Design advisory

BMT Wins 2021 WJB Junior Design Challenge!

The Western Joint Branch Junior Design Challenge is an annual contest run for associate members of both RINA and IMarEST. The design competition aims to challenge pre-chartership level engineers to develop a design solution to an ongoing issue in the maritime industry.

BMT wins another crew transfer vessel design contract for US East Coast Windfarms

BMT has been awarded a design contract for three new Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to be operated at east coast wind farms in the US.

BMT teams with defence industry leaders to deliver ILMV

BMT has teamed with local defence industry leaders Raytheon Australia and Austal to deliver the new Australian Independent Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel, or ILMV for the Australian Army

BMT to offer updated ELLIDA™ for SEA2200

BMT will offer an updated concept design from its ELLIDA™ multi-role logistics ship design family for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Joint Support Ship project, SEA2200

BMT successfully commissions hybrid vessel for the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore

We are pleased to announce the successful commissioning of our latest 35 metre hybrid vessel for the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore.

BMT Awarded Contract for New Gourock Ferry Concept Design

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 catamaran ferry is delivered to Kitsap Transit

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.

Wind Energy Expo Conference Japan | BMT: Japan’s Wind Farm First

Designing a vessel for a pioneering offshore wind project in Japan requires BMT to work to new rules

First look at the BMT designs for Steamship Company’s new passenger and cargo vessels

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.

BMT secures multi-vessel design order for UK Ministry of Defence Police

This latest contract for a key government customer further builds on BMT’s existing partnership with MST.

BMT design Williem Barentsz wins Shippax 'Technology and Design' award

BMT's 70m LNG ferry Willem Barentsz wins Shippax Technology and Design award 2021. The ferry now operating within the UNESCO World Heritage Site (The Wadden Sea) for Rederij Doeksen.

BMT design Alkahfi Chief wins ‘Support Vessel of the Year’ award

BMT designed offshore support vessel Alkahfi Chief was announced as the winner of ‘Support Vessel of the Year’ award, at the 2020 Offshore Support Journal (OSJ) Awards last night in London.

BMT designed passenger ferry, MV Alfred has won Ship of the Year by Cruise & Ferry

Alfred, built at the Strategic Marine shipyard in Vietnam, for Pentland Ferries is the greenest ferry of its kind, using 60% less fuel than similar vessels in the area.

BMT launches the next generation hull-form – the ‘Pentamaran’

Designed to meet the specific challenges of long range autonomous operations

‘Team Resolute’, a new cooperation for BMT, Harland & Wolff, Navantia on UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ships

BMT stands ready with Harland & Wolff and Navantia to offer a modern approach to the FSS program that will contribute to sovereign shipbuilding and prosperity for the United Kingdom for years to come.

Latest BMT designed SATV makes waves in offshore wind

We are excited to welcome another vessel to our growing family of over 55 BMT designed windfarm support vessels worldwide.

BMT’s first design of WFSV for Japan

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.

BMT celebrates a year of ship design achievements

Throughout 2020, BMT has worked with a range of commercial and government customers worldwide on a plethora of innovative ship design projects.

Fleet Solid Support Ships (FSS) Programme successfully completes its Preliminary Design Review

Navantia UK and BMT Achieve the First Key Milestone on the FSS Programme after collaboration in the Functional Design

BMT and Strategic Marine Unveil Sustainable StratCat35 CTV

The latest addition to the offshore wind industry, the StratCat35 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) is designed to meet a wider range of operator requirements while placing sustainability at the forefront of the offshore wind sector.

BMT and Greenline Marine Reveal All-Electric Ferry, Setting New Standards in Maritime Design

BMT and Greenline Marine unveil the 32-metre all-electric Greenline 150 Passenger Ferry, showcasing cutting-edge technology focused on efficiency and sustainability. This innovative ferry design aims to set new benchmarks for environmental standards, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency in the maritime industry.

BMT Collaborates on ROC + DOCK Project to Drive Maritime Innovation in the UK

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.

Ventus Marine selects BMT and Strategic Marine for CTV fleet expansion

Ventus Marine has selected BMT's 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) design for the construction of four new vessels by Strategic Marine. These vessels are destined for offshore wind markets in Taiwan and Europe.

BMT Supports MCS with redesign and innovation in SWATH CTV

MCS partners with BMT to reduce the environmental impact and improve machinery space accessibility, of the MCS SWATH 2 vessel.

Noel Tomlinson's appointment as Vice Chair of the SMI Commercial Maritime Group Council

BMT is delighted to announce Noel Tomlinson's appointment as Vice Chair of the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Commercial Maritime Group (CMG) Council. Highlights the significant recognition of Noel's expertise and dedication to the maritime industry, emphasising his crucial contributions to the SMI's central function in the sector.