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BMT Maritime Consultants welcome to BMT Maritime Consultants BMT Maritime Consultants (BMT MC) is British Maritime Technology's port management consulting arm operating in the international market place with offices spread throughout Europe, Asia and the Pacific, with its head office in Brisbane. BMT Maritime Consultants provides hands-on port management, operations and engineering advice for ports of all sizes as well as applying a diverse array of financial and operational models for the performance analysis of ports worldwide. About us Our capabilities Our staff Our clients Our projects Contact Information Our site is best viewed with a Javascript enabled browser. Since your browser does not meet this criteria, we have provided the above links to help you navigate the rest of our site. BMT Maritime Consultants - About Us British Maritime Technology BMT is the largest independent maritime technology consulting organisation in the world. BMT Maritime Consultants is its specialist port management and port operations consulting arm. British Maritime Technology (BMT) was formed on the 1st of April 1985 through the amalgamation of the National Maritime Institute (NMI) and the British Ship Research Association (BSRA). Since then BMT has evolved into a commercially driven but independent maritime consulting organisation which transfers its specialist knowledge to industry and government through consultancy, contract research and information technology products. BMT operates in four primary market areas: Ports and terminals Commercial shipping Maritime defence The offshore industry BMT, operating through subsidiaries, has over sixty offices on six continents and employs over one thousand technical staff. BMT is one of the leading providers of business planning and operational strategic solutions to the worldwide port industry. BMT works in all areas of port activities and closely related shipping activities including roll on roll off, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break-bulk, containers and cruise. BMT combines the professional analysis, reporting and advisory skills of management consultants with the knowledge and experience of senior professionals in the port, shipping and inter-modal industries. The professional expertise within BMT ranges from port managers, port operations specialists and port engineers, to development economists, IT specialists and marine safety experts. The specialists available, many internationally recognised leaders in their fields, have assisted in building the BMT reputation for being the best and most flexible port consultant in the world. Its unique portfolio of skills enables BMT to handle a broad range of complex assignments on ports throughout the world. The independence of BMT assures clients of high quality and unbiased advice on even the most sensitive assignments. BMT provides clients with professional, cost effective and timely service. BMT specialises in developing realistic, imaginative and innovative ways to make ports, terminals and shipping services more competitive, more efficient, more environmentally friendly and safer BMT Maritime Consultants - Capabilities BMT Maritime Consultants Capabilities BMT Maritime Consultants (BMT MC) undertakes a wide range of assignments in port management consultancy and related fields. BMT MC has the capability to provide a comprehensive range of management, technical and environmental services in respect of Ports, Harbours and Marine Terminals worldwide. The following sections introduce many of these capabilities. They extend from feasibility studies to trade forecasting, port business planning and simulation and modelling studies. The capabilities described are limited examples and further information can be provided if a client has a specific area of interest not explicitly covered. port planning and feasibility analysis economic and financial analyses trade forecasting and market research logistics analyses business plans and financing privatisation management support environmental issues safety issues simulation and modelling Contact Information BMT Maritime Consultants Staff Members Russell Smith, Managing Director Russell Smith is a port consultant with management and technical experience on a wide variety of maritime and port projects worldwide. In the course of these projects, Russell has carried out such services as feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design, operational studies, business plans, construction, project management and asset management for various private, public and aid related organisations. Russell has worked on projects in over 20 countries worldwide during his career spanning the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Australasia regions. As well as his roles in the port industry, Russell was a Director of a specialist coastal engineering consultancy for three years and has an MBA from Deakin University. Peter French, Director Based in London Peter is a Director of BMT Maritime Consultants and is a senior port planner with over 30 years experience in the physical and operational planning of ports worldwide. Peter's specialist areas of expertise include the derivation of traffic forecasts, detailed planning and design of