CORPORATE PROFILE 2005

British Maritime Technology Limited

Innovation born of independence and integrity

Contacts Worldwide
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.

Americas Regional Centre

2120 Washington Boulevard Suite 220 Arlington VA 22204-5717, USA Tel: +1 703 920 7099 Fax: +1 703 920 0358 E-mail: enquiries@bmti-na.com
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Corporate Headquarters, Europe, Middle East & Africa Regional Centre

British Maritime Technology Limited Orlando House, 1 Waldegrave Road Teddington, TW11 8LZ, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8943 5544 Fax: +44 (0)20 8943 5347 E-mail: enquiries@bmtmail.com Website: www.bmt.org

Asia Pacific and Australasia Regional Centre

0224 Nordic European Centre 3 International Business Park Singapore, 609927 Tel: +65 6890 6510 Fax: +65 6890 6518 E-mail: enquiries@bmtasia.com.sg
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Office locations
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Research & Development

Combining world class expertise and a commercial approach, BMT converts innovative R&D into products, services and processes to meet the needs of its customers. BMT consistently invests in R&D at approximately double the industry average. This enables it to bring innovative products and services to market to address some of the key challenges facing organisations in the defence, energy, environment, risk and safety, marine surveying and transportation sectors. BMT sponsors a research chair in Marine Informatics at Reading University and engages in a wide range of self-funded, joint industry, academic and European Framework Programmes through its international subsidiaries and at the BMT R&D Directorate in the UK.

Improving safety at sea

BMT is playing a key role in a series of EU projects which aims to develop procedures for managing a wide range of maritime risks. The Safety@Sea project in regions around the North Sea is developing common approaches to risk management and maritime spatial planning. Demonstration projects are focusing on traffic management, the carriage of dangerous and polluting cargoes, planning for places of refuge and the process of approving offshore wind farm installations, the development of response systems for maritime emergencies and the communication of maritime safety awareness to the public and operators of leisure craft. BMT is leading the UK input together with Trinity House and the Northern Lighthouse Board.

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.

Improving disabled accessibility planning

Many disabled users have problems with participating in important social and functional activities, such as shopping, visiting public parks and theatres, because they cannot easily find out whether their access needs will be met. It can be difficult, for example, to identify at short notice whether the next bus will be wheelchair friendly or if there will be anyone available in the supermarket to help with shopping. BMT is working on a pioneering system to develop an integrated information system to enable disabled people to plan excursions at any time, using public transport, their own vehicle, by walking or using a wheelchair, taking into consideration real-time accessibility issues. It will include a multi-modal route planner which includes accessibility information on a user-friendly mobile interface which would enable accessibility services to be reserved.

New insights from e-Science

e-Science is a term for new information technologies which aim to help organisations access, process and visualise large amounts of data produced by measurement and prediction systems worldwide. BMT is currently developing its SEAinfo technology to provide a framework for storing, processing and disseminating spatial marine information. Operational services under the info@SEA brand are being launched in south east Asia, providing support to safe berthing, anchoring and the monitoring of oil spill pollution. Further developments are underway with the UK Meteorological Office and the Environmental Systems Science Centre at Reading University to support the input of complex meteorological data into marine informatics applications.

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

Charles Betts CB* Dr Neil Cross* Andrew Docherty

Crown

Peter French John Gallagher David McSweeney Brian Smouha*

Turnover
1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
Figures in millions

Roger Swann
Chief Executive

45.15 55.30 56.36 62.64 70.72

Vice Admiral Sir Peter Woodhead KCB*

Deputy Chairman

Geoffrey Turner
Company Secretary *Non-executive Director

R&D Directorate
Dr Fernando Caldeira-Saraiva
Director of Research

Profit before tax, distributions & capital gains

1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
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Dr Mel Davies
Director of Development

1,651 6,125 3,137 1,491 4,086

Company Advisors
Auditors Baker Tilly Bankers Barclays Bank plc Public Relations Republic Solicitors Freshfields Barlow Lyde & Gilbert

Capital & reserves

1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
Figures in millions

30.34 32.03 50.80 50.94 51.44

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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Delivering on our promise

The words Innovation born of independence and integrity are more than just a strapline for BMT. They are the foundation for everything that we do. To catalyse innovation you need to have first class staff who are able to see a market gap for a product or process, are inspired to think of a solution and empowered to act on their ideas. An environment of openness and trust is also essential if potential problems in the developmental stages of a project are to be identified and resolved. BMTs culture of innovation and continuous improvement is something which is valued by our diverse range of customers throughout the world. It has helped us to deliver strong financial results year-on-year over the last twenty years. The Employee Benefit Trust, established seven years ago to enable everyone who works for BMT to share in the rewards of our success after a short qualifying period, continues to play a key role in our ability to attract and retain high calibre staff. It is one of the reasons why our customers can be confident of having consistent access to committed consultants through the life of each project. Thanks to these sound business principles, BMT has continued to expand across a diverse range of geographies and sectors over the last year. Building on these successes we look forward to working with our clients over many more exciting years ahead.

Building solid foundations for the future

BMT concluded its financial year 2003/04 with a very strong balance sheet. Our strategy of making a limited number of acquisitions, investing in research and development and cross-fertilising ideas and experience across our five sectors has proved highly successful. Turnover was up by 13%, generating profits of over 4 million. During the year, BMT has acquired two companies which complement our existing capabilities in the defence and transportation sectors. BMT Defence Services Ltd acquired the engineering investment appraisal and cost modelling consultancy Bertram Martin Consulting Ltd which is now operating under the name of BMT Libra and continues to forecast the through-life costs of a range of major design and procurement projects. In addition, the Vancouver-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Peter S. Hatfield Ltd was acquired by BMT Fleet Technology Ltd and is now known as the subsidiarys Hatfield Division. BMT continues to play a key role in a range of interesting and diverse projects. This includes designing the US Navys latest high speed vessel, enhancing environmental protection by increasing our ability to access and analyse spatial marine information and improving the safety of Liquefied Natural Gas transportation. We are proud of our ability to retain relationships with customers over the long-term and rapidly earn the trust of new ones throughout the world. Over the coming year we look forward to continued delivery of innovative products and services to help our clients improve their own productivity, performance and profitability levels.

David Goodrich, Chairman

Roger Swann, Chief Executive

Diversity & Innovation Across the World

BMT provides impartial, expert advice and innovative solutions across the world. These are just a few of the companys most recent initiatives.
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Helping ship training come of age

BMTs ship manoeuvring simulator PC Rembrandt is being used onboard Cunards Queen Mary 2, the worlds largest cruise liner. For the first time a ships dynamic positioning system, provided by ALSTOM Marine, was directly linked to the manoeuvring simulator to enable high quality system, ship and port specific training to be undertaken by the ships officers.

Tackling LNG sloshing

Pioneering research into the phenomenon of sloshing is being undertaken by BMT. Sloshing is caused by the dynamic force of liquid cargo flowing in containment compartments within a ships hold in response to the ships motions in a seaway. The company is assisting ConocoPhillips in designing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sloshing advisory system, which will alert the ships master if there is a problem and provide him with guidance regarding potential remedial action by changing the ships heading and/or speed. ConocoPhillips is developing a new generation of large LNG carrier with cargo capacities up to 241,000m3. LNG sloshing may be an issue with these LNG ships increasing in size from todays standard of 145,000m3 although use of onboard reliquefaction is expected to minimise this effect by returning boil off gas to the cargo tanks as liquid.

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.

Providing advanced computing power

BMT teamed with research engineers at Florida State University to develop a distributed digital control system (DDCS) for the universitys new Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS). BMT provided the design concept and led the development team through all stages of the design process. The digital control system will be used to develop and evaluate a range of advanced power technologies with particular emphasis on transportation and utility systems. It was based on the distributed control architecture recently developed by US Navy Research Laboratories for use on the US Navys Smart Ship Engineering Control Systems and makes use of programmable logic controllers, fieldbus communications technologies and ladder logic programming. A major goal of the programme was to involve CAPS staff engineers in all stages of the development and leave them with the ability to modify hardware and software aspects of the DDCS as required, to adapt the facility to an ever-changing development and test environment. Full achievement of this goal was recently demonstrated by the CAPS staff when they adapted the control system and its dynamometer to the test and evaluation of a 5MW high temperature superconducting synchronous motor for the American Superconductor Corporation.

Partnering for success

BMT has been working closely with the UK Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) to enhance its partnering methodologies. The aim is to integrate people, processes and technology more effectively to enable organisations and their suppliers to meet shared goals. This includes increasing innovation and productivity, reducing risks and delivering cost savings. The DLO is one of the largest Ministry of Defence organisations with a remit to keep the armed forces fully equipped and ready to act at any time. Partnering will help equipment and platform Integrated Project Teams, front-line commands, industry and subcontractors move progressively to a situation where industry takes greater contractual responsibility for service provision. This will involve working together within a more open environment jointly to define, plan, manage and achieve the level of service required.

Monitoring offshore platforms

BMTs pioneering integrated marine monitoring systems (IMMS) have been provided to over 30 deepwater platforms across the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Newfoundland and Brazil. The system integrates all the elements of platform monitoring traditionally operated independently into a single system, ensuring that all operating performance variables can be analysed together. This includes outputs from sensors to monitor stress and strain in offshore structures, flare stacks, risers, pipelines, adapters and fixed and floating units. Most recently BMT has won a major contract to supply systems to BPs Angola Block. It is continually improving the effectiveness of IMMS by implementing the latest sensor technology, improving standardisation, advancing information transfer and transparency for shore-side users and providing maximum ease of use for the platform operators.

Pioneering a new submarine

An innovative non-nuclear submarine has been designed by BMT in consultation with Rolls-Royce. The SSGT (Ship Submersible Gas Turbine) submarine can travel faster and further than conventional diesel electric submarines, using novel power generation, propulsion and hull form arrangements. In this way it balances the competing demands for mobility and stealth and represents a major design breakthrough. The SSGT can travel at speeds of 20 knots using airbreathing gas turbines to travel in excess of 6,000 nautical miles. Where covertness is required, an airindependent fuel cell and battery propulsion system provides a 10 knot fully-submerged speed, which is augmented by a unique nuclear submarine-like 30 knot tactical sprint capability.

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:

Identifying strategic corridors

The future strategic use of transportation corridors between Scandinavian and central continental European countries has been assessed by BMT on behalf of 15 governmental and industry organisations. Results from the Capacity 2015 study will be used to develop policies to facilitate trade in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in the light of growing congestion in the region and the effects of EU enlargement.

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

Assisting with port development

The expansion of existing ports and coastal infrastructure and the development of new facilities present a range of engineering, safety and environmental challenges. BMT has assisted Arup in evaluating the navigation and traffic risks associated with the construction of the new Stonecutters Bridge in Hong Kong harbour. Stonecutters is likely to become the worlds longest single span cable-stayed bridge when completed in three years time. It will stand astride the 1km entrance to Hong Kongs container terminals, which are the busiest in the world with over 11,000 vessel arrivals each year. Plans to expand the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Queensland, Australia, are also being prepared with the help of BMT. The coal terminal currently exports around 6% of the worlds seaborne coal trade, serving customers in northern and central Asia, Europe and South America. Following extensive data gathering and stakeholder consultation, BMT has drawn up commercial and operational strategies to increase capacity at the coal terminal, which could make it the largest in the world.

Maintaining high standards

BMT provides reliability-centred maintenance programmes to a wide range of customers in the rail industry. These are designed to ensure that an organisations most important operational equipment is available for use whenever and wherever it is needed. Recently, the company has won a number of rolling stock maintenance contracts in Europe. In a typical project, BMT conducts a rigorous independent assessment of the performance of the trains to identify problem areas and improvement measures which will deliver the greatest benefit within as short a timescale as possible. This may involve the introduction of new operational procedures including highly targeted pre-emptive maintenance regimes or the identification of key spares which need to be stockpiled. In the light of their expertise in this area BMT and its partner STIBI AB have won a two year rolling stock management contract with the Swedish State Railway. They will also help support a framework agreement with suppliers of spare parts, consumables and new technology, paying particular regard to price and quality to ensure the best value is secured. In Canada BMT is also providing a range of engineering services to the rail industry including failure analysis, material selection, component testing, structural integrity assessment and design assistance.

Optimising ship performance

BMT is working with Teekay Shipping Ltd in an innovative project to optimise vessel performance. The company is evaluating where net savings can be made through improved vessel operation and maintenance programmes. The project includes the optimising of Teekays perfomance monitoring system and the quantification of the effects of

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Courtesy of Bristow Helicopters

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.

Launching a new ferry

BMT is one of the foremost designers of high speed vessels. Its new SWATH design sets new standards for quietness, speed and safety. Due to its small waterplane area and submerged torpedo-like hulls, the vessel is able to minimise the effect of surface wave motions to reduce the risk of passenger seasickness or weather cancellations. This is a particular advantage on the choppy waters of the Western Scheldt, where it is used to transport foot passengers and cyclists who are not permitted to use the newly constructed tunnel under the estuary.

Improving aviation safety

BMT performs research for the UK Civil Aviation Authority aimed at improving the safety of offshore helicopter operations. BMT has written a guide to help offshore platform designers produce helicopter friendly topsides and helideck locations. BMT is also developing an easy-to-use criterion for the maximum safe levels of turbulence for helicopter operations to offshore platforms. The criterion has been developed using flight simulation and wind tunnel model tests of offshore platforms and is currently being validated using data from in-service helicopters. BMT is also undertaking pioneering work in developing crack monitoring devices for the aviation industry to enable metal fatigue to be managed more effectively, thereby increasing safety levels.

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:

Maintaining energy facilities

As world demand for gas has risen, so too has the need for new processing and transportation technology. Over the last year, BMT has conducted studies to help design a range of LNG terminals. This includes modelling and assessment of the approach channels and ship manoeuvring issues, safe environmental operating limits, tug requirements and additional jetties as the terminals expand.

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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.

Ensuring the integrity of pipelines is a core part of BMTs expertise

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.

Meeting subsea challenges

BMT is leading the DISH JIP, a major joint industry project to develop globally applicable solutions for installing oil and gas equipment in ultra-deepwater using conventional offshore construction vessels. Established techniques for lowering and installing heavy subsea equipment become increasingly impractical at depths beyond 2,000m and alternatives use costly and scarce resources. To meet this challenge, DISH has brought together major players in the energy industry to develop the technology needed to design and operate a robust synthetic fibre rope deployment system. BMT is playing a key role in evaluating overall system behaviour and fatigue lives of synthetic ropes on winch and heave compensator sheaves and helping the industry to develop the necessary equipment and operating criteria. A range of oil and gas operators, major contractors and specialist supply companies are participating in the project.

Putting safety first

Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd has contracted BMT to conduct safety studies for the Buzzard field development in the North Sea. Buzzard will consist of three bridge-linked steel platforms supporting facilities for drilling, production, utilities and accommodation. BMT has modelled the helideck wind environment, turbine exhaust dispersion, gas discharge, fire and smoke hazards on the proposed platforms. This will help to ensure that Buzzard meets the safety standards required by industry regulators.

Providing an integrated service

Energy operators are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that they are controlling risks effectively. BMT has launched a new advisory service aimed at organisations which may not have a full-time health, safety, environmental and quality professional. Its services include assisting its clients in devising appropriate risk assessments and communicating the action points to the staff working at an operational level.

Providing clear guidance

The UK Department of Trade and Industry has awarded BMT a contract to develop the UK Formal Safety Methodology for UK Offshore Wind. This project places the company at the heart of navigation, safety and emergency response modelling simulation and standards for offshore wind. BMT is working on equivalent standards for Belgium and Denmark.

Environment, Risk & Safety

BMT provides consultancy, training and software tools to organisations involved in the design, procurement, operation, support and regulation of projects with complex environmental, risk and safety implications.
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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.

Protecting marine mammals

BMT has developed a subsea acoustic information system, ISAAC, to help assess the impact of underwater noise on marine species. Underwater noise can originate from many different offshore operations, including oil and gas exploration, pipeline laying, dredging, ocean surveying equipment and wind farms. Recent evidence suggests noise can adversely affect marine mammal populations by disrupting normal feeding and breeding behaviour and causing physiological damage. Users of the system are able to determine the spatial extent of noise propagation and whether noise generated from subsea activities exceeds sensitivity levels for species such as whales and dolphins. This will enable offshore operators to reduce noise levels in areas where marine species are at risk.

BMT is helping industry assess whether noise levels need to be reduced in areas where marine species are at risk

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Ecological risk assessments

In the US risk management specialists need to assess the potential impacts of hazardous contaminants on the non-human environment and human health concurrently when determining the future of former industrial and commercial sites. The most common type of ecological assessment which BMT conducts focuses on how chemical stressors may cause adverse effects to ecological receptors. Contaminants such as pesticides, PCBs and dioxins which bioaccumulate in tissues, have chronic health effects and may cause adverse reproductive effects to many species. Although the use of these chemicals is now strictly controlled, they may persist in the environment for a considerable time unless dealt with properly. BMTs consultancy services range from simple, on-site ecosystem censuses to complex studies involving food web modelling, diversity analyses and laboratory toxicity testing. This enables BMT to make practical and cost-effective recommendations about site remediation and restoration.

Making the seaside safer

BMT and MarineTech South have been awarded a contract by the UK Environment Agency to develop a tool for forecasting bathing water quality. The software tool will predict the probable onset and duration of poor bathing water quality to allow effective beach management actions to be taken. Differences in the weather can be a key factor in influencing water quality levels. During cloudier weather there is less ultraviolet light to destroy bacterial contamination. In wet weather the operation of storm sewage overflows and the run off of farm drainage contaminated with micro-organisms is more likely, causing water quality issues. BMT will use geo-spatial and geographic data to produce real-time and what-if models of risk levels in the coastal region of interest. The project is being funded by the EUs Interreg IIIB Atlantic Area Programme as part of the Improving Coastal and Recreational Waters project and aims to boost the

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Ecological risk assessments are an important part of BMTs work

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)

Ensuring buildings work with their environment

BMT supports designers and developers of building complexes during the planning and design stages of projects, through external microclimate studies based on in-house capabilities for physical modelling of atmospheric wind flows and through state-of-the-art numerical models for sunlight and shadowing effects.

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.

Providing impartial expertise

BMT is the worlds largest and most diverse independent marine casualty surveying organisation. The highly experienced marine surveyors all have a background either as master mariners, marine engineers or naval architects and operate in 33 strategic locations in 19 different countries. Their assistance is requested following most major marine casualty incidents. BMT works impartially to examine onsite a set of circumstances, determine the nature of the problem, measure and estimate the extent of the consequences, establish a cause and determine the financial liabilities of the parties involved. Its surveyors are regularly called upon to act as expert witnesses in most of the major jurisdictions throughout the world. Over the last year, BMT has been involved in some notable cases, including the MSC Ilona, the Hyundai Advance collision off Hong Kong, the Athos 1 oil spillage in the Delaware river and the Selendang Ayu tragedy in the Aleutian Islands which were particularly challenging. BMT surveyors worked to assist the parties involved to investigate cause and supplied fast effective information to the insurance and legal interests involved.

Assessing claims relating to damaged cargo is a key part of BMTs work

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.

Assessing machinery related damage

Machinery related damage is the single most frequent type of claim throughout the world. Almost a third of all the ship casualties which BMT surveyed over the last year fell into this category. If key machinery fails in a narrow fairway the consequences can be catastrophic since there is a significant risk of a collision. In addition, ships which are out of service are not only generating repair costs, but losing revenue generation opportunities. BMT is able to advise its clients on the causes of machinery and engine related damage so the proper reparations can be made.

Assessing cargo damage Specialist ship surveys

Increasingly, specialist ships can result in high value claims. Recently, BMT assessed a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) transport vessel which had been grounded. Normally, bulk carriers sustain relatively minor damage in these situations. However, LNG vessels contain membrane type tanks and insulation around the cargo BMT is also well known for its cargo surveying expertise, which includes assessing claims relating to water damage, sweat damage, taint damage, poor stowage and theft and pilfering. The company has specialised knowledge of reefer cargo and also undertakes work on a wide range of dry and liquid cargoes, as well as heavy lift and project cargo.

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BMT is playing a central role in improving shipyard safety

Ensuring shipyards are shipshape

The past two years have seen a number of serious shipyard fires, costing the insurance market several hundred million dollars. The causes usually lie in poor working practices and incident responses. This has led to the introduction of a new warranty survey, designated JH143, which is designed to enable underwriters to assess the risk levels at a shipyard and decide what level of insurance cover they can provide. JH143 is now compulsory for shipyards insured or reinsured in London. BMT has launched a new survey concept known as ShipShape which is designed to help shipyards to improve their appreciation of risk and provide an independent audit of onsite management practices and other maritime concerns for insurance purposes. The company is also able to advise shipyards about the control of combustible materials and the responsibilities inherent in managing subcontractors.

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 need for speed

BMT has designed a versatile, high-speed, high payload catamaran for the US Navys Office of Naval Research which enters service in 2005. With a top speed of 50 knots, the X-Craft can be deployed rapidly into combat zones for mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare and anti-small boat swarming missions.

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.

Building a scalable, flexible fleet

BMT is supporting the US Navys Architectures, Interfaces and Modular Systems (AIMS) programme in partnership with Computer Sciences Corporation by conducting research on mission modules and a family of Modular Adaptable Ships (MAS). The use of weapons, sensors and electronic modules on Navy ships offers the greatest potential benefits. Mission modules can be rapidly removed and inserted in response to changing mission requirements and they facilitate technology refreshes in light of new breakthroughs. This is in addition to improving acquisition schedules by enabling the ship and modules to be constructed in parallel as well as enhancing maintenance and logistics support.
BMT is managing the conversion of Longbow the UK Ministry of Defences trials barge

BMT continues to be at the heart of the UKs new aircraft carrier programme

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Taking to the skies

BMT has conducted an independent Earned Value (EV) management performance review of the UK Ministry of Defences (MoD) programme to develop the Hawk Mk 128 an advanced new jet trainer. The EV system is used to create a project breakdown structure, containing costs, timescales, budgets and product definitions. It provides a logical framework for identifying risks to programme objectives and formulating and managing mitigation plans. It is being used by the MoD to monitor project progress, budgets and timelines. When constructed, the Hawk Mk 128 aircraft will be used to train fast jet pilots from both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force on current and projected front line combat aircraft types. In addition, BMT continues to be at the heart of the UKs new aircraft carrier programme for the Royal Navy, providing platform design, hydrodynamics, stability, structures and survivability services as part of the aircraft carrier team. The contract was won by BMT against stiff competition due to the advanced nature of the proposed design. Most recently, BMT has conducted hydrodynamic and wind tunnel tests on models of the proposed hull and superstructures of the vessel. The aim was to identify and resolve any potential propulsion issues and to ensure aircraft operations can be safely carried out under a wide range of environmental conditions. BMT is currently installing the Principal Anti-Air Missile onboard the trials barge Longbow in readiness for the pre-qualification trials of PAAMS(S). BMT is acting as the contractor for the conversion, setting to work and trials support, under contract to UKAMS Ltd, a subsidiary of MBDA UK.

Providing specialist environmental support

A new contract to provide specialist environmental support to a key naval programme, the Joint Casualty Treatment Ship (JCTS), has been awarded by the UK MoD to BMT. The JCTS differs from a hospital ship in that it operates as part of a maritime task force and is not subject to the kinds of restrictions that the Geneva Conventions place on a white-painted, red-cross, hospital ship.

Making reliability a priority

RAMtr@ck, the on-line data collection software developed by BMT, is being used by the Swedish Army to help ensure its Leopard Battle Tank simulators are maintained effectively and work reliably. This web-enabled data repository collects data on availability and reliability problems as they occur. By delivering total visibility of the overall system performance to users, management and contractors, specific areas of weakness can be highlighted, providing data to enable problems to be identified and addressed and potential system upgrades and redesigns to be evaluated. BMT is also working on long-term contracts for the monitoring of the reliability and availability of the T101 air defence radar and Watchman air traffic control radar to ensure compliance with the contractors logistic support requirements.

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

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