IMSC 2025

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to the 11th International Maritime Science Conference – IMSC 2025. This year’s conference is organized by the University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies (Split, Croatia), co-organized by the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport (Portorož, Slovenia), and other renowned institutions and supporting organizations. Considering the increasing challenges of globalization in shipping and the related maritime sector in terms of safe, digitalized, contemporary, and sustainable development, it is necessary to create an academic platform to discuss optimal scientific and engineering solutions to achieve the industry’s goals. The IMSC conference aims at the constructive discussion of academics and maritime professionals focusing on interdisciplinary research and development by presenting and sharing their research findings as well as operational experiences to determine the long-term development strategies in maritime science, education, and the shipping industry. This can only be achieved through the engagement of researchers, engineers, instructors, and professionals from maritime organizations by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and ideas in navigating the waves of excellence.

IMSC 2025 will take place in the beautiful city of Split in Croatia, a magnificent coastal city located on the eastern part of the Adriatic coast and today a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. Although Split is a peninsula surrounded by the sea, it is also bordered by the surrounding mountains, Mosor to the northeast, Kozjak to the northwest, and Marjan Hill, one of the most important symbols of the city, which rises on the western side of the peninsula in the immediate vicinity of the old city center. The city attracts visitors with its rich tradition, glorious history, and the beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. Of particular note are Diocletian’s Palace and the entire historic core of Split, which, along with other magnificent architectural scenery, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Furthermore, Split is a vibrant city, a perfect place for excellent gastronomic experiences, with numerous cultural events, and eclectic forms of entertainment, and is especially known for its sporting achievements. The city of Split offers a beautiful view of the sea and the nearby islands of Brač, Hvar, Šolta, and Čiovo. The mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry and very hot summers and cool but moderate and humid winters, makes Split a perfect destination all year round. The city is easily accessible from the airport in Kaštela (20 km).

We look forward to seeing you all in May in beautiful Split.

IMSC 2025 Organizing Committee

Event Organizers and Sponsors

Co-organized by:

Main Conference Topic

Navigating the Future: Decarbonization, Digitalisation and Safety

Topics of Interest

Key Dates

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION	1 December 2024
PAPER SUBMISSION	1 March 2025

Registration for the Conference is mandatory!

Conference Program

To be announced…

Plenary Lectures

Venue, Travel, and Accommodation

The IMSC 2025 conference will be held at the Cornaro Hotel*****, Split, Croatia.

Rooms at special discount prices are available when booking accommodation at Cornaro Hotel***** (main conference venue). Conference attendees can book accommodation directly on the hotel website, while all questions regarding the exclusive promo code can be discussed directly with the reservation center of Cornaro Hotel (reservations@cornarohotel.com) or the Organizing committee (imsc@pfst.hr).

The City of Split is a magnificent coastal city located on the eastern part of the Adriatic coast and today a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. Although Split is a peninsula surrounded by the sea, it is also bordered by the surrounding mountains, Mosor to the northeast, Kozjak to the northwest, and Marjan Hill, one of the most important symbols of the city, which rises on the western side of the peninsula in the immediate vicinity of the old city center. The city attracts visitors with its rich tradition, glorious history, and the beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. Of particular note are Diocletian’s Palace and the entire historic core of Split, which, along with other magnificent architectural scenery, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Furthermore, Split is a vibrant city, a perfect place for excellent gastronomic experiences, with numerous cultural events, and eclectic forms of entertainment, and is especially known for its sporting achievements. The city of Split offers a beautiful view of the sea and the nearby islands of Brač, Hvar, Šolta, and Čiovo. The mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry and very hot summers and cool but moderate and humid winters, makes Split a perfect destination all year round. The city is easily accessible from the airport in Kaštela (20 km).

Travel information – Split can easily be reached from the airport located in Kaštela (20 km). Please note that the venue of the Conference is the Cornaro Hotel in Split, and organizers do not organize travel from the airport to the hotel. The best way to get from the airport to the hotel is by public transport, taxi service, airport shuttle bus, or public bus transport.

Hotel/Accommodation	Address	Description
Hotel Cornaro*****	Sinjska ulica 6, 21000 Split, Croatia	5-star hotel and the main venue of the conference.

Conference Registration

Registration for the conference is mandatory. You can use the link in the main menu/homepage.

The registration fee includes participation in all conference sessions.

Please note that submitting a full paper or abstract and registering for the conference are separate processes.

When registering, please provide your academic email address. If you are registering more than one person under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but the individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.

Participation in the conference is not final until the registration fees have been paid.

