This book examines the radical technological changes occurring in welding engineering and technology, with a focus on offering a better understanding of the latest developments for marine applications. It presents a detailed analysis of interdisciplinary knowledge, numerical modeling and simulation, as well as the various applications of welding systems. The theoretical results, practical solutions, and guidelines presented are valuable for both researchers working in the area of marine engineering and practitioners looking for solutions to welding-related problems in the maritime industry.

• Focuses on metallurgical and materials interactions associated with joining.
• Presents the latest developments in the quality assessment of welded joints.
• Examines health and safety, as well the related environmental aspects of marine welding.