port facilities, preparation of business plans, financial modelling, privatisation studies, the assessment of marine impacts and construction supervision of maritime projects. Prior to joining BMT he was a Partner and Director of Peter Fraenkel & Partners. In this role he was responsible for a wide range of planning studies, detailed designs and construction supervision projects. Activities included planning and feasibility studies for major port developments in Indonesia, Africa and the UK, master planning and detailed design of naval dockyards in Thailand, large transport infrastructure studies in India and site formations and highway projects in Hong Kong. David Wignall, Port Operations and Management David Wignall has extensive experience in port development and has managed port development studies and audits in India, China, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia. David is a leading figure in BMT's port consulting organisation and has been instrumental in the positioning of BMT in the worldwide port consulting marketplace. Previous to working with BMT he had direct management responsibility for port operations and maintenance within Stena Group. Matthew Hill, Port Planning and Operations Matthew Hill is an experienced port planning and port operations consultant with hands-on experience developed whilst working in operating seaports throughout the world. During his four years as Manager of Strategy and Planning at the Port of Brisbane Corporation Matthew completed five-year Corporate Plans for 1998, 1999, 2000 and a strategic development plan for the period 2000-2025. Matthew has dry bulk logistics chain experience having recently completed a master plan for the expansion of one of the largest coal terminals in the world. Matthews's recent assignments include port operations and business planning for Mombassa Port in Kenya, cruise port in Vietnam, Wuhan Container Port in China, coal terminal in Australia, port security work in Malaysia and bulk liquids terminal in Singapore. Richard Szuflak, Director of European Operations Mr. Richard Szuflak has spent over 18 years in dry bulk port management and planning in Belgium, Vietnam and France, and has a solid experience in selling terminal capabilities to customers.Richard worked for the largest multi bulk terminal of the Port of Antwerp, at the centre of the competitive European port business, where he brought in a new range of customers and products previously handled by competitors. This action allowed additional investments, thus strengthening the company s position on its market and subsequently permitting a deal merger with the main competitor. Richard also participated to the in-depth strategic development plan of the second largest bulk stevedore of France, who was operating four sea-port terminals and one river-port facility, including detailed P&L and budgeting. In the port of Dunkirk, he participated to a 15 MU$ project aiming at converting a former grain export facility into a multi-purpose/multi-commodity terminal.In Vietnam, Richard successfully managed during 4 years the first private port facility of the country, a 25 MU$ private investment. The job was under heavy pressure from shareholders (both local and foreign), from IFC (World Bank Group) and as well as from Vietnamese Authorities to be a success-model. Under Richard s management, port traffic rose to levels high above the targets set by IFC, with a matching turnover increase that transformed a non-profitable port into a cash-positive one. From a 100% bulk set-up, the port successfully developed RORO business, wood-pulp and steel imports as well as cruise ships. Loans have been renegotiated during the Asian financial crisis of 1997/1998 and permitted further developments and investments. Richard spent lots of time with local and governmental officers to get the port granted with specific marketing and nautical advantages giving an edge to its operations. Of particular importance was the authorization to run bonded warehouses (was only permitted for state owned companies) and agreement to allow night berthing at the port. One of Richard s duties was also to train the 200 local staff and implement KPI s for the various departments (sales, operations, maintenance, accounting and administration) so as to raise overall productivity and quality and safety standards.During all those tenures, Richard has developed numerous high-level contacts in the worldwide dry bulk sector, including, but not limited to, fertilizer, grain and industrial minerals producers and traders, trading houses and shipping lines. Vladimir Milisic, Senior Port Analyst Vladimir Milisic is a civil/maritime engineer with extensive experience in the planning, design, project management and construction supervision of maritime, structural, civil and hydraulic engineering projects in Europe, Asia and the Pacific. He also has significant experience in the use of computer aided drafting, financial management systems, quantity surveying and scheduling. Prior to joining BMT Maritime Consultants as a Senior Port Analyst, Mr Milisic spent four years as the second in charge of the maritime division with SMEC International - one of the regions largest engineering consulting groups. In this role he was responsible for the planning and