海洋工程為出版這一領域的原始研究和開發工作提供了一種媒介。由于認識到許多研究和開發人員正在進入這一領域，因此偶爾會發表由主要當局撰寫的評論文章。海洋工程包括:建筑物(包括船舶)的設計和建造;海底土力學;海岸工程;材料的性能和制造;殼體的應力分析與水動力特性海洋能源;水下儀器;動力和推進系統;水產養殖工程;水下聲學;海洋資源。

Ocean Engineering provides a medium for the publication of original research and development work in this field. In recognition of the fact that many research and development workers are now entering the area, occasional review articles by leading authorities are published. Areas covered in Ocean Engineering include: design and building of structures (including ships); submarine soil mechanics; coastal engineering; properties and fabrication of materials; stress analysis and hydrodynamic properties of shells; ocean energy; underwater instrumentation; power and propulsion systems; aquacultural engineering; underwater acoustics; marine resources.