International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology

Important dates

1. 7 Nov

   Abstract / full paper deadline

   Passed

2. 4 Dec

   Conference

   Putrajaya, Malaysia

All deadlines are as published by the organizer. Check the official website for the time zone.

About this conference

The key intention of ISBSA is to provide opportunity for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers expected to join from different parts on the world. In addition this gathering will help the delegates to establish research or business relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path. We hope that ISBSA outcome will lead to significant contributions to the knowledge base in these up-to-date scientific fields in scope.

Topics and scope

• Archaeology
• Archaeology
• Archaeo-chronometry
• Archaeological Feedback
• Archaeology of the Stone Age
• Bio archaeology
• Ceramics, Glazes, Glass and Vitreous Materials
• Field Archaeology
• GIS and Prospection
• Human - Environment Interactions
• Integrated Prospection Approaches
• Integrated Site Studies
• Interpretation and Presentation
• Metals and Metallurgical Ceramics
• Micro/nano diagnostic and Ancient Technology
• Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology
• Processing and Visualization
• Remote Sensing in Archaeology
• Science and Technology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Stone, Plaster and Pigments
• Theory and Methods in Archaeology
• Boat and Ship
• Size
• Parts
• Safety
• Rules of the road
• Vessel inspection
• Maritime standards

Call for papers

The call for papers closed on 7 November 2026. For other conferences, see open calls for papers in this field.