Call for abstracts

Abstract submission is open!

Submission deadline: February 1, 2025

The 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health (ISMH17) is your opportunity to present your research and share valuable insights. We invite professionals in or related to maritime health, to submit abstracts and help shape the agenda for this global event. ISMH17 will be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from June 11-14, 2025. ISMH is a bi-annual event, awarded by the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA).

Key topics

We encourage abstracts related to (but not limited to) the following topics:

Chemical and physical hazards
Chronic diseases
COVID 19
Cruise Medicine
Drowning and hypothermia
E-Health
Fisherman’s health
Infectious diseases
Inland waterway shipping
Maritime health
Mental health
New technologies
Offshore / Energy medicine
Port Health Care
Preventive Medicine
Regulatory developments (guidelines, standards)
Research and education in maritime medicine
Seafarer / Offshore / Preemployment Medical Examination
Seafarers travel medicine
Search & Rescue / Medevac
Ship sanitation
Well-being, gender and culture
Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service
Women Seafarers Health and Wellbeing

Your submission will directly impact the program and discussions at ISMH17.

The ISMH17 organizers very much welcome further initiatives and proposals for topics to be covered in thematic sessions.

Why submit your abstract?

By submitting your abstract, you:

Influence the direction of maritime health research and practice.
Contribute to improving maritime health care.
Showcase your work to an international audience of experts.
Connect and collaborate with professionals in the field.

Is your research not completed yet? Use ISMH17 to get feedback! This can be an important step to finalise and publish your research.

How to submit?

Abstract submission is now open and closes February 1, 2025.

Submit your abstract following these guidelines:

Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
Visual elements are encouraged, up to 2 images or tables
Word limit: 500 words

Templates and detailed guidelines

If you have any question, please feel free to contact the scientific committee: abstracts@ismh17.org

Presentation of abstracts

Your abstract will be peer reviewed by the scientific committee. Accepted abstracts will be presented as oral presentations, workshops and panel discussions or as a poster. Posters can be enhanced with a pitch presentation during the symposium.

Propose thematic session

If you want to propose and develop a thematic session, please contact us at: abstracts@ismh17.org

Register now

Secure your spot at ISMH17 today! Early bird tickets are available for € 795 with a special rate of € 745 for IMHA members. If you are not an IMHA member yet, you can sign up for the for special IMHA introduction rate of € 795 and get one year (2025) of membership included in your ISMH17 ticket. Visit https://ismh17.org/tickets to register.