Multi-platform, next generation navigation simulator suite
Our suite of industry-leading navigational simulators include DnV Class A Full Mission Bridges; DnV Class A dedicated 360 tug/OSV simulators, mini-bridge and desktop/laptop platforms.
Our suite of industry-leading navigational simulators include DnV Class A Full Mission Bridges; DnV Class A dedicated 360 tug/OSV simulators, mini-bridge and desktop/laptop platforms.
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Our in-house systems are supplied to customers internationally, helping users safely plan, train and prepare for complex manoeuvres at sea, in ports or other restricted waters. Applications include port feasibility, access and berthing evaluation studies. We also support pilotage and tug master training requirements, ship-to-ship transfer assessments, onboard training, and incident reconstruction investigation. The BMT REMBRANDT systems are both S-57 and next generation S-100 data-enabled, providing the highest levels of dynamic and granular hydraulic environment data, all fused within our navigation synthetic modelling environment.
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Book nowWe perform world-leading marine pilot training, maritime accident investigation and maritime simulation studies for port development and complex navigation assessments. Our DnV Class A; B, C and Class S certified ship simulators combine with 360 degree immersive 3D visuals.
We tailor-make models for our BMT REMBRANDT simulators based on the specific characteristics or class of ship.
BMT REMBRANDT is the benchmark simulator for fluid dynamics accuracy and provides a realistic experience of larger vessels to support safe operating procedures. We continue to lead the market from design and evaluation studies to marine incident investigation and bespoke training for maritime professionals.
The simulators, which contain many of the features of modern integrated bridge systems, can be equipped with additional modules featuring spatially variable currents, anchors, mooring lines, tugs and vessels in 3D.
Firstly, we prepare a mathematical model validated based on sea trials, the results of model tests and information from our extensive ship manoeuvring database. Next, the ship model is evaluated by someone familiar with the vessel's handling, such as a master or pilot.
Our mission bridge simulator complex is fully equipped to provide exceptional marine consultancy and detailed incident investigations for litigation and bespoke training courses designed to meet the needs of your maritime professionals.
Ship types included in the simulator are:
Each ship model is fully validated. We aim to ensure that the performance of every ship model is indistinguishable from that of the actual ship.
We offer a full-bridge mission simulator alongside a further four dedicated 360deg tug simulators, fully networked and linked in an immersive system ideal for ship officer and marine pilotage training. The simulators can be configured with conventional, azipod and custom-built control consoles to provide a real-life immersive simulation experience.
Many national statutory agencies rely on BMT REMBRANDT.
BMT’s suite of BMT REMBRANDT systems range from DnV Class A and Class S accredited full mission bridge simulators through to highly portable laptop platforms. The latter enable clients’ full flexibility for onboard and mobile tools for complex real-time manoeuvring assessments and training.
Our simulator solutions include training, studies, digital forensics for maritime accidents and autonomous ship navigation.
Advanced 5-bridge training platform for tug, offshore and ship pilotage with precision ship hydrodynamic and port hydraulic engines
REMBRANDT simulations help port and terminal operators plan to navigate multiple vessel types under various sea and weather conditions.
REMBRANDT has been developed over 30 years, working extensively with commercial ship operators, ports and terminal operators, pilots and statutory accident investigation bodies. Working in close collaboration with the US NTSB and MAIB, REMBRANDT enables rapid 3D VDR and AIS data visual reconstruction and playback. Added to this functionality, is a unique capability to implement “pause & take control”, switching from a passive reconstruction to a fully interactive simulation. This permits “what-if” scenarios as an integral part of implementing a Lessons Learned culture.
The BMT REMBRANDT simulation software excels in supporting operators that are commissioning bigger vessels whilst at the same time moving with the markets and directing their ships into narrow channels and smaller ports.
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BMT's advanced 5-bridge training platform for Tugs and Ship Pilotage is launched and is already set to support multi-year training programmes with its state-of-art training facility.
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In cutting-edge trials BMT conducts its first-ever remote, simulator-based ship navigation training programme – the latest REMBRANDT digital configuration is a full mission DNV approved ship simulator solution that’s targeted at multiple training stakeholders, including those onboard and ashore, and benefits from de-risked and highly immersive learning environments.
REMBRANDT, BMT’s industry-leading integrated navigation and manoeuvring simulator suite, has been awarded Class A, B and C certification from DNV GL.
