IJMST is a peer-reviewed scientific journal specializing in the field of maritime, covering the following areas: Maritime Engineering and Technology; Digital technology; Automation, and Maritime Applications; Marine Economy Logistics, and Maritime Supply Chains; Safety, Environment, and Sustainable Maritime Development. Through continuous development in both quantity and quality, the Journal has gradually affirmed its position as a prestigious scientific and technological publication in the field of maritime science and technology.

IJMST publishes high-quality original research articles, review articles, and technical notes covering various aspects of science and technology, particularly focusing on maritime science development. It encompasses the following areas, with a scope that extends beyond these:

- Maritime engineering, Navigation and Nautical science

- Ship and offshore design construction, operation, and maintenance.

- Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.

- Coastal Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering.

- Marine mechanics, propulsion systems and maritime automation.

- Advances in shipboard control systems.

- Autonomy, robotics, and automation in shipping.

- Digital technologies in maritime in transportation.

- Autonomous vessels, and intelligent  maritime control systems.

- Maritime business, logistics, and port management.

- Maritime supply chains and smart logistics.

- Maritime safety, SAR, and security technologies.

- Sustainable maritime technologies.