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Monitor your vessels condition with BMT MATE™

BMT MATE™ helps to improve operational efficiency and risk management by turning inspection data into decisions with speed, clarity, and global consistency.

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Empowering surveyors with digital precision

MATE™ is the proprietary inspection and reporting tool used by BMT’s global surveyor network to capture, analyse and visualise vessel condition data with consistency, accuracy and speed.

Built for marine and insurance professionals, MATE™ transforms traditional surveys into real-time insight—supporting faster decision-making, transparency and improved asset management.

  • Delivers consistent, standardised inspection data across 250+ global surveyors
  • Enables vessel owners and insurers to benchmark performance and risk
  • Simplifies reporting with custom dashboards and scorecards for fleets or single vessels

Turning inspections into insight

Vessel condition monitoring

Track and visualise the physical condition of vessels over time, identifying trends and potential risks before they escalate.

Fleet-wide benchmarking

Benchmark individual vessels against fleet averages to identify outliers, uncover performance gaps, and support strategic decision-making.

Risk assessment

Identify high-risk areas across fleets using intuitive scoring systems derived from real inspection data.

Customised inspections

Tailor inspection scopes to specific KPIs, vessel types, or operational priorities — from cargo care to pollution prevention.

Insurance reporting

Provide insurers with standardised, transparent data to support underwriting and claims processes.

Operational efficiency analysis

Use inspection insights to streamline maintenance planning and improve overall fleet performance.

Compliance and safety audits

Support regulatory compliance and safety standards with traceable, consistent inspection records.

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Features and benefits

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Real-time visualisation

Transform raw inspection findings into dashboards, scorecards, and trend graphs for instant clarity.

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Reduced costs

Using an efficient inspection and reporting process helps to keep costs low.

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Custom reporting tools

Generate tailored reports based on vessel type, fleet composition, or specific operational requirements.

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Actionable insights

Identify and manage pending items and corrective actions directly from inspection results.

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Consistent high-quality inspections

Ensures an exceptional level of inspection uniformity by equipping surveyors with detailed guidance and supporting every survey with expert office reviews.

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Fully managed service

BMT coordinates all aspects of the inspection process, ensuring consistency, traceability, and peace of mind.

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Full transparency

Inspection programmes are fully transparent, allowing those involved to learn about the purpose and scope of the inspection.

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Global surveyor network

Benefit from inspections conducted by BMT’s highly qualified surveyors, following globally standardised guidelines.

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Vast experience

The MATE™ system is built upon our experience of providing top quality expertise to the marine and insurance industry for more than 70 years.

Success in statistics

250+
Global Surveyors
100%
Cloud-Based

Meet the expert behind the tech

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Dennis de Bruin

Managing Director

Dennis de Bruin is Managing Director of BMT Commercial Shipping Europe, including the marine surveys division with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Singapore and Switzerland. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering and is a certified first maritime officer. He has seven years of seagoing experience on board chemical tankers and general cargo vessels.

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Head and shoulders image of Dennis de Bruin

Dennis de Bruin

Managing Director

Dennis de Bruin is Managing Director of BMT Commercial Shipping Europe, including the marine surveys division with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Singapore and Switzerland. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering and is a certified first maritime officer. He has seven years of seagoing experience on board chemical tankers and general cargo vessels.

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