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BMT operates through a network of subsidiaries throughout the world. If you would like to find out more about the companys products or services, please contact one of our regional centres.
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Office locations
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Transport co-ordination
BMT has developed strategic freight transport modelling tools for Europe and is developing further models for the important Asian region. At the most strategic level such tools are being deployed to support long-term predictions and the development of national strategic plans. BMT is also supporting the maritime policy development of the European Commissions Directorate General for Energy and Transport, conducting and co-ordinating work in areas concerning safety, security, marine insurance, intermodal transport and logistics, maritime education and training, environmental management, marine traffic management and maritime law.
Financial Highlights
BMTs turnover has increased by 13% over the last year, generating profits of over 4 million. This was achieved predominantly through organic growth.
Board of Directors
David Goodrich*
Chairman
Turnover
1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
Figures in millions
Roger Swann
Chief Executive
Geoffrey Turner
Company Secretary *Non-executive Director
R&D Directorate
Dr Fernando Caldeira-Saraiva
Director of Research
Dr Mel Davies
Director of Development
Company Advisors
Auditors Baker Tilly Bankers Barclays Bank plc Public Relations Republic Solicitors Freshfields Barlow Lyde & Gilbert
Registered Office
Orlando House 1 Waldegrave Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 8LZ UK Website: www.bmt.org
Overview
British Maritime Technology Limited (BMT) is an international design, engineering and risk management consultancy.
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BMT has also helped Cunard Line assess that adequate clearance would be available under a bridge in Norway, taking into account the ships air draught and the prevailing tides.
Transportation
BMT develops some of the worlds most innovative capital equipment and infrastructure management solutions in the road, rail, water, air and intermodal sectors.
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Working in all major modes of transportation, BMT helps customers to use capital equipment and infrastructure to facilitate trade, reduce costs and improve reliability, availability and safety. These are just a few of the projects for which it has been responsible over the last year:
New standards for quietness, speed and safety have been set by BMTs new SWATH vessel BMT provides reliability-centred maintenance programmes to the rail industry
BMT is developing a criterion for the maximum safe level of turbulence for helicopter operations to offshore platform helidecks
alternative draughts and operating speeds, changes in engine performance and the adverse impact of hull or propeller fouling.
Expansion plans for an Australian coal terminal have been developed by BMT
Energy
BMT helps the oil, gas and renewable energy industries to operate in a safer, more productive and environmentally sound way. It provides a wide range of field simulation, pipeline, environmental, safety, reliability, risk assessment, operational support, damage tolerance assessment, failure analysis and decommissioning services.
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BMT advises offshore platform operators how to optimise the production of oil and gas in a safe and environmentally sensitive way
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BMTs expertise spans every phase of the life-cycle of offshore and onshore energy developments. This includes simulating oil and gas platforms and renewable energy fields, securing planning permissions, monitoring processing equipment and developing decommissioning strategies. These are just a few of the companys most recent high profile projects:
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Pipeline integrity
BMT is one of the worlds leading experts in assessing fatigue and fracture in a wide range of damaged or degraded structures. Application of these assessment techniques helps oil and gas pipeline operators to make safety and cost-effective material specification, design and maintenance decisions. BMTs method for accurately characterising the severity of pipeline dents is generating interest from operators around the world. A similar model, also validated against full scale trials, can be used to predict the onset of wrinkles or buckles and their post-formation and growth behaviour. Current research is further developing these tools and to predict the long-term behaviour and integrity of buckled and wrinkled pipeline segments. Pipeline integrity is a significant concern to operators, given that the cost of even a single failure is substantial, as it can bring a supply line to a halt and create serious environmental problems.
BMT is at the heart of marine navigation, safety and emergency response standards for the offshore wind energy industry
In addition, BMT and AROQUA Ltd were contracted by Marathon Oil UK Ltd to identify a strategy which will minimise the long-term cost of ownership of the gas turbine powered generators in the Brae oil and gas fields in the UK Continental Shelf. The work will provide the operator with an operating and maintenance strategy which focuses on improving cost efficiencies, safety levels and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
The reduction of waste, prevention of pollution and efficient use of resources are major issues in every industry. At the same time, organisations need to meet stringent legislation to ensure the safety of their employees and the public to mitigate a wide range of commercial risks. As is evident from some of the projects featured here, BMT plays a key role in helping its customers meet these often interrelated challenges.
BMT is helping industry assess whether noise levels need to be reduced in areas where marine species are at risk
High-rise development being tested in BMTs boundary layer wind tunnel (top) BMT has recently won a contract to forecast the quality of bathing water off European coastlines (above)
Most recently, BMT has advised on the design of the new Beijing stadium for the 2008 Olympic games. The company calculated the microclimate on the pitch, how the wind environment can be optimised for the comfort of spectators and the snow loading on the roof over the spectator seats when the facility is used in the winter months. It has also completed work on modelling the likely airflows surrounding the new Wimbledon Centre Court roof and the Zurich stadium.
Marine Surveying
BMT provides surveying and litigation support to marine insurers and Protection and Indemnity Clubs for casualty, warranty and liability claims. Through these services, BMT helps shipowners, charterers and cargo interests to address cost, performance, safety and environmental issues and pursue and defend claims.
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The seas have never been busier. According to industry analysts, almost 50,000 general and bulk cargo, container, tanker and passenger ships now operate internationally. These ships carry over 90% of world trade and are in heavy demand from customers in virtually every industry. Despite improvements in technology and more rigorous safety standards, a wide range of problems still occur during construction, when ships are loading or unloading in port, entering or leaving port and whilst at sea. This may involve fires, collisions, groundings, structural fatigue, machinery failures, damage to cargo or accidents involving personnel.
spaces into which water can seep, pushing up the cost of repairs. The number of shipyards available to carry out repairs are few and there is a longer wait for the specialist parts that are required, which has an impact on the value of the claim if the vessel has a loss-of-hire policy. BMTs advice proved invaluable in settling the claim.
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BMT supplies fast and effective information to marine insurance and legal interests
In many cases its surveyors have been asked to have a continuing role as risk assessor and adviser. Due to the breadth of its experience in the maritime sector and the geographical reach, BMT is able to provide a reliable, independent service across every marine surveying discipline. As a result, the company is seen as a trusted partner of large shipping companies and small independent operators alike.
Defence
BMT works with a wide range of national defence forces and major contractors around the world on design, contract and programme management projects. This is in addition to developing strategies to address safety, environmental, upgrade, modernisation and disposal challenges.
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BMT works across the land, sea and air defence sectors, providing consultancy to many defence forces around the world. Here is a selection of the companys most recent project highlights:
The X-Craft will be able to carry up to 600t of payload, which will normally include fuel for long range deployment, mission modules and helicopters. High levels of fuel efficiency and stability are provided in even the roughest seas by its innovative shape and aluminium alloy hull.
BMT continues to be at the heart of the UKs new aircraft carrier programme
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BMT has designed the X-Craft, the fastest large naval craft in the world
BMT is conducting research into modular ships which could offer navies greater flexibility and scalability
BMT is an international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, working principally in the defence, energy, environment, marine insurance and transportation sectors. BMT invests significantly in research. Its customers are served through a network of international subsidiary companies. The assets are held in beneficial ownership for its staff.