All peer-reviewed technical papers in The Journal of Ocean Technology are open access. We are pleased to have provided unrestricted access to peer reviewed research in the field of ocean technology since Volume 1, Number 1, 2006.
Upcoming issues and call for papers
The Journal of Ocean Technology (JOT) publishes peer-reviewed technical papers that describe cutting edge research in a chosen theme area. Papers should present the results of new research in ocean technology, science, or engineering, and be no more than 7,500 words in length. All papers are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process. Download technical paper submission guidelines.
The JOT is also interested in publishing essays that present well-informed observations and conclusions, and identify key issues for the oceans community in a concise manner. Essays are written at a level that would be understandable by a non-specialist. Essays should be both educational and thought provoking. As essays are less formal than a technical paper, they do not include abstracts or a listing of references. Typical essay lengths range from 1,000 to 3,000 words. Download essay submission guidelines.
V9N4 (Winter 2014) – biofouling: prevention and control
Technical papers deadline: closed
Essay submissions deadline: closed
V10N1 (Spring 2015) – scratching the surface: seabed mining
Technical papers deadline: December 5, 2014
Essay submissions deadline: January 26, 2015
V10N2 (Summer 2015) – maritime domain awareness: security, safety, economy and the environment
Technical papers deadline: February 27, 2015
Essay submissions deadline: April 27, 2015
V10N3 (Fall 2015) – vital signs: changing oceans, changing climate
Technical papers deadline: May 29, 2015
Essay submissions deadlines: July 27, 2015
V10N4 (Winter 2015) – Deep Sea 9: multipurpose offshore platforms
Technical papers deadline: August 28, 2015
Essay submissions deadline: October 26, 2015