Engineering resilient coastal and maritime infrastructure

We combine coastal engineering expertise, environmental insight and economic planning to deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure for communities, ports and governments.

Contact Us

Key contact

Phillip White - North America

Senior Business Development Manager - Infrastructure and Environment

Houston, United States

+1 (281) 886-7256 offshore@bmtglobal.com

From concept to construction, we help plan, engineer and manage coastal infrastructure that balances growth, safety and environmental protection.

Worldwide, nearly half the population lives near coasts, placing immense pressure on fragile ecosystems. Poorly planned development can accelerate erosion, degrade habitats and lead to economic vulnerabilities.

We take a holistic approach by integrating market analysis, planning support, and engineering design with sustainable environmental management. Our services span investment planning, concept design, supervision of coastal structures and advanced modelling of metocean conditions.

We support ports, harbours and terminals and governments through every stage, ensuring resilient, cost effective solutions that protect communities and ecosystems. By aligning engineering excellence with environmental stewardship, we enable governments and operators to develop coasts responsibly while reducing long term risk.

Delivering resilient, compliant and sustainable coastal infrastructure

Shaping the solution with breadth and depth of capabilities

Erosion and habitat loss

Modelling, planning and engineered defences to reduce loss and restore resilience.

  • Coastal flood and erosion risk assessment
  • Climate adaption and resilience strategies
  • Strategic asset protection planning

Environmental compliance and impact

Targeted modelling and management strategies to minimise ecological impact and support regulatory compliance.

  • Regulatory and legislative compliance reviews
  • Environmental permitting and reporting support
  • Proactive risk and impact mitigation

Metocean data management and analysis

Protecting ecosystems while enabling development.

  • Baseline water quality and ecology studies
  • Coastal process and erosion monitoring
  • Compliance-ready environmental reporting

Integrated coastal planning advisory

Supporting early-stage coastal developments.

  • Market and economy feasibility assessments
  • Early stage risk and resilience planning
  • Regulatory and stakeholder alignment

Sustainable coastal infrastructure

Resilient coastal and port infrastructure design with sustainability built in.

  • Concept and detailed-engineering design
  • Construction supervision and project management
  • Long-term infrastructure performance modelling

Flood risk and climate resilience

Protecting infrastructure from flooding and climate extremes.

  • 1D/2D TUFLOW hydraulic and floodplain modelling
  • Early warning systems and adaptation planning
  • Metocean data analysis and forecasting

Proud to partner with world-leading customers and collaborators