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IMSC 2025
11th International Maritime Science Conference
Welcome from the Organizing Commitee
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
University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Split, Croatia
Co-organized by:
Faculty of Maritime Studies & Transport
Portorož, Slovenia
Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
Zagreb, Croatia
The City of Split
Split, Croatia
Split-Dalmatia County
Split, Croatia
Plovput d.o.o.
Split, Croatia
Split Port Authority
Split, Croatia
Port of Ploče
Ploče, Croatia
Port of Split
Split, Croatia
Hrvatske ceste
Zagreb, Croatia
B.S.M. Centar za posade – Hrvatska d.o.o.
Split, Croatia
Croatian Register of Shipping
Split, Crotia
Digital Signals and Networks
Zagreb, Croatia
MEP
Kukuljanovo, Croatia
Iva Shipping Ltd.
Split, Croatia
Main Conference Topic
Navigating the Future: Decarbonization, Digitalisation and Safety
Topics of Interest
~ Marine Engineering
~ Navigation
~ Maritime Safety and Security
~ Marine Ecology and Blue Economy
~ Energy Efficiency and Green Shipping
~ Transportation and Logistics
~ Management of Marine Systems
~ Port Economics, Management and Policy
~ Nautical and Cruising Tourism
~ Information Technologies in Shipping
~ Marine Automation and Electronics
~ Bleeding-Edge Technologies and Innovation
~ Applied Mathematics and Programming
~ Autonomous vessels
~ Maritime Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
~ Maritime Law
~ Maritime Healthcare
~ Human Resources in Maritime Transport
~ Maritime Education and Training
~ Marine Defense
Key Dates
| ABSTRACT SUBMISSION | 10 January 2025 ~ Extension |
| PAPER SUBMISSION | 21 March 2025 ~ Extension |
Registration for the Conference is mandatory!
Conference Program
You can find conference program following this link.
Keynote Speakers
Lukša Čičovački
Head of Unit for Maritime Digital Solutions EMSA
Topic: Digitalisation of Maritime Transport from a Maritime Safety Perspective
Mr. Lukša Čičovački assumed his position as Head of Digital Solutions at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in 2020 and has been responsible for the development, operation, and continuous improvement of maritime digital solutions of the Agency in cooperation with Member States and the EU institutions. Working in close collaboration with business stakeholders he is involved in transforming maritime regulatory frameworks and operational contexts into digital systems and services supporting the implementation of EU maritime policies. Originally a maritime nautical expert with extensive knowledge of maritime law, he has been contributing to the formulation and enforcement of safety, security, and environmental initiatives and standards for more than 20 years. In the area of digitalization in maritime affairs, he has been catering to the utilization of information technologies to simplify, optimize, and streamline data exchange between maritime stakeholders and create added-value digital products. Prior to EMSA, he was Director for Maritime Safety and Marine Environment Protection for Croatia’s Ministry of the Sea and EMSA Administrative Board member.
Dong-Wook Song
World Maritime University
Topic: Navigating the Uncertain Sea: The Role of Maritime Scholars
Dong-Wook Song is the Korean Chair and Professor of Maritime Economics and Logistics at the World Maritime University, Sweden. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for the WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs and the WMU Book Series. Recognized as one of the top 10 researchers in port competition and logistics (1999–2022) by Marine Policy (2023), his work has been ranked among the most impactful in maritime logistics by Maritime Policy and Management (2021). A 2006 co-authored paper was named a “classic” by Google Scholar in 2017. Professor Song’s research focuses on the strategic and managerial aspects of global shipping, ports, and logistics.
Tatjana Krilić
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Topic: Compliance with international maritime standards – IMSAS perspective
Ms Tatjana Krilic is Deputy-Director of the Sub-Division for Member State Audit and Implementation, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Being involved in the implementation of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) at IMO since 2009, her main responsibilities include overseeing the delivery and continuous development of various aspects of the Scheme, as well as leading the development of tools to support the implementation and enforcement of IMO instruments by Member States and formulating related technical assistance programmes. Her experience in an array of topics, both at national and international level, gave her a unique perspective in identifying and addressing the challenges that maritime administrations face globally in the pursuit of achieving compliance with the international maritime standards. Prior to joining IMO, Ms Krilic was a Principal Marine Inspector and Head of Inspection Division in the Croatia’s Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure.
Commercial-technical presentations
Josip Rukavina
Vectrino
Topic: Digital twins of underwater infrastructure Drain the Ocean, Keep the Data
Josip Rukavina is the founder and CEO of Vectrino, a company pushing the limits of underwater asset inspection. Over the past decade, he and his team have developed a distinctive 3D methodology for creating high-fidelity digital twins of submerged infrastructure—without distortion, and without guesswork. His approach combines precise data capture, georeferencing, and custom-built tools to deliver time-shifted underwater models with measurable accuracy. It shifts underwater inspection from one-off observations to a consistent, traceable process He speaks from deep field experience, with a clear voice and an uncompromising standard for clarity—in models and in thinking.
Nenad Radović
MEP
Topic: Decarbonization from Seafarers Training Perspective
Mr. Nenad Radović is Senior Product Sales Manager at MEP, Croatian company representing Wartsila simulators in the area. He is been involved last 25 years in many marine simulation installation projects, covering planning, budgeting, technical aspects, sales, delivery, installation and maintenance of simulator systems. Providing continuous support to local maritime training providers has been responsible for the development, and continuous improvement of maritime training. His background in marine electronics enabled extensive technical expertise in navigation and communication equipment, vessel traffic management systems, electronic chart systems and sales and marketing within maritime community.
