This major applies the basic theories and knowledge of physics, mathematics, mechanics, ship and ocean engineering principles, grasps the design methods of ships and ocean structures, and studies the working principle of marine turbines. Understand the advanced scientific research theory of shipbuilding and marine development, the application prospect and development trend of new ships and marine structures; The design and manufacture of ships and marine structures is mainly engaged in the design and development of new ships and marine engineering structures and underwater submersibles. The main research fields are: strength, stiffness, fatigue fracture, vibration and structural reliability of ships and ocean engineering structures; Marine fluid mechanics; Ship resistance, propulsion, stability, maneuverability and seakeeping. Some research achievements in China have reached the international level.
Marine engineering mainly studies the principle and application of marine machinery. With the continuous development of information technology, the application of radar and remote sensing technology, the improvement of environmental protection requirements and the more efficient use of energy, marine power plant, marine electrical equipment and marine automation system are facing new technical requirements and challenges. In order to cultivate talents who can be engaged in the operation and management of marine turbines and have the marine power plant system for air navigation, maintenance and research, individual colleges and universities have also set up a branch discipline-marine engineering management specialty.