The venue for the 18^th International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding (ICCAS), to be held in 2017, has been announced as Singapore. 

Continuing the noteworthy success of previous conferences, the 18^th ICCAS in 2017 offers a programme of 81 high quality papers from 25 countries, selected from submitted abstracts.

ICCAS offers unequalled opportunity for international delegates from the global shipbuilding and marine industry to see practical application of computing technologies across all aspects of design, production, and in-service operation of ships and marine structures.

ICCAS includes papers on all aspects of shipbuilding.

Delegates can understand the implementation, success and benefits of applying computing technologies in the industry to improve methodologies, processes and productivity.

A popular delegate event is a conference visit a local shipyard.

International Programme Committee

• John Duncan (Chairman), Ministry of Defence, UK
• Jamie Duncan (Secretary), Ministry of Defence, UK
• Torben Andersen, Odense Steel Shipyard, Denmark 
• Joachim Brodda, Balance Technology Consulting, Germany 
• Christian Cabos, DNV GL Maritime, Germany 
• Thomas Gosch, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, Germany 
• Hayato Suga, ClassNK, Japan
• Hiroyuki Yamato, University of Tokyo, Japan
• Soon-Hung Han, KAIST, Korea
• Sung Geun Lee, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Korea
• Yoo-Sang Choo, National University of Singapore, Singapore 
• John Martin, SAMOSC, UK
• Richard Lee Storch, University of Washington, USA 
• Aldo Zini, Cetena, Italy
• Sergio Ribeiro e Silva, University of Lisbon, Portugal 

Programme

John Martin (member of the International programme Committee) has created a brief PowerPoint presentation on the main themes of the conference, click here if you wish to download a copy

Click here to download the ICCAS 2017 Conference Brochure.

The full abstract of each accepted paper can be downloaded here.

Click here to download the full ICCAS 2017 three day programme showing the papers presented in each of the three conference streams.

Conference Dinner

Delegates are invited to a conference dinner at the end of the first day, 26th September, kindly sponsored by AVEVA

Evening Drinks Reception

There will be a drinks reception in the second evening of the conference, 27th September, kindly sponsored by SIEMENS 

Shipyard Visit

RINA has organised a visit to Keppel Shipyard on Friday 29th September (the day after the main conference). Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Registration and Payment

Registration Fee	By 28/08/2017	After 28/08/2017
RINA & IMarEST members	£520	£570
Non-members	£570	£620
Concessions (retired/students, etc)	£360	£360
Principal Author	£400	£400
Additional Author	£520	£520

Register by 28th August and save money - Early Bird Registration fees

The registration fee includes printed conference papers, lunch, refreshments, conferrence dinner at the end of the first day 26th September, drinks reception in the evening on the 27th September and a CD-ROM of the papers and presentations after the conference. The CD-ROM will be posted to the delegates about 10-12 weeks after the conference.

Additional copies of the conference papers or CD-ROM will also be available for sale (members £110 and non-members £130) after the event. If you would like to order a copy , our Bookshop Assistant on +44 (0)20 7235 4622 or via e-mail at 

Registration and Payment methods

1: Register and pay online using a secure link

2: Register and to be sent invoice for payment via bank transfer or cheque

Payments must be made in sterling by Eurocheque, cheque drawn on a bank with a UK branch address or sterling bank transfer. Please note that RINA requires payment before the conference date.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to an administration charge of £200+VAT. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the Conference Co-ordinator. In the event of cancellation of the programme for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.

Venue

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, 11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616.

We have a limited amount of discounted rooms at the Holiday Inn for the duration of the conference. Information on how to obtain the special rate will be made available to delegates once they have registered for the conference, and will be dealt with on a first come first served basis. 

 

Sponsorship & Exhibitors

RINA events provide the perfect opportunity for effective and highly targeted marketing. Sponsorship  and exhibition opportunities exist for all of our conferences. For more information please follow the link or contact JP Media Services Tel: +44(0)1737 852 135 or e-mail: to discuss tailored options or availability.

Continual Professional Development

Attendance at ICCAS 2017 qualifies as Continuing Professional Development. Delegates to the conference will receive a CPD Certificate

ICCAS 2015: A Review

Click here to read a review of the ICCAS 2015 conference. 

Downloads

Documents for ICCAS 2017 Authors:

• Conference Information (.pdf)
• Pre-Registration Form (.doc) 
• Writers Guidelines (.doc)