and maintenance, offshore construction and maintenance, marine equipment development, and project management. Licensing or professional registration may be required in some countries for certain positions.

Regulatory context is important in marinteknisk, with compliance to international conventions (for SOLAS and MARPOL), classification society rules (such as DNV GL, Lloyd’s Register, or ABS), and national regulations governing safety, environmental impact and certification.

Trends in the field include improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, automation and digitalization, autonomous ships, and expanded offshore wind and subsea infrastructure.