By providing in-depth marine accident analysis, we help authorities to understand the complexities of a shipping accident, come to a successful resolution and define mitigating measures.
Our simulation software can reconstruct maritime accidents such as collisions, allisions or groundings, which can then help identify the root cause of the incident and carry out simulations to investigate alternative scenarios.
Using our software combined with shipboard Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) data and regional automatic identification systems (AIS) information, we can produce accurate three-dimensional recreations of maritime accidents.
BMT REMBRANDT has been developed with commercial ship operators, pilots and statutory accident investigation bodies and provides the essential functionality of visual reconstruction and playback facility with a complete simulation to test the “what-if” scenario.
We help marine accident investigators explore the impact of different weather conditions and alternative rudder engine orders.
We simulate collisions and provide realistic physical and human behaviour scenarios. Using accurate simulations of specific vessel hulls, we can consider the impact of the marine environment, such as visibility, wind, wave height and current.
We integrate NMEA standard ship data, AIS data for traffic vessels, audio data from bridge mics, and screen capture from electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) and radar systems.
We regularly import data from multiple vessels to demonstrate alternative scenarios.
Time-stamped AIS data is automatically synced, allowing the seamless visual reconstruction of marine accidents involving various vessels. This source data is then combined with a customised hydrodynamic model to simulate the event.
A 3D image is generated using a combination of the VDR data and bathymetry and land profiles from the electronic navigational chart (ENC).
Lights on traffic vessels are shown according to the ship status information provided by the AIS data. The location and time of the sun and moon positions are calculated to provide representative lighting conditions. Additional details from buoy, beacon and light information are also added to the simulation.
The user can move the viewpoint during playback and even switch to other vessels providing a holistic view of the environmental conditions.
Following a visual accident reconstruction and playback, the next step is to test alternative outcomes explore other scenarios and the impact of onboard decisions.
A fluid forces model calibrated with the prevailing weather and sea state conditions can be selected and overlaid on top of a VDR tracked vessel model and depth map within the playback functionality.
The user can then take complete control of the simulated vessel, which provides a powerful “what-if” added dimension to an essential 3D visual reconstruction, allowing users to explore alternative decisions and outcomes.
The BMT REMBRANDT simulation software excels in supporting operators that are commissioning bigger vessels whilst at the same time moving with the markets and directing their ships into narrow channels and smaller ports.
Advanced 5-bridge training platform for tug, offshore and ship pilotage with precision ship hydrodynamic and port hydraulic engines
As we celebrate 40 years of engineering excellence, I’ve been reflecting on what truly drives innovation in our business. For me, the answer is simple: it’s our customers.
World Maritime Day is a moment to recognise the importance of the maritime industry in global trade, sustainability, and safety. We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation, working to shape a safer and more sustainable future for maritime operations.
Ian McRobbie, our Programme Manager for Ports and Maritime Infrastructure, was interviewed by Port & Harbors to discuss how infrastructure companies are collaborating with ports to enhance port infrastructure and operations.
Brad Saunders, our Senior Principal Engineer & Technical Lead for APAC, Coastal & Maritime Engineering, sets out how for small ports a modern approach to asset valuation is appropriate and holds considerable potential to uncover hidden value.
Safety is key. It is generally accepted that safety for MASS must be as good as, or better than, human driven systems. So, a key element of assuring MASS is providing evidence it can navigate safely and in compliance with the International Regulations on Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) without a human onboard.
Supply chain issues, post-pandemic delays and a lack of stacking space are typical challenges for a shipping line in today’s busy world. Our Managing Director of Surveys and his team provide detailed insight into distressed cargo management operations and how to extract value and upside in the face of a serious shipping incident.
The growing size and number of vessels in the global cruise fleet requires the industry to set new standards for navigation technology to ensure it meet the highest standards of safety.
Dr Phil Thompson explains maritime synthetic environment modelling and how he has helped develop it into an award-winning system.
We have successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising our proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed. This collaboration rigorously assessed AEUK’s cutting-edge autonomous navigation system, ARCIMS, delivering critical insights into its decision-making capabilities and compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
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.
BMT’s expanded multi-bridge UK facilities secure DNV Class A approval and marks a milestone for ‘Version 7’ of BMT REMBRANDT navigational software.
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 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.
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.
Dr Phil Thompson features in this Nautical Institute publication, looking at the topic of 'Using electronic data for visual reconstruction and analysis of collisions, allisions and groundings.
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