Maritime design and consultancy
From innovative vessel designs and expert surveys to high-value marine engineering and technological innovations.
From innovative vessel designs and expert surveys to high-value marine engineering and technological innovations.
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Business Development Manager
Europe / UK
Head of Business Development
We are trusted partners, supporting vessel owners, port operators, shipbuilders, and suppliers with world-renowned design and engineering capabilities.
Our brilliant people allow us to offer a diverse range of complementary, internationally available services, from award-winning ship design to over 50 years of design experience and operational consultancy advice in coastal infrastructure projects, including ship simulation, training, surveys, audits, and technical inspections.
We are passionate about high performance. Our global network is underpinned by in-country knowledge and sovereign capability to retain control over the skills, technology, intellectual property, financial resources, and infrastructure that underpin those capabilities within each region.
We deliver tailored and efficient services such as environmental modelling to support dredging operations and enable investment support for new coastal infrastructure.
Our vision is for better futures through collaboration and innovation.
We can deliver ‘out of the box’ highly manoeuvrable mature designs that can be adapted for your specific needs.
We are a global ship design business with over 300 vessels in service across the world.
We have extensive experience in the design of steel, aluminium and advanced composite vessels and a proven design pedigree for structures that are lightweight, robust, easy to construct and maintain, and fatigue-resistant, thanks to our close attention to detail.
We consult on global regulation, shared attitudes and ideas for maritime operations, including how we respond to incidents, vessel surveying, and cargo handling.
Our maritime experts and marine surveyors are internationally certified by leading industry organisations like the Nautical Institute, the International Marine Contractors Association, or the 360 Quality Association.
By providing investment and planning support throughout the initial stages of infrastructure development, we help you build future growth on solid foundations.
We provide vital consultant engineering services, including complete project management from conception to completion for marine, port, and coastal projects.
Our experience in using practical tools and methodologies to manage risk helps you verify and optimise design early on when costs are still manageable.
When progress in technologies provides only a marginal gain in reducing operating costs and environmental footprint, should the traditional ferry paradigm be challenged once more?
Artificial intelligence has revolutionised ship design and changed how we work forever. However, apart from improving computer-aided design (CAD) tools, the creation of ship arrangements is relatively the same as in the 1980s.
One of the most significant challenges of warship procurement is keeping pace with technological developments and changing strategic contexts.
Submarines are designed for a service life of more than 25 years. Therefore, they need to be prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow's and today's needs, which means a flexible operational capability and increased importance on areas such as sustainability and climate resilience in design.
Independent design capability is at the heart of Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base. This locally based industry enables the Australian Defence Force to defend Australia and its national interests and advance Australia’s security and prosperity.
Jaret Fattori's article in Port Strategy discusses how ports are adapting to climate change and IFRS S-2 regulations. Emphasising the shift towards sustainability through digital integration, decarbonisation, and innovative fuel alternatives, he explores the significant role of collaboration in advancing port sustainability and innovation.
Our team attended the AOG Energy Conference and WOW event, discussing the future of renewable energy and sharing insights on its progress
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.
We address certain key topics that have been brought to our attention by our valued clients during their assessment of inspection reports.
Our Naval Architects speak to RINA Ship and Boat International about how we can assist our clients early on with Future Fuels for their next vessel design.
BMT’s Maritime Autonomy Technology Lead discusses his perspective on MAS technology.
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.
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.
Industry insights about ferry designs at the forefront of innovation: TV interview with Sylvain Julien, Director of Naval Architecture , BMT and Greg Trauthwein of Maritime Reporter TV
Designing a vessel for a pioneering offshore wind project in Japan requires BMT to work to new rules
The contract consists of capability and cost trade studies in critical areas, investigation of options to maximize affordability and producibility, and development of a concept design.
Our marine surveyors and consultants have cemented a global standing as one of the world's top ‘maritime tech’ consultancies.
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.
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.
This latest contract for a key government customer further builds on BMT’s existing partnership with MST.
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.
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.
Experienced leadership prioritizing the growth of our business through the development of capabilities and local delivery of global BMT expertise.
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.
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.
This strategic addition reinforces BMT's commitment to providing specialised and comprehensive marine consulting and forensic investigation services.
BMT and PA Consulting collaborate on groundbreaking study: Retrofitting medium-sized Ro-Pax ferries with hydrogen propulsion technology
Our latest 42m (140ft) all-electric ferry design concept has been unveiled in New Orleans, at International Workboat Show.
BMT has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Strategic Marine, forging a powerful collaboration aimed at driving the offshore wind crew vessel industry towards a more sustainable future.
If you know offshore wind, you know #IPF2024 is the place to be, April 22-25 in New Orleans. Join us at Booth 1122!
22-04-2024 - 25-04-2024
We're exhibiting at Seawork 2024 on stand G17. The 25th edition of Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition.
11-06-2024 - 13-06-2024