Regular participation and PhD Student registration include:
~ participation in all 3 days of the conference,
~ one presentation at the conference,
~ digital Book of abstracts,
~ lunch and coffee breaks,
~ participation in the official conference dinner.

General participation 1-day registration includes:
~ participation in 1 day (of your choice) of the conference,
~ lunch and coffee break,
~ participation in the official conference dinner.

The registration of an accompanying person includes:
~ admission to lunch and the official conference dinner.

	Early Bird Until 8th April 2025	Regular Until 8th May 2025	Supported documents
Regular participation	300,00 €	350,00 €
General participation 1-day	150,00 €	150,00 €
PhD Student	150,00 €	200,00 €	A scanned copy or photograph of your current student ID or enrollment letter is required
Accompanying person	100,00 €	100,00 €
BSc and MSc student	Free	Free	A scanned copy or photograph of your current student ID or enrollment letter is required

The conference fee paid entitles a single participant to attend the conference. Accommodation is not included. Even if a conference fee is paid for several authors of a paper, only one conference participant is admitted (the one who has paid and filled in the registration form). Each additional participant is considered an accompanying person.

The organizer and its partners reserve the right to change or cancel any arrangements, schedules, plans, or other matters directly or indirectly related to IMSC 2025 without prior notice. Furthermore, the organizers and their partners shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by such cancelation. The organizers accept no liability for personal accidents, loss, or damage to private property arising from participation in IMSC 2025.

Photographs and/or video recordings will be made during the conference. By participating in this event, you grant the organizers the unrestricted right to use the images resulting from the photo/video recordings and any reproductions or edits of the images for fundraising, publicity, or other purposes to achieve the objectives of the conference. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to use the images in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases, and funding applications.

Method of payment

Please note that all possible bank costs are to the account of the participant.

Beneficiary’s Name: FACULTY OF MARITIME STUDIES (Pomorski fakultet u Splitu) Beneficiary’s Address: Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split, CROATIA Bank Name: OTP Banka d.d. Bank Address: Ul. Domovinskog rata 93, 21000 Split, CROATIA IBAN: HR2324070001100059179 SWIFT code: OTPVHR2X Call No.: HR00 021 Purpose of payment with note: The registration fee for IMSC 2025

Upon successful payment, the invoice will be provided by our accounting department.

Instructions for Authors

At IMSC 2025, both full papers and papers with abstracts will be accepted, so the submission of full papers is not mandatory. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts and will be available before the start of the conference.

Submitting a full paper/abstract and registering for the conference are separate processes. Please use the same email address when registering and when submitting your paper.

Please note that a participant registered as the main author of the submitted paper can submit a maximum of two submissions.

Abstract Submission ~ Abstracts should be submitted in English via the EasyChair platform using the abstract template. The use of the abstract template is mandatory. ~ Abstracts should be text only, approximately 300 words in length, and written in English. Please include at least four (4) keywords immediately after the abstract. ~ Abstracts should be submitted by 1 December 2024. Authors will be notified of acceptance no later than 20 December 2024. ~ All accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts.

Paper Submission ~ Articles should be up to 4,000 words in length and submitted in English via the EasyChair platform using the paper template no later than 1 March 2025. ~ Abstracts and full papers will have international review. ~ Once you have received confirmation that your abstract has been accepted, you can use the EasyChair submission form to update your submission to a full paper. ~ Accepted articles will be published in the Book of Proceedings.

Poster Submission ~ Posters should be prepared and sent by e-mail no later than 20 April 2025 using this poster template.

Student session ~ BSc and MSc students are required to participate in IMSC 2025 with an abstract only.

Oral Presentations ~ The short presentations will be 15 minutes long, including questions (12+3 Q&A). The typical presentation should last up to 10–12 minutes. ~ Authors who plan to present their papers during the conference sessions should prepare a PowerPoint presentation using this PowerPoint template. ~ All presentations must be uploaded in advance. Please bring your presentation to the registration desk at least 30 minutes before the start of your session or at the end of the previous day for early morning sessions. A technician will be available to assist you.

Publication Opportunities
~ As mentioned above, all accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts, while accepted articles will appear in the Book of Proceedings.
~ Selected contributors will have the opportunity to submit their full papers to the supporting journal Transactions on Maritime Science (TOMS) (WoS indexed, ESCI) and other journals from partner institutions.

EVENT AWARDS
~ The Best Oral Presentation Award will be given to the oral presentation that has made the most significant contribution to the conference,
~ The Best Student Presentation Award will be given to the oral presentation of the student who has made the most significant contribution to the conference.