Maritime design and consultancy
From innovative vessel designs and expert surveys to high-value marine engineering and technological innovations.
From innovative vessel designs and expert surveys to high-value marine engineering and technological innovations.
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Head of Business Development
We are trusted partners, supporting vessel owners, port operators, shipbuilders, and suppliers with world-renowned design and engineering capabilities.
Our brilliant people allow us to offer a diverse range of complementary, internationally available services, from award-winning ship design to over 50 years of design experience and operational consultancy advice in coastal infrastructure projects, including ship simulation, training, surveys, audits, and technical inspections.
We are passionate about high performance. Our global network is underpinned by in-country knowledge and sovereign capability to retain control over the skills, technology, intellectual property, financial resources, and infrastructure that underpin those capabilities within each region.
We deliver tailored and efficient services such as environmental modelling to support dredging operations and enable investment support for new coastal infrastructure.
Our vision is for better futures through collaboration and innovation.
We can deliver ‘out of the box’ highly manoeuvrable mature designs that can be adapted for your specific needs.
We are a global ship design business with over 300 vessels in service across the world.
We have extensive experience in the design of steel, aluminium and advanced composite vessels and a proven design pedigree for structures that are lightweight, robust, easy to construct and maintain, and fatigue-resistant, thanks to our close attention to detail.
We consult on global regulation, shared attitudes and ideas for maritime operations, including how we respond to incidents, vessel surveying, and cargo handling.
Our maritime experts and marine surveyors are internationally certified by leading industry organisations like the Nautical Institute, the International Marine Contractors Association, or the 360 Quality Association.
By providing investment and planning support throughout the initial stages of infrastructure development, we help you build future growth on solid foundations.
We provide vital consultant engineering services, including complete project management from conception to completion for marine, port, and coastal projects.
Our experience in using practical tools and methodologies to manage risk helps you verify and optimise design early on when costs are still manageable.
When progress in technologies provides only a marginal gain in reducing operating costs and environmental footprint, should the traditional ferry paradigm be challenged once more?
Artificial intelligence has revolutionised ship design and changed how we work forever. However, apart from improving computer-aided design (CAD) tools, the creation of ship arrangements is relatively the same as in the 1980s.
One of the most significant challenges of warship procurement is keeping pace with technological developments and changing strategic contexts.
Submarines are designed for a service life of more than 25 years. Therefore, they need to be prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow's and today's needs, which means a flexible operational capability and increased importance on areas such as sustainability and climate resilience in design.
Independent design capability is at the heart of Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base. This locally based industry enables the Australian Defence Force to defend Australia and its national interests and advance Australia’s security and prosperity.
The M4 (Moored MultiModal Multibody) Wave Energy Converter (WEC) has successfully been deployed into King George Sound in Albany WA.
Alex Blake, Lead Naval Architect discusses how BMT is navigating electric ferry design.
In a Port Strategy feature, Ian McRobbie highlights the merits of optimising bulk transshipment through ‘Climate-Smart’ simulation technology, drawing on extensive project experience
Our team of experts had a remarkable presence at the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) 2024 held in Melbourne.
The PIANC APAC 2024 event was a showcase of innovative solutions and cutting-edge research in coastal and maritime engineering
Westport is the Western Australian State Government’s planning program to move container trade from Fremantle to Kwinana.
Explore how our partnership with the Western Australian Department of Transport has enhanced coastal facilities through effective dredging and environmental management, ensuring efficient maritime operations.
Discover the Cockburn Sound project in Western Australia, where our innovative framework incorporating the BMT DEEP data platform and TUFLOW modelling software supports informed decisions, sustainable development, and enhanced environmental stewardship in this ecologically and commercially valuable region.
BMT’s latest passenger ferry, designed for Kitsap Transit in the United States, has successfully completed sea trials and is ready to start operation in the next few weeks. The ENETAI out-performed design requirements during vessel trials, delivering to Kitsap Transit; a lighter, faster, and smoother riding vessel.
Industry insights about ferry designs at the forefront of innovation: TV interview with Sylvain Julien, Director of Naval Architecture , BMT and Greg Trauthwein of Maritime Reporter TV
Designing a vessel for a pioneering offshore wind project in Japan requires BMT to work to new rules
The contract consists of capability and cost trade studies in critical areas, investigation of options to maximize affordability and producibility, and development of a concept design.
Our marine surveyors and consultants have cemented a global standing as one of the world's top ‘maritime tech’ consultancies.
State-of-the-art designs for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company’s new passenger and cargo vessels designed by BMT are revealed for the first time.
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.
This latest contract for a key government customer further builds on BMT’s existing partnership with MST.
BMT will deliver its first REMBRANDT® DNV Class A, B and C Full Mission Bridge Simulator at a Maritime Academy in Sabah, following a successful roll out of the technology to numerous academies across the Indonesian market.
Navantia UK and BMT Achieve the First Key Milestone on the FSS Programme after collaboration in the Functional Design
The latest addition to the offshore wind industry, the StratCat35 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) is designed to meet a wider range of operator requirements while placing sustainability at the forefront of the offshore wind sector.
BMT and Greenline Marine unveil the 32-metre all-electric Greenline 150 Passenger Ferry, showcasing cutting-edge technology focused on efficiency and sustainability. This innovative ferry design aims to set new benchmarks for environmental standards, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency in the maritime industry.
BMT is collaborating on a decarbonisation project for the UK's maritime sector. In partnership with South Devon College and HydroSurv, BMT aims to drive clean and sustainable maritime innovation in the UK’s Southwest and beyond.
Angelo’s expertise enhances the ability to provide specialised and thorough marine consulting and technical services.
Ventus Marine has selected BMT's 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) design for the construction of four new vessels by Strategic Marine. These vessels are destined for offshore wind markets in Taiwan and Europe.
An all-new concept developed in collaboration between T. Fotiadis Design & Lateral Naval Architects. With its striking streamline design, Spear combines efficiency, comfort, and expansive open spaces to create an unparalleled cruising experience.
Experienced leadership prioritizing the growth of our business through the development of capabilities and local delivery of global BMT expertise.
