First held in 2000, COMPIT has established itself as a key conference in information technology (IT) for the maritime industries, bringing together software developers and users. Most participants come from industry, reflecting the practical relevance of the event. Selected papers for the upcoming COMPIT are discussed below, illustrating general trends in IT for the maritime industries. In short, the main trends are: 1. Integrated design environments: Standalone solutions for simulation-based design give way to integrated solutions. "Simulation centres" handle data import, smart and user-friendly model generation and intuitive result display for design decisions.
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