Organizing Committee
Luka Vukić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia (General Chair)
Ivan Peronja, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Vesna Skorupan Wolff, PhD ~ Adriatic Institute, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zagreb, Croatia
Peter Vidmar , PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, Portorož, Slovenia
Tina Perić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Nikola Mandić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Rino Bošnjak, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Joško Šoda, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Roko Glavinović ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Miro Petković, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Filip Bojić ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Igor Pavlović ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Tony Vuković ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Anri Parčina-Rešić ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Čedomir Babić ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Luka Androja, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Danijel Bartulović ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Helena Bule ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Goran Kolarić ~ Ministry of Science, Education and Youth, Zagreb, Croatia
Matea Dorčić ~ County of Split-Dalmatia, Split, Croatia
Ivan Udovičić ~ Plovput LLC, Split, Croatia
Vice Mihanović, PhD ~ Port Authority, Split, Croatia
Hrvoje Livaja ~ Luka Ploče d.d., Ploče, Croatia
Filip Rogošić ~ Luka Split d.d., Split, Croatia
Ivana Šošo ~ B.S.M. Croatia, Split, Croatia
Yusuke Mori ~ Deputy Executive Director, International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), Tokyo, Japan
Ana Perić Hadžić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Marko Šoštarić, PhD ~ Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Srđan Vujičić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Sanja Steiner, PhD ~ Scientific Council for Traffic, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zagreb, Croatia
Zvonko Kavran, PhD ~Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Natalija Kavran, PhD ~Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Tatijana Dlabač, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Kotor, Montenegro
Nafiz Arica, PhD ~ Piri Reis University, Istanbul, Turkey
Vitor Franco Correia, PhD ~ Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique, Paço de Arcos, Portugal
Deepa Rajesh, PhD ~ Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University, Chennai, India
Maria del Mar Cerbán Jiménez, PhD ~ Universidad de Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
Patrick Cunningham, PhD ~ Mass Maritime Academy, Massachusetts, United States of America
Marija Boban, PhD ~ Faculty of Law, Split, Croatia
Program/Scientific Committee
Zvonimir Lušić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Anita Gudelj, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Liane Roldo, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Ivica Pavić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Zdeslav Jurić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Veljko Plazibat, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Dario Medić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Ivica Skoko, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Mario Filipović, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Francisko Lukša, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Branko Lalić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Dean Sumić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Ivana Golub Medvešek, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Jakša Mišković, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Helena Ukić Boljat, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Andrea Russo, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia
Alen Jugović, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Tanja Poletan Jugović, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Dea Aksentijević ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Biserka Rukavina, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Diana Božić, PhD ~ Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Adriana Vincenca Padovan, PhD ~ Adriatic Institute, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zagreb, Croatia
Luka Mihanović, PhD ~ Dr. Franjo Tuđman Defense and Security University, Zagreb, Croatia
Damir Krstinić, PhD ~ Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, Croatia
Stjepan Bogdan, PhD ~ Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Zagreb, Croatia
Joško Parunov, PhD ~ Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia
Maja Krželj, PhD ~ University Department of Marine Studies, Split, Croatia
Marin Ordulj, PhD ~ University Department of Marine Studies, Split, Croatia
Željka Primorac, PhD ~ Faculty of Law, Split, Croatia
Marija Pijaca, PhD ~ University of Zadar, Maritime Department, Zadar, Croatia
Marko Paliaga, PhD ~ Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, Pula, Croatia
Violeta Roso, PhD ~ Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
Andrzej Grzadziela, PhD ~ Polish Naval Academy, Gdynia, Poland
Piotir Szymak, PhD ~ Polish Naval Academy, Gdynia, Poland
Tomasz Praczyk, PhD ~ Polish Naval Academy, Gdynia, Poland
Špiro Ivošević, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Kotor, Montenegro
Maja Škurić, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Kotor, Montenegro
Senka Šekularac Ivošević, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies, Kotor, Montenegro
Juraj Bukša, PhD ~ ACI d.d., Rijeka, Croatia
Nebojša Bojović, PhD ~ Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, Belgrade, Serbia
Ilknur Colmorn, PhD ~ Hochschule Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Frank Witlox, PhD ~ Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
Andrej Androjna, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, Portorož, Slovenia
Marina Zanne, PhD ~ Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, Portorož, Slovenia
Kee-hung Lai, PhD ~ Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Firat Bolat, PhD ~ Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
Inga Zaitseva-Pärnaste, PhD ~ Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian Maritime Academy, Tallinn, Estonia
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 23rd April 2025 | Supported documents | |
| Regular participation | 300,00 € | 350,00 € | |
| General participation 1-day | 150,00 € | 150,00 € | |
| On-line presentation | 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: IMSC 2025 – Name&Surname |
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 ~ All accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts. |
| Paper Submission ~ Articles should be up to 4,000 words (including the abstract, figures, tables, and references) in length and submitted in English via the EasyChair platform using the paper template no later than ~ 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 23 April 2025 using this poster template. |
| Student session ~ BSc and MSc students are required to participate in IMSC 2025 with an abstract only (students will be nominated as authors while mentors as supervisors). |
| 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.
Social Program
The IMSC 2025 offers special social program for the participants and their accompanying persons to get to know and enjoy the Split area and surroundings to the fullest. All participants registered for the IMSC 2025 can take part in two separate activities.
| Activity | Date | Time | Meeting point |
| Social program 1 – Diocletian’s Palace | 8th May | 16:00 – 18:00 | Southern entrance of the Cornaro Hotel |
| Social program 2 – Diocletian’s Palace & City center | 9th May | 16:00 – 18:00 | Southern entrance of the Cornaro Hotel |
| Guided tour of the Faculty of Maritime Studies (nautical and marine engineering simulators, planetarium, etc.) | 9th May | 11:00 – 13:00 | In front of the anchor – Faculty of Maritime Studies, Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split) |