Claims & casualty investigation
Marine casualties can occur for several reasons. We can identify the root cause of marine and non-marine incidents and make recommendations to avoid future losses.
Marine casualties can occur for several reasons. We can identify the root cause of marine and non-marine incidents and make recommendations to avoid future losses.
More than for other cargoes, the investigation of crude oil, fuel oil, gas and chemicals claims require an analytical approach: not only by using laboratories for sampling and analysing but also figuratively by checking the vast amount of records made by the crew during pre-loading and transportation. The toxic atmosphere in cargo tanks and the cargo's hazardous nature does not always allow an immediate visual inspection of tanks.
Special attention is required for tank cleaning, the effects of the tank coating and the individual properties of more than 2,000 different types of chemicals transported by sea.
Our CargoHandbook.com is the industry's bible on all cargo, with more than 1000 listed commodities.
As the authors of the this book, our specialist commodity experts have vast experience investigating any sort of claim or product loss, also when it comes to perishable goods. With most of our offices being located in the busy North-West European ports, we handle about 4,000 cases in this area per year involving these types of products. We advise on the many different factors that can determine the appropriate temperature as well as other conditions for shipment.
It is the world's largest database on transportation of cargoes in the marine industry, visited by thousands of users every month and containing more than 1000 listed commodities! From Abaca to Zucchini - no product transported by sea holds any secrets for us!
Shipping accidents can be extremely complex and a resolution depends on a full understanding of circumstances.
Our REMBRANDT simulation software can provide an accurate reconstruction of an incident and also create ‘what if’ scenarios. Accident simulations act as independent expert witnesses from which BMT produces high-quality reports that can be used in evidence. These simulations can help to avoid costly adverse judgements and extended cases and appeals.
REMBRANDT can be used to avoid:
Measuring, monitoring, and advising on risk across a continuum of offshore, coastal zones, rivers, and other waterways.
In the event of a fire, the impact is often very significant; an in-depth investigation into the origin and cause as well as swift handling of the case is therefore imperative for all parties involved.
We assist the international shipping industry with emergency response advice and action for an extensive range of serious incidents, 24/7 globally.
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This strategic addition reinforces BMT's commitment to providing specialised and comprehensive marine consulting and forensic investigation services.
BMT in the UK and Europe has announced a new senior business development managerial appointment, effective this month, which will support the delivery of the company’s Marine Surveys’ strategy.
Miguel Centeno, BMT's Risk and Quality Manager, has reviewed multiple data points over a three-year period, within BMT MATE™, and identified that there are three common areas of risk.
BMT, a leading international engineering, scientific and marine risk management consultancy, is proud to announce the launch of its Remote Navigation Audit (RNA) service for the commercial shipping industry. This cutting-edge solution harnesses the power of digital technology to revolutionise traditional auditing processes, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in maritime operations.
BMT today announced that it has been awarded a Hydrodynamic Marine Simulator Training contract by the Ministry Of Defence to deliver new, optimal levels of safety, operational efficiency, readiness, and an advanced 5-bridge training platform capability in customised navigation training for the Admiralty Pilots and Tug Masters of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers (QECC) in Portsmouth.
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.
BMT is pleased to announce that their marine technical expert and technical director of the Antwerp office Peter Verlinden has been formally accepted as ‘Damage’ agent and Inland shipping surveyor in the CESAM network of experts.
We have appointed Ronald Radder to head up our Groningen office, a new relocation move for Radder that will see his marine surveying services and leadership going beyond Groningen to cover the Northern region of the Netherlands and Germany’s ports as well, with effect from 1 January 2023.
We address certain key topics that have been brought to our attention by our valued clients during their assessment of inspection reports.
For decades, the modus operandi of marine surveyors has not changed much. Sent by insurance companies or ship operators, the surveyor’s task is to collect evidence, to collect facts.
As a volunteer and coordinator for the Zeeland region of the Vaarkracht Foundation, Ad de Klerk, Marine Surveyor at BMT in the Netherlands has, for years, been committed to enabling cancer patients and their relatives to escape reality and gain new energy.
Ports, marinas, harbours, and shipyards face many challenges regarding the risks associated with climate change and extreme weather.
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technologies for the shipping industry. The use of innovative tools and technologies can overcome border restrictions; for instance, with remote surveys and inspections, surveyors do not have to be physically present on-site or on board a vessel; instead, surveyors can now provide support, anytime, anywhere, with the use of the online connection, video streaming and other digital tools. But is a small survey the answer for every situation?
Bas Dijk joins BMT Netherlands B.V. as Marine Surveyor. Bas is stationed in BMT’s new Rotterdam office on the Rivium Business park, Capelle a/d IJssel.
Olivier van der Kruijs describes new processes that will lead to ship condition surveys being conducted more efficiently.
With the opportunity to travel to many and diverse locations: countries, ports, deep sea or inland vessels, on the ocean or riverside, the role of a marine surveyor is varied, dynamic, challenging and fascinating.
