Commercial maritime
We are world leaders in providing ship design and technical consultancy across the marine sector, including automation, fleet optimisation and connectivity systems.
We are world leaders in providing ship design and technical consultancy across the marine sector, including automation, fleet optimisation and connectivity systems.
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Business Development Manager
Ottawa, Canada
+1 613 592 2830 ship-design@bmtglobal.comWe serve a full spectrum of individual sectors within the international sea transportation industry, including oil and gas and dry bulk carriers, vessel owners and operators, logistics companies, ports, terminals and harbour authorities.
It’s thanks to our world-renowned design and engineering capabilities and our uniquely collaborative approach that our stakeholders continually trust us to advise on the safest, most reliable, most cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions.
Ports, harbours and terminals are complex, multiple-stakeholder projects. We provide a wide range of services to port managers and port operators that help mitigate risk during development, maintenance and day-to-day operations.
We have supported the global, diverse, complex, multi-faceted shipbuilding industry for over 30 years.
For pilot operators that want to upskill their teams, especially in busy harbours or narrow channels welcoming larger and larger vessels, our REMBRANDT software delivers the best simulation solution for navigating your bespoke port and harbour operations.
We provide vital consultant engineering services, including complete project management from conception to completion for marine, port, and coastal projects.
By providing investment and planning support throughout the initial stages of infrastructure development, we help you build future growth on solid foundations.
We consult on global regulation, shared attitudes and ideas for maritime operations, including how we respond to incidents, vessel surveying, and cargo handling.
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.
Our risk-free, accurate and reliable simulations of ship handling, convenience and mooring help port design, port access operations assessment, navigation risk analysis and crew training.
View our database of ships designs
We offer a broad range of surveys, audits and certifications to promote safety and operational efficiency.
ShipmoPC is a widely-used and extensively validated seakeeping software package that provides comprehensive ship motion and load predictions and analysis.
Designing a vessel for a pioneering offshore wind project in Japan required us to work to new rules.
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?
The future is nearer than we think; it is right now. The future is what we will do when we finish reading these words. It is an hour away, a minute away, a second away. The actions we take today are the future.
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.
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.
Shivaprakash Rao, head of Consulting and Energy Transition at BMT, was interviewed by Port & Harbors to discuss how infrastructure companies are collaborating with ports to enhance port infrastructure and operations.
Martin Bissuel, head of Sales Commercial Maritime at BMT, spoke exclusively to Maritime Journal about about the future trends and demands for offshore wind vessels in light of the market expansion.
Dr Phil Thompson explains maritime synthetic environment modelling and how he has helped develop it into an award-winning system.
Camilla joined the BMT Graduate and Apprentice scheme in October 2021, after studying Yacht and Powercraft Design at Solent University and Naval Architecture at the University of Southampton. She shares why she chose BMT, and her experiences so far.
We look at how the maritime sector approaches decarbonisation and other green shipping initiatives.
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?
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 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
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.
In addition to practical knowledge and gained experience, we are committed to continued education. This has resulted in, amongst others, a number of our experts from our offices in the Netherlands and Belgium being (once again) recognised and registered with the United Register of Appraisers (VRT).
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.
Designed to meet the specific challenges of long range autonomous operations
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.
Throughout 2020, BMT has worked with a range of commercial and government customers worldwide on a plethora of innovative ship design projects.
BMT is pleased to announce that their latest passenger ferry design, for Aran Island Ferries, successfully completed sea trials and has now been delivered. The Saoirse Na Farraige is a 40 metres medium speed monohull ferry built to a BMT design by Cheoy Lee Shipyards in China.
Designing the first ferry of its type in the world posed some unique challenges.
23-metre Crew Transfer Vessel for Offshore Windfarms
Boosting the economy while preserving the environment.
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.
In collaboration with Penguin Shipyard International, the BMT design iteration, called “MFV-R”, is an optimal ship design created to offer a second-generation external firefighting capability that goes ‘above and beyond’ standard FiFi Class 1 requirements.
We are pleased to announce that our latest 27m CTV hybrid vessel design showcasing our patented BMT Active Fender System® and hybrid propulsion system has been selected by HST Marine for the European offshore wind industry.
On the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show, Oceanco revealed a revolutionary yacht design: Aeolus. Fully aligned with Oceanco’s NXT initiative, Aeolus is in tune with evolving perspectives on the environment as well as lifestyle.
BMT is pleased to announce that it has now signed a subcontract with Navantia UK, formalising its role in delivering the £1.6 billion Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme.
A £1.6 billion contract has been awarded to Team Resolute to manufacture the vessels providing munitions, stores and provisions to the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates.
To meet the industry’s growing demand for lower carbon emissions, capacity, and prolonged offshore operations, BMT is introducing its new 32m Crew Transfer Vessel design to what is already an extensive range of designs.
We will be exhibiting at Nor-Shipping 2023 in the UK Pavilion. Nor-Shipping is at the centre of the oceans, where the maritime and ocean industries meet.
06-06-2023 - 09-06-2023
We are exhibiting at Seawork 2023 stand E24. The Seawork event is a one stop shop providing access to the commercial marine and workboat business.
13-06-2023 - 15-06-2023
