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, and be no more than 7,500 words in length. All papers are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process and are published in open access format. Download technical paper submission guidelines.
The JOT also publishes open access essays (not peer-reviewed) that present well-informed observations and conclusions, and identify key issues for the oceans community in a concise manner.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.
There is also the option of publishing an open access short article. Short articles are not peer-reviewed, are between 400 and 800 words, and focus on how a technology works, evolution or advancement of a technology plus viewpoint/commentary pieces. They are generally accompanied by one or two images.
Submit all materials or inquiries to editor Dawn Roche (dawn.roche@mi.mun.ca).
Why publish with the JOT?
- All content is available in open access, electronic format
- Published in full-colour graphics for best presentation of research
- No cost to publish
- Student papers are welcomed and encouraged
- Peer-reviewed papers are indexed by abstract and citation databases including Scopus, Google Scholar, and more
- Final PDF copy of paper provided to authors for their own use
- Expedited review process for peer-reviewed papers
- One-page introductory summary prefaces each peer-reviewed paper
Upcoming themes
2026
V21N2 (Summer) – Ocean startups
V21N3 (Fall) – Youth and the ocean
V21N4 (Winter) – Citizen science
2027
V22N1 (Spring) – Floating laboratories: research at sea [research vessels]
V22N2 (Summer) – Dual-use technologies: defence in the North Atlantic
V22N3 (Fall) – Harsh environment technology: working in the cyrosphere
V22N4 (Winter) – Maritime transport: moving people and goods