The 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health (ISMH17) is your opportunity
to present your research and share valuable insights. They 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
ISMH 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 open and now closes March 11, 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 are available on the website:
https://ismh17.org/abstracts.
If you have any question, please feel free to contact the scientific committee:
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:
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.