design of port and marine works in the Asia-Pacific region, varying from large bulk and container port developments down to various specialty maritime facilities. Mr Milisic is experienced in the management of company finances, personnel and systems. He is highly experienced in the development maritime facilities in remote and developed locations. Alastair Mulligan, Infrastructure Analyst Alastair Mulligan is a Port Analyst with BMT Maritime Consultants where he is responsible for analytical analysis, market assessments, background data investigations, the building of numerical and financial models and the financial and economic analysis of port and shipping projects for the company. During Mr Mulligan's time with BMT Maritime Consultants he has undertaken a number of key financial / economic analyses. These range from financial discussions of cruise terminals and container terminal valuations through to capital expenditure schedules and utilisation models. He has also developed generic valuation models that can be used to value various maritime situations. Peter Humphreys, Operational and Financial Analyst Peter Humphreys is an Operational and Financial Analyst with BMT Maritime Consultants where he is responsible for analytical analysis, market assessments, background data investigations, the building of operational and financial models and the financial and economic analysis of port and shipping projects for the company. During Mr Humphreys time with BMT Maritime Consultants he has undertaken a number of key financial, economic and operational analyses. These range from valuing terminals to developing operational models to optimise the throughput of a terminal. Aside from maritime oriented work, Peter has developed an operational and financial BOOT scheme model for car parks. He has also developed a graphical analysis and reporting tool to analyse data from shipping simulations. Peter has a Degree in Mathematics, a Diploma of Financial Services and a Diploma of Superannuation Management. Dr Nguyen Xuan Huy, Manager Vietnam Dr Huy has been educated in Vietnam and Russia, gaining his doctorate in Mathematics in 1987. He has worked in Africa and Australia gaining an understanding of the issues that face international businesses venturing into Asia. Working with the first international joint venture in Vietnam, Dr Huy gained extensive experience with international companies establishing transport operations in Vietnam. Dr Huy speaks fluent English, Russian and French and currently resides in Hanoi. BMT Maritime Consultants - Clients BMT Maritime Consultants Clients BMT MC and other BMT subsidiaries have in recent years undertaken more than one hundred port projects in a wide range of countries. The company has worked with a broad range of clients including: MCA, UK RNLI, UK Environment Agency, UK Dover Harbour Board Port of London Authority Tees & Hartlepool Port MPA Singapore Marine Dept., Hong Kong P&O Containers P&O Stena Line P&O European Ferries Carnival Cruise Holland America Line PSA Corp CSX World Terminals Hutchison International P&O Ports Pacific Ports Port Authority of Thailand Bank of America Hamburg Port Consulting Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick Maunsell Ballast Needam Dredging International Volvo Electrolux HSBC Investment Bank ABN-Amro Bank Van Ommeren GATX Bechtel TransCanada British Petroleum Shell Exxon Mobil Caltex Unocal Total Fina Elf Asian Development Bank The World Bank IFC Contact Information BMT Maritime Consultants Project Experience The examples below are Port Projects Completed by BMT Maritime Consultants and other BMT subsidiaries: Business Plan for Gdynia Container Terminal, Poland Debt Finance for Container Terminal 9, Hong Kong Development Master Plan for Jurong Port, Singapore Maintenance and Equipment Audit, Port of Mombassa, Kenya SOGEMA Dry Bulk Port Business Planning, France Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa (MITT), Myanmar Mundra Port Development, Gudjarat, India Tadri Port, Karnartaka, India Xiamen Xiangyu Container Terminal, China Cyrene Reef Marine Traffic Study, Singapore Feasibility Study and Master Plan, Hon Gai Cruise Port, Vietnam Business Planning for Port of Gisborne, New Zealand Development of International Freight Transport Flows in Selected Corridors in the Baltic Sea Region until 2010 Environment Impact Assessment for Tees & Hartlepool Port Authority Capital and Maintenance Dredging Works Development of a Safety of Navigation Hazard Management System for the Port Of London Authority Contact Information BMT Maritime Consultants contact details BMT Maritime Consultants Level 23, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000, Australia GPO BOX 1585, Brisbane, 4001, Australia Telephone (+617) 3221 1066 Fax (+617) 3221 1944 Email Contact: Russell Smith #02-24 Nordic European Centre, 3 International Business Park, Singapore 609927 Telephone (+65) 6890 6510 Fax (+65) 6890 6518 Email Contact: David Wignall Orlando House, 1 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8LZ, United Kingdom Telephone (+44) 20 8943 5544 Fax (+44) 20 8977 9304 Email Contact: Peter French 17, Quai de Grenelle, F-75015, Paris, France. Telephone (+33) 1 58 01 12 24 Fax (+33) 1 58 01 12 30 Email Contact: Richard Szuflak BMT Maritime Consultants - Port