IIT Madras excels in a variety of maritime and ocean-related research fields, including port and harbor management, coastal structures and erosion management, renewable energy sources, subsea pipelines and underwater acoustics, ship and submarine engineering, offshore drilling and production practices, and containment and cleanup strategies for oil spills. Their multidisciplinary approach addresses climate concerns and fosters practical solutions for a sustainable and secure future for humanity and our oceans
IIT Madras, apart from working with the ABCD – Centre through the Department of Ocean Engineering, it actively collaborates with international universities and organizes workshops, conferences and runs projects funded through international agencies.