本文强调未来海洋结构发展的挑战和趋势，集中讨论了提高耗能船舶效率的途径及近海油气生产设施设计面临的挑战，也讨论了未来船舶和海洋结构可持续设计所最需的分析工具，最后是对大学在海洋结构领域的教育、研究和创新中应有作用的思考，并讨论了海洋科技教育、基础研究活动和国际合作等方面的课程要求。

This paper emphasizes some of the challenges and trends associated with the future development of marine structures. Its main focus is on ways to improve the efficiency of energy-consuming ships, and on design challenges related to energy-producing offshore structures. This paper also discusses the analysis tools that are most needed to enable sustainable designs for future ships and offshore structures. The last section of the paper contains thoughts on the role of universities in education, research, and innovation regarding marine structures. It discusses curriculum requirements for maritime-technology education, basic research activities, and international cooperation.