Planning and Feasibility Analysis Port Planning and Feasibility Analysis BMT MC can prepare long, medium and short term Master Plans for ports and marine terminals. The company has prepared a number of high profile container, bulk and cruise port feasibility studies and can provide layouts and plans for both specific new developments and the reconfiguration of existing ports. BMT Maritime Consultants - Economic and Financial Analyses Economic and Financial Analyses BMT MC can undertake pre-feasibility, feasibility and financial feasibility studies. The company is recognised in key international equity and debt markets as a leading international consultant in the field of port and terminal feasibility and financing and is able to value any form of port or marine terminal and provide appropriate supporting reports. BMT Maritime Consultants - Trade Forecasting and Market Research Trade Forecasting and Market Research BMT MC can undertake and review port traffic forecasts. The company uses a wide range of methods for forecasting including economic modelling of hinterlands, cargo origin and destination surveys and statistical trend analysis. Surveys and advice can be provided on the structure and level of port tariffs in the form of policy advice to Government and competition authorities, competitive position advice to Ports & Terminals, decision support to cargo consignees and ship operators or analysis of strategic threats and opportunities. BMT Maritime Consultants - Logistics Analyses Logistics Analyses BMT MC provides advice and support to operators seeking to optimise their logistics chains utilising a wide range of simulation tools. For complex traffic systems, advanced trade network simulations can be developed using STAN which is able to assess how changes in commodity structure, infrastructure developments and changes in relative costs of competing forms of transport impact overall logistics flows and specific ports and transportation links. BMT Maritime Consultants - Business Plans and Financing Business Plans and Financing BMT MC can develop detailed business plans for existing ports and marine terminals and new developments. Appropriate business development strategies and associated action plans can be developed and assistance provided with the management implementation of the strategies developed. BMT MC can advise on the need for different forms of finance (debt, equity, mezzanine finance etc.) and the most efficient structure and form of finance for specific projects and developments. Advice can be provided on sources of debt finance, appropriate strategic and financial investors, lead arrangers and financial managers. BMT MC can assist financial and strategic investors in the acquisition of equity in ports and terminals and can monitor financial performance and maintenance of financial covenants. This can be achieved through detailed contractual and payment audits, review of accounts, inspection of ongoing works and operations and on site supervision of ongoing developments and operations. BMT Maritime Consultants - Privatisation Privatisation BMT MC can assess existing publicly owned ports and advise on strategies for corporatisation or privatisation and can assist in the analysis of key decision-making areas including: Split of commercial and regulatory functions Routes to privatisation Public policy to defend strategic interests Management systems advice Development and management of incorporation or privatisation strategies BMT Maritime Consultants - Management Support Management Support BMT MC undertakes audits of a wide range of port services, cargo terminals and other marine installations. These audits can cover a wide range of areas including operational efficiency, security, safety, training and environmental practices. Support related to recruitment and secondment of personnel and contract management of facilities can be provided. BMT MC is able to prepare terminal operating manuals, draft and advise on the implementation of good working practices for terminals, port services, procurement, project management and operating management and can develop and implement maintenance programmes for ports, harbour and marine terminals. Training and skill development programmes for all levels of management and operational staff can be provided in all aspects of port and harbour activities including security, safety and environmental management. BMT Maritime Consultants - Environmental Protection, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Systems and Sustainability Environmental Protection, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Systems and Sustainability BMT MC undertakes environmental impact and risk assessments including social and economic evaluation, and can prepare and audit environmental policies and management systems. The company has wide experience of ecological monitoring of land, inter-tidal and marine habitats and carrying out surveys of environmental degradation and long term chemical and macro-benthic monitoring of marine and coastal environments. The company also has experience and expertise to provide advice on issues related to sustainable development, life cycle analysis and corporate environmental performance reporting. To support such work satellite data acquisitions