The Journal of Maritime Research

The Journal of Maritime Research
Title	The Journal of Maritime Research
Discipline	Maritime studies
Abbreviation	J. Mar. Res.
Publisher	International Nautical Institute
Country	United Kingdom
History	1987–present
Frequency	Quarterly
Issn	0950-0000

The Journal of Maritime Research is a peer-reviewed periodical dedicated to the study of seafaring, navigation, and maritime heritage. It publishes research that intersects with topics treated by Royal Navy, Port of London Authority, International Maritime Organization, British Admiralty, and Lloyd's Register, aiming to inform practitioners associated with Greenwich, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, National Maritime Museum, Cunard Line, and Maersk. The journal addresses issues that concern stakeholders at institutions such as University of Southampton, Newcastle University, University of Plymouth, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and Shanghai Maritime University.

History

The journal was founded in 1987 by editors with connections to National Maritime Museum, Society for Nautical Research, Trinity House, Institute of Marine Engineers, Royal Geographical Society, and RGS-IBG. Early editorial contributors included scholars affiliated with University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, King's College London, University of Liverpool, and University of Aberdeen. Throughout the 1990s the journal engaged with projects linked to UNESCO, International Hydrographic Organization, Convention on the Law of the Sea, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and European Commission initiatives on maritime safety. In the 2000s it expanded collaborations with corporate partners such as BP, Shell plc, Stena Line, P&O Ferries, and research centers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Recent editorial shifts involved scholars from Stockholm School of Economics, Delft University of Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, and Australian National University.

Scope and Topics

The journal covers studies on navigation history linked to Magellan Expedition, Spanish Armada, Battle of Trafalgar, Voyages of Captain Cook, and HMS Endeavour; it examines port development case studies involving Port of Rotterdam, Port of Singapore, Port of Antwerp, Port of Hamburg, and Port of Los Angeles. It publishes work on ship design and naval architecture referencing Isambard Kingdom Brunel, John Ericsson, Sverdrup & Parcel, Robert Fulton, and William Froude. Articles address maritime law and policy informed by United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Geneva Conventions, SOLAS Convention, MARPOL, and STCW. Environmental and oceanographic contributions relate to International Seabed Authority, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Chesapeake Bay Program, and Gulf of Mexico studies.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

The editorial board draws members from institutions such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University College London, Imperial College London, Columbia University, and University of Tokyo, and includes practitioners with ties to Harland and Wolff, Babcock International, Damen Shipyards Group, Kongsberg Gruppen, and Fincantieri. Peer review follows a double-blind model adapted from protocols used by Nature, Science (journal), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, The Lancet, and IEEE Transactions, with reviewer rosters compiled from academics at University of California, Berkeley, University of Washington, University of British Columbia, Seoul National University, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Ethical oversight references guidance by Committee on Publication Ethics, standards discussed at World Conference on Research Integrity, and policies aligned with Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals best practices.

Publication Details

The journal is issued quarterly and produced by the International Nautical Institute, a body with historic links to Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Chatham Dockyard, Deptford Dockyard, and Greenwich Observatory. Submissions are accepted online through manuscript systems similar to those used by Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, Springer Nature, and Taylor & Francis. Special issues have been organized in partnership with events such as the Tall Ships' Races, International Congress of Maritime Museums, Seapower Conference, London International Shipping Week, and the Global Maritime Forum.

Indexing and Impact

The journal is indexed in databases comparable to Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Emerald Insight and is cited in policy reports by International Maritime Organization, European Maritime Safety Agency, United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, and Food and Agriculture Organization. Its impact metrics are discussed in reviews appearing alongside titles like Maritime Policy & Management, The Mariner's Mirror, International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, Journal of Coastal Research, and Ocean & Coastal Management.

Notable Articles and Contributions

Selected influential articles have analyzed shipwrecks such as HMS Titanic, Mary Rose, Vasa, Batavia, and SS Great Britain; investigations into historical voyages include studies on Lewis and Clark Expedition, Columbus expedition, Zheng He's treasure voyages, Dutch East India Company, and British East India Company. Technical contributions addressed stabilisation and propulsion innovations linked to Archimedes (mathematician), George Stephenson, Isambard Kingdom Brunel (secondary discussions), John Smeaton, and Francis Beaufort, while policy analyses influenced deliberations at International Maritime Organization assemblies, regional forums such as ASEAN, European Union, African Union, and national agencies including Maritime and Coastguard Agency and United States Coast Guard.

Category:Maritime journals Category:Academic journals established in 1987