Design advisory

Our broad portfolio of proven designs, from concept to detailed production engineering, coupled with the experience of in-service vessel support, allows us to offer consultancy services that provide real insight and value.

These consultancy support services are fully tailored to meet your requirements and range from detailed forensic analysis of a problem to strategic procurement advice covering the full range of marine, naval engineering and naval architecture disciplines.

Our strength lies in our dedication to your long-term support, from inception, build and trials to in-service support.

Our services include:

Plan approval
Structural analysis and audits
Motion predictions and stabilisation studies
Machinery retro-fit feasibility studies
Performance predictions and model testing
Weight verification studies and monitoring
Proof of concept studies
Factory acceptance and sea trials
Inclining experiments and stability books
Tender documentation and assessment

Our design agent services include:

Detailed design and integration
Producing engineering change packages
Design, drafting, engineering and technical investigation
System engineering
Configuration and data management and audits
Integrated logistics support
Producing class level drawings, data lists and documentation including revisions

Our stories

Events

BMT Wins 2021 WJB Junior Design Challenge!

The Western Joint Branch Junior Design Challenge is an annual contest run for associate members of both RINA and IMarEST. The design competition aims to challenge pre-chartership level engineers to develop a design solution to an ongoing issue in the maritime industry.

BMT wins another crew transfer vessel design contract for US East Coast Windfarms

BMT has been awarded a design contract for three new Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to be operated at east coast wind farms in the US.

BMT teams with defence industry leaders to deliver ILMV

BMT has teamed with local defence industry leaders Raytheon Australia and Austal to deliver the new Australian Independent Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel, or ILMV for the Australian Army

BMT to offer updated ELLIDA™ for SEA2200

BMT will offer an updated concept design from its ELLIDA™ multi-role logistics ship design family for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Joint Support Ship project, SEA2200

BMT successfully commissions hybrid vessel for the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore

We are pleased to announce the successful commissioning of our latest 35 metre hybrid vessel for the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore.

BMT Awarded Contract for New Gourock Ferry Concept Design

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a contract to BMT to provide consultancy services for the concept design of a new passenger ferry for the Gourock, Dunoon and Kilcreggan routes. The new ferry will be designed to replace the vessels currently operated on the routes by CalMac.

BMT’s latest passenger catamaran ferry is delivered to Kitsap Transit

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.

Wind Energy Expo Conference Japan | BMT: Japan’s Wind Farm First

Designing a vessel for a pioneering offshore wind project in Japan requires BMT to work to new rules

First look at the BMT designs for Steamship Company’s new passenger and cargo vessels

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.

BMT secures multi-vessel design order for UK Ministry of Defence Police

This latest contract for a key government customer further builds on BMT’s existing partnership with MST.

BMT design Williem Barentsz wins Shippax 'Technology and Design' award

BMT's 70m LNG ferry Willem Barentsz wins Shippax Technology and Design award 2021. The ferry now operating within the UNESCO World Heritage Site (The Wadden Sea) for Rederij Doeksen.

BMT design Alkahfi Chief wins ‘Support Vessel of the Year’ award

BMT designed offshore support vessel Alkahfi Chief was announced as the winner of ‘Support Vessel of the Year’ award, at the 2020 Offshore Support Journal (OSJ) Awards last night in London.

BMT designed passenger ferry, MV Alfred has won Ship of the Year by Cruise & Ferry

Alfred, built at the Strategic Marine shipyard in Vietnam, for Pentland Ferries is the greenest ferry of its kind, using 60% less fuel than similar vessels in the area.

BMT launches the next generation hull-form – the ‘Pentamaran’

Designed to meet the specific challenges of long range autonomous operations

‘Team Resolute’, a new cooperation for BMT, Harland & Wolff, Navantia on UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ships

BMT stands ready with Harland & Wolff and Navantia to offer a modern approach to the FSS program that will contribute to sovereign shipbuilding and prosperity for the United Kingdom for years to come.

Latest BMT designed SATV makes waves in offshore wind

We are excited to welcome another vessel to our growing family of over 55 BMT designed windfarm support vessels worldwide.

BMT’s first design of WFSV for Japan

The optimised design for a windfarm support vessel (WFSV) under the Japanese flag adds to BMT’s expanding portfolio of WFSV’s operating worldwide and establishes a presence for BMT in the country’s fast-growing offshore wind sector.

BMT celebrates a year of ship design achievements

Throughout 2020, BMT has worked with a range of commercial and government customers worldwide on a plethora of innovative ship design projects.

Noel Tomlinson's appointment as Vice Chair of the SMI Commercial Maritime Group Council

BMT is delighted to announce Noel Tomlinson's appointment as Vice Chair of the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Commercial Maritime Group (CMG) Council. Highlights the significant recognition of Noel's expertise and dedication to the maritime industry, emphasising his crucial contributions to the SMI's central function in the sector.

Introducing Spear, the all-new 140m Trimaran.

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.

Emily Spurling appointed as Regional Business Director for BMT in Americas

Experienced leadership prioritizing the growth of our business through the development of capabilities and local delivery of global BMT expertise.

BMT's CAIMEN-Large ready to meet Australia's Landing Craft-Heavy requirements

BMT offers a rich portfolio of design services for specialised vessels, this capability is particularly relevant given the focus of the Australian Defence Strategic Review on enhancing the Army's amphibious capabilities in littoral environments.

BMT reveals new 48m SOV design

Designed to optimise offshore operations, the advanced methanol-ready SOV design combines exceptional safety, unparalleled comfort, and operational efficiency, all while prioritising eco-friendly practices.