In view of the importance of the Maritime Economic Zone of India as well as the national and international involvement in terms of investment and technology, the Delhi State Centre, Maritime Engineering Division of the Institution of Engineers (India) held a National Seminar along with its 12th National Convention of Marine Engineers on Advanced Technology and its multifaced involvement in exploitation of ocean resources. The deliberations/ participation of eminent personalities, authors, engineers and other professional involved in the related field are contained in this volume which would help to project the problems and prospects of various aspects of the involvement in its proper perspective.