Defence Platform Design and Support

Specialist submarine design support Our specialist design and engineering know-how make us the partner of choice for helping government organisations to make key decisions on new submarines as early as possible in the procurement programme. This ensures the design is suitable for construction within the available technology and budget. In-service support BMT has been supporting the day-to-day operations of UK Royal Navy submarines for more than two decades and has a comprehensive portfolio of expertise for keeping submarines safe, capable and available. These services range from maintenance and critical sustainability studies to escape and rescue systems, integrated logistics support and safe diving procedures. In Canada, BMT is leading a team of engineers and submarine specialists supporting the prime contractor for in-service support of the Victoria class submarines. Submarine Support Management Group (SSMG) As a key member of the SSMG we provide a dedicated team of submarine designers, safety and support specialists, power and propulsion engineers and design configuration managers. We are currently engaged in studies for the maintenance and critical sustainment of the fleet. Royal Australian Navy Submarine Escape and Rescue Service (SERS) BMT carried out a Safety Case Report for the Royal Australian Navy SERS. This involved holistic safety assessments of each element of SERS as well as a review of existing safety management. Our report provides a baseline for maintaining and improving the SERS capability, which is available to submarines worldwide. Life extension and disposal At a time when budgets are shrinking, many naval authorities face the challenge of keeping their ageing submarine fleets operational beyond the period for which they were originally designed. BMT’s thorough knowledge of a submarine’s life- cycle means we can assess the feasibility of extending its operability. And, when submarines reach the end of their working life, we can help to decommission and dispose of them safely. Collins Class BMT is advising on modifications to Australia’s Collins class submarines which will extend their life and provide continuity while their replacement is procured. Submarine Dismantling Project BMT, in partnership with Nuvia Ltd, is providing ‘customer friend’ support to the UK MOD’s Submarine Dismantling Project. This aims to develop a solution for disposing of 27 defueled nuclear submarines over 60 years. Our experts are helping to develop a project management plan, project controls, risk management and technical assurance. 1: Victoria Class Submarine BMT is working alongside the in service support contractor for the maintenance and upgrade of the Victoria class submarines. Our team is providing systems engineering expertise, project management, and submarine configuration and design leadership to this project. 2: BMT conducted an independent safety review of the NSRS to support the decision to declare Full Operating Capability (FOC) and support the conduct of a major rescue exercise. 1 2