THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS IN SHIPBUILDING (ICCAS 2009)
Organised by
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
and
Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

1-3 September 2009, Shanghai, China
Second Announcement
ICCAS 2009 will be the 14th International Conference on Computer Applications in
Shipbuilding. The 2009 conference will be held in Shanghai, from 1-3 September 2009.
The conference will review operational experience from existing computer applications
in the design and build of ships and offshore structures. It will also examine the advances
in Information Technology which have contributed to increased productivity in both
shipbuilding and maritime operations; including increasing co-operative working between
shipyards, marine equipment and system manufacturers, engineering partners and shipping
companies.
The conference will cover the full range of topics related to computer applications,
including separate programs, integrated systems, knowledge management, simulation and
virtual reality applications, for:
• Early design, including concept design, tendering, initial design, general arrangement,
cost and work estimation, hull form, hydrodynamic analysis and basic structural design,
risk based design
• Detailed and production design, including structure, machinery, hull and outfitting
design
• Parts manufacturing and assembly, including prefabrication, shop automation, robotics,
assembly and accuracy control
• Material management, including material control, supply chain management, logistics
and e-solutions
• Management of shipbuilding projects, including planning, work-flow analysis, PDM and
ERP applications
• Commissioning, inspection and maintenance, including life-cycle maintenance, life-
cycle cost management, environmental cost management, parts and systems reliability,
inspection standards and risk management
• Skills management, knowledge transfer and other human resource issues
• Innovation, innovation management and innovation impact assessment, including new
materials and eco design

Papers are invited on the topics to be covered by the conference. Such papers should focus
on advances made in information and communication technology with respect to methods,
tools, standards and organisational adaptations in the different application sectors of the
shipbuilding industry. Where appropriate, papers should also describe the potential impact
of the innovation described to productivity improvements.
The conference will attract a large international audience and provide a forum and
means of professional development for all parties interested in computer applications in
shipbuilding.
Key dates and up to date information will be displayed on the website at:
www.rina.org.uk and www.iccas-conferences.com
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