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

The National Trust has described this project as "a bold marine engineering feat".

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

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

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

For example, Seattle is rapidly becoming one of the global hubs for marine engineering and climate action.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022

Another figure of the early days was A. V. Roe, who came from marine engineering to the motor industry and aviation in 1905.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles