BMT Corporate Profile 2005

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CORPORATE PROFILE 2005

British Maritime Technology Limited

Innovation born of independence and integrity


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GMT +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11

MIDNIGHT-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11

MIDNIGHT

Americas Regional Centre2120 Washington BoulevardSuite 220ArlingtonVA 22204-5717, USA

Tel: +1 703 920 7099Fax: +1 703 920 0358

E-mail: [email protected]

Corporate Headquarters,Europe, Middle East &Africa Regional CentreBritish Maritime Technology LimitedOrlando House, 1 Waldegrave RoadTeddington, TW11 8LZ, UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 8943 5544Fax: +44 (0)20 8943 5347

E-mail: [email protected]: www.bmt.org

Asia Pacific andAustralasia RegionalCentre

0224 Nordic European Centre3 International Business ParkSingapore, 609927

Tel: +65 6890 6510Fax: +65 6890 6518

E-mail: [email protected]

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Honolulu, USA

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Escondido, USA

Oakland, USA

San Diego, USA

Seattle, USA

Vancouver, Canada

Victoria, Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

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Houston, USA

Metairie, USANew Orleans, USA

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Arlington, USA

Balboa, Republic ofPanama

Cristobal, Republic ofPanama

Easton, USA

Jacksonville, USA

Herndon, USA

Miami, USA

Montreal, Canada

New York, USA

Ottawa, Canada

Virginia Beach, USA

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Nova Scotia, Canada

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Santiago, Chile

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Aberdeen, UK

Bath, UK

Bristol, UK

Edinburgh, UK

Fareham, UK

Gosport, UK

Lancaster, UK

Lisbon, Portugal

London, UK

Manchester, UK

South Shields, UK

Southampton, UK

Teddington, UK

Newcastle, UK

Weymouth, UK

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Alicante, Spain

Antwerp, Belgium

Gdansk, Poland

Hamburg, Germany

Paris, France

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Valletta, Malta

Zagreb, Croatia

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Cape Town, South Africa

Clareinch, South Africa

Durban, South Africa

Piraeus, Greece

Varna, Bulgaria

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Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dubai, UAE

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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Hong Kong, China

Singapore

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Busan, Korea

Kobe, Japan

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Brisbane, Australia

Office locations

Contacts WorldwideBMT 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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Research & DevelopmentCombining 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 atapproximately double the industry average.This enables it to bring innovative productsand services to market to address some ofthe key challenges facing organisations in thedefence, energy, environment, risk and safety,marine surveying and transportation sectors.

BMT sponsors a research chair in MarineInformatics at Reading University and

engages in a wide range of self-funded, jointindustry, academic and European FrameworkProgrammes through its internationalsubsidiaries and at the BMT R&D Directoratein the UK.

Improving safety at seaBMT is playing a key role in a series of EU projectswhich aims to develop procedures for managing awide range of maritime risks. The Safety@Sea projectin regions around the North Sea is developingcommon approaches to risk management andmaritime spatial planning. Demonstration projects are

focusing on traffic management, the carriage ofdangerous and polluting cargoes, planning for placesof refuge and the process of approving offshore windfarm installations, the development of responsesystems for maritime emergencies and thecommunication of maritime safety awareness to thepublic and operators of leisure craft. BMT is leadingthe UK input together with Trinity House and theNorthern Lighthouse Board.

New insights from e-Sciencee-Science is a term for new information technologieswhich aim to help organisations access, process and

visualise large amounts of data produced bymeasurement and prediction systems worldwide.

BMT is currently developing its SEAinfo technologyto provide a framework for storing, processing anddisseminating spatial marine information. Operationalservices under the info@SEA brand are beinglaunched in south east Asia, providing support to safeberthing, anchoring and the monitoring of oil spillpollution. Further developments are underway with theUK Meteorological Office and the EnvironmentalSystems Science Centre at Reading University tosupport the input of complex meteorological data intomarine informatics applications.

Transport co-ordinationBMT has developed strategic freight transportmodelling tools for Europe and is developing furthermodels for the important Asian region. At the moststrategic level such tools are being deployed tosupport long-term predictions and the development ofnational strategic plans. BMT is also supporting the

maritime policy development of the EuropeanCommissions Directorate General for Energy andTransport, conducting and co-ordinating work in areasconcerning safety, security, marine insurance,intermodal transport and logistics, maritime educationand training, environmental management, marine trafficmanagement and maritime law.

Improving disabled accessibility planningMany disabled users have problems with participatingin important social and functional activities, such asshopping, visiting public parks and theatres, becausethey cannot easily find out whether their access needs

will be met. It can be difficult, for example, to identifyat short notice whether the next bus will be wheelchairfriendly or if there will be anyone available in thesupermarket to help with shopping.

BMT is working on a pioneering system to develop anintegrated information system to enable disabledpeople to plan excursions at any time, using publictransport, their own vehicle, by walking or using awheelchair, taking into consideration real-timeaccessibility issues. It will include a multi-modal routeplanner which includes accessibility information on auser-friendly mobile interface which would enableaccessibility services to be reserved.


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Financial HighlightsBMTs turnover has increased by 13% over the last year, generating profits of over 4 million.

This was achieved predominantly through organic growth.

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45.15

55.30

56.36

62.64

70.72

Turnover

Figures in millions

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1,651

6,125

3,137

1,491

4,086

Profit before tax,distributions & capital gains

Figures in thousands

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30.34

32.03

50.80

50.94

51.44

Capital & reserves

Figures in millions

Board of Directors

David Goodrich*Chairman

Charles Betts CB*

Dr Neil Cross*

Andrew Docherty

Peter French

John Gallagher

David McSweeney

Brian Smouha*

Roger SwannChief Executive

Vice Admiral Sir PeterWoodhead KCB*

Deputy Chairman

Geoffrey TurnerCompany Secretary

*Non-executive Director

R&D Directorate

Dr Fernando Caldeira-SaraivaDirector of Research

Dr Mel DaviesDirector of Development

Company Advisors

AuditorsBaker Tilly

BankersBarclays Bank plc

Public RelationsRepublic

SolicitorsFreshfields

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert

Registered Office

Orlando House1 Waldegrave Road

TeddingtonMiddlesex

TW11 8LZ UK

Website: www.bmt.org

Crown


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Delivering on

our promiseThe words Innovation born of independence andintegrity are more than just a strapline for BMT. They arethe foundation for everything that we do. To catalyseinnovation you need to have first class staff who are ableto see a market gap for a product or process, are inspiredto think of a solution and empowered to act on theirideas. An environment of openness and trust is alsoessential if potential problems in the developmentalstages of a project are to be identified and resolved.

BMTs culture of innovation and continuous improvementis something which is valued by our diverse range ofcustomers throughout the world. It has helped us to

deliver strong financial results year-on-year over the lasttwenty years.

The Employee Benefit Trust, established seven yearsago to enable everyone who works for BMT to share inthe rewards of our success after a short qualifyingperiod, continues to play a key role in our ability toattract and retain high calibre staff. It is one of thereasons why our customers can be confident of havingconsistent access to committed consultants through thelife of each project.

Thanks to these sound business principles, BMT hascontinued to expand across a diverse range of

geographies and sectors over the last year. Building onthese successes we look forward to working with ourclients over many more exciting years ahead.

David Goodrich, Chairman

Building solid foundations

for the futureBMT concluded its financial year 2003/04 with a verystrong balance sheet. Our strategy of making a limitednumber of acquisitions, investing in research anddevelopment and cross-fertilising ideas and experienceacross our five sectors has proved highly successful.Turnover was up by 13%, generating profits of over4 million.

During the year, BMT has acquired two companies whichcomplement our existing capabilities in the defence andtransportation sectors. BMT Defence Services Ltdacquired the engineering investment appraisal and costmodelling consultancy Bertram Martin Consulting Ltd

which is now operating under the name of BMT Libra andcontinues to forecast the through-life costs of a range ofmajor design and procurement projects.

In addition, the Vancouver-based naval architecture andmarine engineering consultancy Peter S. Hatfield Ltd wasacquired by BMT Fleet Technology Ltd and is now knownas the subsidiarys Hatfield Division.

BMT continues to play a key role in a range of interestingand diverse projects. This includes designing the USNavys latest high speed vessel, enhancing environmentalprotection by increasing our ability to access and analysespatial marine information and improving the safety of

Liquefied Natural Gas transportation.

We are proud of our ability to retain relationships withcustomers over the long-term and rapidly earn the trust ofnew ones throughout the world. Over the coming year welook forward to continued delivery of innovative productsand services to help our clients improve their ownproductivity, performance and profitability levels.

Roger Swann, Chief Executive

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OverviewBritish Maritime Technology Limited (BMT) is an international design, engineering and risk

management consultancy.


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Helping ship training come of ageBMTs ship manoeuvring simulator PC Rembrandt isbeing used onboard Cunards Queen Mary 2, theworlds largest cruise liner. For the first time a shipsdynamic positioning system, provided by ALSTOM

Marine, was directly linked to the manoeuvringsimulator to enable high quality system, ship and portspecific training to be undertaken by the ships officers.

Tackling LNG sloshingPioneering research into the phenomenon of sloshingis being undertaken by BMT. Sloshing is caused by thedynamic force of liquid cargo flowing in containmentcompartments within a ships hold in response to the

ships motions in a seaway. The company is assistingConocoPhillips in designing a Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) sloshing advisory system, which will alert theships master if there is a problem and provide himwith guidance regarding potential remedial action bychanging the ships heading and/or speed.

ConocoPhillips is developing a new generation of largeLNG carrier with cargo capacities up to 241,000m3.LNG sloshing may be an issue with these LNG shipsincreasing in size from todays standard of 145,000m3

although use of onboard reliquefaction is expected tominimise this effect by returning boil off gas to thecargo tanks as liquid.

Diversity & Innovation Across the WorldBMT provides impartial, expert advice and innovative solutions across the world. These are just a few of

the companys most recent initiatives.

BMT has also helpedCunard Line assess thatadequate clearance wouldbe available under a bridgein Norway, taking intoaccount the ships airdraught and the prevailingtides.

BP p.l.c. 2005


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Partnering for successBMT has been working closely with the UK DefenceLogistics Organisation (DLO) to enhance its partneringmethodologies. The aim is to integrate people,processes and technology more effectively to enableorganisations and their suppliers to meet shared goals.This includes increasing innovation and productivity,reducing risks and delivering cost savings. The DLO isone of the largest Ministry of Defence organisationswith a remit to keep the armed forces fully equipped

and ready to act at any time.

Partnering will help equipment and platform IntegratedProject Teams, front-line commands, industry and sub-contractors move progressively to a situation whereindustry takes greater contractual responsibility forservice provision. This will involve working togetherwithin a more open environment jointly to define, plan,manage and achieve the level of service required.

Pioneering a new submarineAn innovative non-nuclear submarine has beendesigned by BMT in consultation with Rolls-Royce.

The SSGT (Ship Submersible Gas Turbine) submarinecan travel faster and further than conventional dieselelectric submarines, using novel power generation,propulsion and hull form arrangements. In this way itbalances the competing demands for mobility andstealth and represents a major design breakthrough.

The SSGT can travel at speeds of 20 knots using air-breathing gas turbines to travel in excess of 6,000nautical miles. Where covertness is required, an air-independent fuel cell and battery propulsion systemprovides a 10 knot fully-submerged speed, which isaugmented by a unique nuclear submarine-like 30 knottactical sprint capability.

Providing advanced computing powerBMT teamed with research engineers at Florida StateUniversity to develop a distributed digital controlsystem (DDCS) for the universitys new Center forAdvanced Power Systems (CAPS). BMT provided thedesign concept and led the development team throughall stages of the design process.

The digital control system will be used to develop andevaluate a range of advanced power technologies withparticular emphasis on transportation and utility systems.It was based on the distributed control architecturerecently developed by US Navy Research Laboratoriesfor use on the US Navys Smart Ship Engineering ControlSystems and makes use of programmable logiccontrollers, fieldbus communications technologies andladder logic programming.

A major goal of the programme was to involve CAPSstaff engineers in all stages of the development andleave them with the ability to modify hardware andsoftware aspects of the DDCS as required, to adaptthe facility to an ever-changing development and test

environment. Full achievement of this goal was recentlydemonstrated by the CAPS staff when they adaptedthe control system and its dynamometer to the testand evaluation of a 5MW high temperaturesuperconducting synchronous motor for the AmericanSuperconductor Corporation.

Monitoring offshore platformsBMTs pioneering integrated marine monitoringsystems (IMMS) have been provided to over 30deepwater platforms across the Gulf of Mexico, WestAfrica, Newfoundland and Brazil. The systemintegrates all the elements of platform monitoring

traditionally operated independently into a singlesystem, ensuring that all operating performancevariables can be analysed together. This includesoutputs from sensors to monitor stress and strain inoffshore structures, flare stacks, risers, pipelines,adapters and fixed and floating units.

Most recently BMT has won a major contract to supplysystems to BPs Angola Block. It is continuallyimproving the effectiveness of IMMS by implementingthe latest sensor technology, improvingstandardisation, advancing information transfer andtransparency for shore-side users and providingmaximum ease of use for the platform operators.

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Working in all major modes of transportation, BMThelps customers to use capital equipment andinfrastructure to facilitate trade, reduce costs andimprove reliability, availability and safety. These arejust a few of the projects for which it has beenresponsible over the last year:

Identifying strategic corridorsThe future strategic use of transportation corridorsbetween Scandinavian and central continentalEuropean countries has been assessed by BMT onbehalf of 15 governmental and industry organisations.Results from the Capacity 2015 study will be used todevelop policies to facilitate trade in Denmark,Finland, Norway and Sweden in the light of growingcongestion in the region and the effects of EUenlargement.

Maintaining high standardsBMT provides reliability-centred maintenanceprogrammes to a wide range of customers in the railindustry. These are designed to ensure that anorganisations most important operational equipmentis available for use whenever and wherever it isneeded. Recently, the company has won a number ofrolling stock maintenance contracts in Europe.

In a typical project, BMT conducts a rigorousindependent assessment of the performance of thetrains to identify problem areas and improvementmeasures which will deliver the greatest benefit withinas short a timescale as possible. This may involve theintroduction of new operational procedures includinghighly targeted pre-emptive maintenance regimes orthe identification of key spares which need to bestockpiled.

In the light of their expertise in this area BMT and itspartner STIBI AB have won a two year rolling stockmanagement contract with the Swedish State Railway.They will also help support a framework agreementwith suppliers of spare parts, consumables and newtechnology, paying particular regard to price andquality to ensure the best value is secured.

In Canada BMT is also providing a range ofengineering services to the rail industry includingfailure analysis, material selection, componenttesting, structural integrity assessment and designassistance.

Assisting with port developmentThe expansion of existing ports and coastalinfrastructure and the development of new facilitiespresent a range of engineering, safety andenvironmental challenges. BMT has assisted Arup inevaluating the navigation and traffic risks associated

with the construction of the new Stonecutters Bridge inHong Kong harbour. Stonecutters is likely to becomethe worlds longest single span cable-stayed bridgewhen completed in three years time. It will standastride the 1km entrance to Hong Kongs containerterminals, which are the busiest in the world with over11,000 vessel arrivals each year.

Plans to expand the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal inQueensland, Australia, are also being prepared withthe help of BMT. The coal terminal currently exportsaround 6% of the worlds seaborne coal trade, servingcustomers in northern and central Asia, Europe andSouth America. Following extensive data gathering andstakeholder consultation, BMT has drawn upcommercial and operational strategies to increasecapacity at the coal terminal, which could make it thelargest in the world.

Optimising ship performanceBMT is working with Teekay Shipping Ltd in aninnovative project to optimise vessel performance.The company is evaluating where net savings can bemade through improved vessel operation andmaintenance programmes. The project includes theoptimising of Teekays perfomance monitoringsystem and the quantification of the effects of

TransportationBMT develops some of the worlds most innovative capital equipment and infrastructure management

solutions in the road, rail, water, air and intermodal sectors.

New standards for quietness, speed andsafety have been set by BMTs new

SWATH vessel

BMT provides reliability-centredmaintenance programmes tothe rail industry


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alternative draughts and operating speeds, changesin engine performance and the adverse impact ofhull or propeller fouling.

Launching a new ferryBMT is one of the foremost designers of high speed

vessels. Its new SWATH design sets new standards forquietness, speed and safety. Due to its smallwaterplane area and submerged torpedo-like hulls, thevessel is able to minimise the effect of surface wavemotions to reduce the risk of passenger seasickness orweather cancellations. This is a particular advantageon the choppy waters of the Western Scheldt, where itis used to transport foot passengers and cyclists whoare not permitted to use the newly constructed tunnelunder the estuary.

Improving aviation safetyBMT performs research for the UK Civil Aviation

Authority aimed at improving the safety of offshorehelicopter operations. BMT has written a guide to helpoffshore platform designers produce helicopterfriendly topsides and helideck locations. BMT is alsodeveloping an easy-to-use criterion for the maximumsafe levels of turbulence for helicopter operations tooffshore platforms. The criterion has been developedusing flight simulation and wind tunnel model tests ofoffshore platforms and is currently being validatedusing data from in-service helicopters. BMT is alsoundertaking pioneering work in developing crackmonitoring devices for the aviation industry to enablemetal fatigue to be managed more effectively, therebyincreasing safety levels.

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BMT is developing a criterion for the maximum safe level of turbulence forhelicopter operations to offshore platform helidecks

Courtesy of Bristow Helicopters

Expansion plans for an Australian coal terminalhave been developed by BMT


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EnergyBMT 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.

BMT advises offshore platform operators how tooptimise the production of oil and gas in a safe

and environmentally sensitive way

BMTs expertise spans every phase of thelife-cycle of offshore and onshore energydevelopments. This includes simulating oiland gas platforms and renewable energy fields,securing planning permissions, monitoringprocessing equipment and developingdecommissioning strategies. These are just afew of the companys most recent high profileprojects:

Maintaining energy facilitiesAs world demand for gas has risen, so too has theneed for new processing and transportation technology.Over the last year, BMT has conducted studies to helpdesign a range of LNG terminals. This includesmodelling and assessment of the approach channelsand ship manoeuvring issues, safe environmentaloperating limits, tug requirements and additional jettiesas the terminals expand.

BP p.l.c. 2005


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In addition, BMT and AROQUA Ltd were contracted byMarathon Oil UK Ltd to identify a strategy which willminimise the long-term cost of ownership of the gasturbine powered generators in the Brae oil and gas fields

in the UK Continental Shelf. The work will provide theoperator with an operating and maintenance strategywhich focuses on improving cost efficiencies, safety levelsand ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Putting safety firstNexen Petroleum UK Ltd has contracted BMT toconduct safety studies for the Buzzard fielddevelopment in the North Sea. Buzzard will consist ofthree bridge-linked steel platforms supporting facilitiesfor drilling, production, utilities and accommodation.

BMT has modelled the helideck wind environment,turbine exhaust dispersion, gas discharge, fire andsmoke hazards on the proposed platforms. This willhelp to ensure that Buzzard meets the safetystandards required by industry regulators.

Providing an integrated serviceEnergy operators are under increasing pressure todemonstrate that they are controlling risks effectively.BMT has launched a new advisory service aimed atorganisations which may not have a full-time health,safety, environmental and quality professional. Itsservices include assisting its clients in devisingappropriate risk assessments and communicating theaction points to the staff working at an operational level.

Pipeline integrityBMT is one of the worlds leading experts in assessingfatigue and fracture in a wide range of damaged ordegraded structures. Application of these assessmenttechniques helps oil and gas pipeline operators tomake safety and cost-effective material specification,design and maintenance decisions.

BMTs method for accurately characterising the severityof pipeline dents is generating interest from operators

around the world. A similar model, also validatedagainst full scale trials, can be used to predict the onsetof wrinkles or buckles and their post-formation andgrowth behaviour. Current research is furtherdeveloping these tools and to predict the long-termbehaviour and integrity of buckled and wrinkled pipelinesegments. Pipeline integrity is a significant concern tooperators, given that the cost of even a single failure issubstantial, as it can bring a supply line to a halt andcreate serious environmental problems.

Meeting subsea challengesBMT is leading the DISH JIP, a major joint industry

project to develop globally applicable solutions forinstalling oil and gas equipment in ultra-deepwaterusing conventional offshore construction vessels.Established techniques for lowering and installingheavy subsea equipment become increasinglyimpractical at depths beyond 2,000m and alternativesuse costly and scarce resources.

To meet this challenge, DISH has brought together majorplayers in the energy industry to develop the technologyneeded to design and operate a robust synthetic fibrerope deployment system. BMT is playing a key role inevaluating overall system behaviour and fatigue lives ofsynthetic ropes on winch and heave compensatorsheaves and helping the industry to develop thenecessary equipment and operating criteria. A range ofoil and gas operators, major contractors and specialistsupply companies are participating in the project.

Providing clear guidanceThe UK Department of Trade and Industry hasawarded BMT a contract to develop the UK FormalSafety Methodology for UK Offshore Wind. Thisproject places the company at the heart of navigation,safety and emergency response modelling simulationand standards for offshore wind. BMT is working onequivalent standards for Belgium and Denmark.

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Ensuring the integrity ofpipelines is a core part of

BMTs expertise

BMT is at the heart of marinenavigation, safety and emergency

response standards for theoffshore wind energy industry

BWEA


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The reduction of waste, prevention of pollution andefficient use of resources are major issues in everyindustry. At the same time, organisations need tomeet stringent legislation to ensure the safety oftheir employees and the public to mitigate a widerange of commercial risks. As is evident from someof the projects featured here, BMT plays a key rolein helping its customers meet these often inter-related challenges.

Protecting marine mammalsBMT has developed a subsea acoustic informationsystem, ISAAC, to help assess the impact ofunderwater noise on marine species. Underwater noisecan 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 affectmarine mammal populations by disrupting normalfeeding and breeding behaviour and causingphysiological damage. Users of the system are able todetermine the spatial extent of noise propagation and

whether noise generated from subsea activities exceedssensitivity levels for species such as whales anddolphins. This will enable offshore operators to reducenoise levels in areas where marine species are at risk.

Making the seaside saferBMT and MarineTech South have been awarded acontract by the UK Environment Agency to develop atool for forecasting bathing water quality. The softwaretool will predict the probable onset and duration ofpoor bathing water quality to allow effective beachmanagement actions to be taken.

Differences in the weather can be a key factor ininfluencing water quality levels. During cloudierweather there is less ultraviolet light to destroybacterial contamination. In wet weather the operationof storm sewage overflows and the run off of farmdrainage contaminated with micro-organisms is morelikely, causing water quality issues.

BMT will use geo-spatial and geographic data toproduce real-time and what-if models of risk levels inthe coastal region of interest. The project is beingfunded by the EUs Interreg IIIB Atlantic AreaProgramme as part of the Improving Coastal andRecreational Waters project and aims to boost the

image and use of recreational waters in theparticipating European regions.

Ecological risk assessmentsIn the US risk management specialists need to assessthe potential impacts of hazardous contaminants onthe non-human environment and human healthconcurrently when determining the future of formerindustrial and commercial sites.

The most common type of ecological assessmentwhich BMT conducts focuses on how chemicalstressors may cause adverse effects to ecological

receptors. Contaminants such as pesticides, PCBsand dioxins which bioaccumulate in tissues, havechronic health effects and may cause adversereproductive effects to many species. Although the useof these chemicals is now strictly controlled, they maypersist in the environment for a considerable timeunless dealt with properly.

BMTs consultancy services range from simple, on-siteecosystem censuses to complex studies involving foodweb modelling, diversity analyses and laboratorytoxicity testing. This enables BMT to make practicaland cost-effective recommendations about siteremediation and restoration.

Environment, Risk & SafetyBMT 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.

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


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Ensuring buildings work with theirenvironmentBMT supports designers and developers of buildingcomplexes during the planning and design stages ofprojects, through external microclimate studiesbased on in-house capabilities for physicalmodelling of atmospheric wind flows and throughstate-of-the-art numerical models for sunlight andshadowing effects.

Most recently, BMT has advised on the design of thenew Beijing stadium for the 2008 Olympic games. Thecompany calculated the microclimate on the pitch,how the wind environment can be optimised for thecomfort of spectators and the snow loading on theroof over the spectator seats when the facility is usedin the winter months. It has also completed work onmodelling the likely airflows surrounding the newWimbledon Centre Court roof and the Zurich stadium.

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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)

Ecological riskassessments are an

important part ofBMTs work


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The seas have never been busier. According toindustry analysts, almost 50,000 general and bulkcargo, container, tanker and passenger ships nowoperate internationally. These ships carry over 90%of world trade and are in heavy demand fromcustomers in virtually every industry.

Despite improvements in technology and morerigorous safety standards, a wide range ofproblems still occur during construction, when

ships are loading or unloading in port, entering orleaving port and whilst at sea. This may involvefires, collisions, groundings, structural fatigue,machinery failures, damage to cargo or accidentsinvolving personnel.

Providing impartial expertiseBMT is the worlds largest and most diverseindependent marine casualty surveying organisation.The highly experienced marine surveyors all have abackground either as master mariners, marineengineers or naval architects and operate in 33strategic locations in 19 different countries. Their

assistance is requested following most major marinecasualty incidents.

BMT works impartially to examine onsite a set ofcircumstances, determine the nature of the problem,measure and estimate the extent of the consequences,establish a cause and determine the financial liabilitiesof the parties involved. Its surveyors are regularlycalled upon to act as expert witnesses in most of themajor jurisdictions throughout the world.

Over the last year, BMT has been involved in somenotable cases, including the MSC Ilona, the HyundaiAdvance collision off Hong Kong, theAthos 1 oil spillagein the Delaware river and the Selendang Ayu tragedy inthe Aleutian Islands which were particularly challenging.BMT surveyors worked to assist the parties involved toinvestigate cause and supplied fast effective informationto the insurance and legal interests involved.

Specialist ship surveysIncreasingly, specialist ships can result in high valueclaims. Recently, BMT assessed a Liquefied NaturalGas (LNG) transport vessel which had been grounded.Normally, bulk carriers sustain relatively minor damagein these situations. However, LNG vessels containmembrane type tanks and insulation around the cargo

spaces into which water can seep, pushing up thecost of repairs. The number of shipyards available to

carry out repairs are few and there is a longer wait forthe specialist parts that are required, which has animpact on the value of the claim if the vessel has aloss-of-hire policy. BMTs advice proved invaluable insettling the claim.

Assessing machinery related damageMachinery related damage is the single most frequenttype of claim throughout the world. Almost a third of allthe ship casualties which BMT surveyed over the lastyear fell into this category. If key machinery fails in anarrow fairway the consequences can be catastrophicsince there is a significant risk of a collision. Inaddition, ships which are out of service are not onlygenerating repair costs, but losing revenue generationopportunities. BMT is able to advise its clients on thecauses of machinery and engine related damage sothe proper reparations can be made.

Assessing cargo damageBMT is also well known for its cargo surveyingexpertise, which includes assessing claims relating towater damage, sweat damage, taint damage, poorstowage and theft and pilfering. The company hasspecialised knowledge of reefer cargo and alsoundertakes work on a wide range of dry and liquidcargoes, as well as heavy lift and project cargo.

Marine SurveyingBMT 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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Ensuring shipyards are shipshapeThe past two years have seen a number of seriousshipyard fires, costing the insurance market severalhundred million dollars. The causes usually lie in poorworking practices and incident responses. This has ledto the introduction of a new warranty survey, designated

JH143, which is designed to enable underwriters toassess the risk levels at a shipyard and decide what levelof insurance cover they can provide. JH143 is nowcompulsory for shipyards insured or reinsured in London.

BMT has launched a new survey concept known asShipShape which is designed to help shipyards toimprove their appreciation of risk and provide anindependent audit of onsite management practicesand other maritime concerns for insurance purposes.

The company is also able to advise shipyards aboutthe control of combustible materials and theresponsibilities inherent in managing subcontractors.

In many cases its surveyors have been asked to havea continuing role as risk assessor and adviser.

Due to the breadth of its experience in the maritimesector and the geographical reach, BMT is able toprovide a reliable, independent service across everymarine surveying discipline. As a result, the companyis seen as a trusted partner of large shippingcompanies and small independent operators alike.

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BMT supplies fast andeffective information to marine

insurance and legal interests

BMT is playing a central role inimproving shipyard safety


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BMT works across the land, sea and air defencesectors, providing consultancy to many defenceforces around the world. Here is a selection of thecompanys most recent project highlights:

The need for speedBMT has designed a versatile, high-speed, high payloadcatamaran for the US Navys Office of Naval Researchwhich enters service in 2005. With a top speed of 50knots, the X-Craft can be deployed rapidly into combat

zones for mine countermeasures, anti-submarinewarfare 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 rangedeployment, mission modules and helicopters. Highlevels of fuel efficiency and stability are provided ineven the roughest seas by its innovative shape andaluminium alloy hull.

Building a scalable, flexible fleetBMT is supporting the US Navys Architectures,Interfaces and Modular Systems (AIMS) programme in

partnership with Computer Sciences Corporation byconducting research on mission modules and a familyof Modular Adaptable Ships (MAS). The use ofweapons, sensors and electronic modules on Navyships offers the greatest potential benefits. Missionmodules can be rapidly removed and inserted inresponse to changing mission requirements and theyfacilitate technology refreshes in light of newbreakthroughs. This is in addition to improvingacquisition schedules by enabling the ship andmodules to be constructed in parallel as well asenhancing maintenance and logistics support.

DefenceBMT 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.

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

BMT is managing the conversion of Longbow the UK Ministry of Defences trials barge


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Taking to the skiesBMT has conducted an independent Earned Value (EV)management performance review of the UK Ministry ofDefences (MoD) programme to develop the HawkMk128 an advanced new jet trainer.

The EV system is used to create a project breakdownstructure, containing costs, timescales, budgets andproduct definitions. It provides a logical framework foridentifying risks to programme objectives and

formulating and managing mitigation plans. It is beingused by the MoD to monitor project progress, budgetsand timelines. When constructed, the Hawk Mk 128aircraft will be used to train fast jet pilots from both theRoyal Navy and Royal Air Force on current andprojected front line combat aircraft types.

In addition, BMT continues to be at the heart of theUKs new aircraft carrier programme for the RoyalNavy, providing platform design, hydrodynamics,stability, structures and survivability services as part ofthe aircraft carrier team. The contract was won byBMT against stiff competition due to the advanced

nature of the proposed design.

Most recently, BMT has conducted hydrodynamic andwind tunnel tests on models of the proposed hull andsuperstructures of the vessel. The aim was to identifyand resolve any potential propulsion issues and toensure aircraft operations can be safely carried outunder a wide range of environmental conditions.

BMT is currently installing the Principal Anti-AirMissile onboard the trials barge Longbow inreadiness 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 toUKAMS Ltd, a subsidiary of MBDA UK.

Providing specialist environmental supportA new contract to provide specialist environmentalsupport to a key naval programme, the Joint CasualtyTreatment Ship (JCTS), has been awarded by the UKMoD to BMT. The JCTS differs from a hospital ship inthat it operates as part of a maritime task force and isnot subject to the kinds of restrictions that the GenevaConventions place on a white-painted, red-cross,hospital ship.

Making reliability a priorityRAMtr@ck, the on-line data collection softwaredeveloped by BMT, is being used by the SwedishArmy to help ensure its Leopard Battle Tanksimulators are maintained effectively and workreliably. This web-enabled data repository collectsdata on availability and reliability problems as theyoccur. By delivering total visibility of the overallsystem performance to users, management andcontractors, specific areas of weakness can behighlighted, providing data to enable problems to beidentified and addressed and potential systemupgrades and redesigns to be evaluated.

BMT is also working on long-term contracts for themonitoring of the reliability and availability of the T101air defence radar and Watchman air traffic controlradar to ensure compliance with the contractorslogistic support requirements.

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BMT has designed the X-Craft, the fastest large naval craft in the world

BMT is conducting research into modularships which could offer navies greaterflexibility and scalability


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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.

Innovation born ofindependence and integrity

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