Green Marine Engineering: Stakeholder Perspectives on Sustainable Ship Design and Operational Innovation

Abstract

 This research explores stakeholder-driven innovation in green marine engineering, with a focus on sustainable ship design and operational efficiency in the maritime sector. The study captures the qualitative insights of maritime professionals, lecturers, and graduates to examine how sustainable engineering principles, digital technologies, and pedagogical practices are integrated into marine operations and education. Using a qualitative descriptive methodology, data were collected through in-depth interviews across three key stakeholder groups and analyzed using thematic interpretation. The analysis was structured around two indicators—sustainable engineering integration and stakeholder innovation—measured across digital readiness, sustainability implementation, curriculum relevance, and innovation adoption. Results indicate high overall effectiveness and efficiency in how sustainability is applied and innovated within ship design and operations. Maritime professionals are pioneering real-world applications of digital tools and green technologies, lecturers are aligning curricula with global sustainability goals, and graduates exhibit strong readiness to lead ecological transitions. Despite institutional challenges, the findings reveal a shared commitment to environmentally responsible and technologically forward maritime engineering. This research contributes valuable insight for enhancing maritime education, shaping policy frameworks, and guiding sustainable innovation in the global marine industry.