marine engineering

American  

noun

1. the branch of mechanical engineering that deals with the design, construction, installation, operation, and repair of the machinery of vessels.

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Example Sentences

This would come as China’s shipbuilding and marine engineering systems are growing increasingly sophisticated and dominant External link.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Thomas McKenney, a University of Michigan professor of naval architecture and marine engineering, said the tragedy in Baltimore raises questions about whether most cargo ships have enough safeguards.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

Timothy McCoy, a professor specializing in marine engineering at the University of Michigan, said that much like a plane crash, an extensive breakdown of a ship’s systems typically involve a sequence of events.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

In the event of a mid-dive emergency, the Titan's pilot would likely have released weights to float back to the surface, according to Alistair Greig, a marine engineering professor at University College London.

From Reuters • Jun. 21, 2023

The strides of naval architecture and marine engineering have been marvelous within the present generation.

From Marvels of Modern Science by Severing, Paul