Industry Insights

At BMT, we aspire to be seen as a source of high-value insight and knowledge so that we can provide our customers with solutions to their challenges. Below we share our thoughts on important industry topics along with relevant news and events.

  • David Sell, Technical Director, BMT Cordah

    Oil & Gas: The Evolution of EIAs

    The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important procedure for ensuring that the likely effects of proposed developments on the environment are fully understood and taken into account before the project is allowed to go ahead.

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Marine Science and Technology

News and events below are syndicated from the Marine Science and Technology website - a portal for gathering industry wide information. These current news and event items relate to the markets in which BMT operates.

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  • Arctic diplomacy: a warmer welcome

    18-May-2013

    At their biennial meeting on May 15th in the Swedish city of Kiruna, the Arctic Council’s eight member states agreed that China, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Singapore could become permanent o...

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  • Heavylift firms fear delays to giant energy projects

    17-May-2013

    Delays to large energy projects are creating headaches for heavylift companies employed to carry equipment and sections of the plant from the yard to the project site.

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  • IMCA releases guidelines for installing ROV systems on vessels or platforms

    17-May-2013

    The International Marine Contractors Association has published ‘Guidelines for installing ROV systems on vessels or platforms’ (IMCA R018). The new publication is aimed at vessel and platform owner/op...

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  • Atlantic Offshore Rescue commissions Ocean Troll

    16-May-2013

    Aberdeen-based standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue has commissioned what will be the UK’s most powerful emergency response and rescue vessel. The Ocean Troll - which recently completed a ...

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  • Climate's effect on marine industry

    16-May-2013

    With oceans absorbing 80 percent of the planet's heat, global warming is a blue issue. Climate change is affecting the pH levels of waters, the distribution of fish species and the use of oceans as an...

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  • BP wins eight offshore exploration blocks in Brazil Round 11

    15-May-2013

    BP and partners Total, Petrobras and Petrogal have been named winning bidders for eight deepwater blocks offshore Brazil in the Brazilian National Petroleum Agency’s (ANP’s) 11th bid round. BP will be...

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  • Offshore vessels soften shipbuilding slowdown

    14-May-2013

    Peter Sand, senior shipping analyst at BIMCO in Denmark, has noted that a switch in newbuilding orders towards specialised tonnage, such as offshore services vessels, has helped the shipbuilding indus...

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  • Africa is shipping’s hottest prospect

    13-May-2013

    Africa is the most exciting new market for shipping as cargo-carrying opportunities open up for tankers and gas carriers, according to ICAP Shipping. In West Africa, for example, Angola is poised to s...

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  • European Commission unveils maritime strategy for the Atlantic

    13-May-2013

    The European Commission has adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. It aims to show how the EU’s Atlantic Member States, their regions and the ...

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  • 1st IMarEST LNG Ship Fuel Technology Conference

    22-May-2013

    1st IMarEST LNG Ship Fuel Technology Conference takes place in Antwerp, Belgium from 22 May until 23 May

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  • European Imagery Summit

    28-May-2013

    European Imagery Summit takes place in Vienna, Austria from 28 May until 29 May

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  • Annual Materials Management Forum for the Oil & Gas Industry

    29-May-2013

    Annual Materials Management Forum for the Oil & Gas Industry takes place in Berlin, Germany from 29 May until 30 May

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  • Risk Management of Ageing Facilities: Best Practice

    04-Jun-2013

    Risk Management of Ageing Facilities: Best Practice takes place in London/Aberdeen, Uk from 4 June until 5 June

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  • 32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering ((OMAE 2013)

    09-Jun-2013

    32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering ((OMAE 2013) takes place in Nantes, France from 9 June until 14 June

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  • LNG for Marine Transportation USA

    11-Jun-2013

    LNG for Marine Transportation USA takes place in Houston, USA from 11 June until 12 June

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  • Structural Life Extension of Offshore Installations by Weld Improvement Method (course)

    11-Jun-2013

    Structural Life Extension of Offshore Installations by Weld Improvement Method (course) takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11 June until 12 June

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  • Risk Analysis & Structural Reliability (course)

    12-Jun-2013

    Risk Analysis & Structural Reliability (course) takes place in Glasgow, UK from 12 June until 14 June

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  • UTC 2013, 19th Underwater Technology Conference

    18-Jun-2013

    UTC 2013, 19th Underwater Technology Conference takes place in Bergen, Norway from 18 June until 20 June

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