DNV Software arranged its 3rd User Conference in Kobe, Japan 16th of October. The conference was well attended with participants from major Japanese shipyards as well as from the DNV Approval Center Japan.

This year's conference focused on the release of new Nauticus Hull CSR, our software solutions supporting the new Common Structural Rules for Tankers and Bulk Carriers. A large share of the worlds bulk carriers are built in Japan and the new CSR Rules will have a big impact on the Japanese shipbuilding industry. Thus their interest to use the Nauticus Hull software in design for the new CSR Rules.

Ketil Aamnes, DNV Software's Global Sales and Marketing Director, started the conference with a keynote presentation on DNV Software and the importance of Brix Workflow in our software solutions. This was followed by a presentation explaining new key features and how to create new and convert existing projects using the new Brix Explorer.

Mats Rinaldo, DNV Software's Country Manager in Japan, hosting the conference.

The rest of the day was spent with demos and presentations showing the advances of the new release of Nauticus Hull and the introduction of GeniE as the new FE analysis tool in Nauticus Hull.

The conference was concluded with a joint dinner for all participants enjoying Asian fusion cuisine and interesting discussions.