systems, hydrodynamic models, GIS based data storage and analysis systems and decision support systems can all be deployed. BMT Maritime Consultants - Emergency Plans, Risk Studies, Formal Safety Assessments and Accident Investigations Emergency Plans, Risk Studies, Formal Safety Assessments & Accident Investigations BMT MC can develop port emergency response plans for natural and man made incidents as deemed appropriate for a port or terminal and can carry out threat and risk assessments to identify primary and secondary risks and threats to the safety and security of ports and terminals. BMT MC can assess the level of risk and consequences of incidents and if required develop a Formal Safety Assessment. The company has wide experience of investigation of accidents and disasters within ports and harbours and can investigate and advise on ship related incidents in port approaches and in the open sea. BMT Maritime Consultants - Simulation and Modelling Simulation and Modelling BMT MC has the capability to implement a wide range of simulations for port and marine terminal operations. Cargo terminals and port services covered by in house simulations include: Real and fast time simulation of ship manoeuvring Container, oil and bulk terminal operations BMT MC has a range of bespoke financial and business models and simulations that can be implemented for almost any port or marine terminals. There is a wide range of marine environmental and pollution dispersion models and simulation models including: Dredge plume dispersion models Oil spill models Heavy metal and chemical models Wave and current prediction models Coastal morphology models Under-keel clearance prediction models Marine traffic simulations Project Experience Business Plan for Gdynia Container Terminal, Poland BMT was commissioned by investors in a Container Terminal in Poland to prepare a Business Plan with which they would be able to raise additional equity finance and debt finance for the terminal. The market focus of the Container Terminal will be, in the short term, to service the growing feeder container market from Poland to North European ports such as Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Antwerp, and Rotterdam. In the longer term the terminal will seek to benefit from its strategic location in the Baltic Sea to act as a transhipment hub for feeder container services in the Baltic Sea and from its location close to Eastern European market to act as a focus for container traffic from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The initial phase of the terminal will have a capacity of 250,000 TEU which will rise to between 500,000 TEU and 750,000 TEU. The work undertaken in preparing the Business Plan included: A detailed market analysis that reviewed the structure of the terminals market, identified the key shipping lines, identified the roll played by freight forwarders in the Polish container market and assessed the prospects for changes to the structure of the market. The development of a traffic forecast for container traffic through the Port of Gdynia and the relative competitive positions of the proposed terminal and an existing terminal within the port. The modelling of terminal operations using terminal simulations developed in house by BMT. The preparation of a phased Master Plan for the terminal including quay, storage areas, railhead, intermodal facilities, value added logistics centres and supporting utilities. The detailed financial analysis of the proposed investment. The development of strategies to create the highest and most secure return on investment. The development cost of the initial phase is US$ 30 million and includes the refurbishment and extension of a quay length of 450m, associated container storage (including reefers storage), hinterland connections and container handling equipment. Project Experience Debt Finance for Container Terminal 9, Hong Kong BMT was appointed by a consortium of lenders to examine the container terminal design and review a report on traffic forecasts and tariff assessments prepared by the promoter Asia Container Terminals (ACT) and the lead arranger of debt finance, Schroders, for Container Terminal 9 (CT 9) and a related swap transaction for Container Terminal 8 West (CT8W) in Hong Kong. In addition to reviewing the work undertaken by the promoter and lead arranger BMT was also retained to prepare an independent assessment of the market for CT8W and develop estimates of the operating and capital costs that will be incurred in the re-equipment and operation of CT8W. BMT also provided expert support to the consortium during the negotiation of project agreements. BMT undertook detailed markets studies including: A review of the economic development of Hong Kong and Guangzhou and ongoing industrial trends that affect container traffic growth in the region A study of shipping lines and their routing patterns in East Asia An assessment of container terminal economics in Guangzhou and Hong Kong and nature of competition between container terminal operators A study of container terminal tariff s in East Asia and in particular Hong Kong. Detailed assessments of the structure and the effect of terminal contract agreements and bulk discounts were made BMT reviewed the proposed operations and design of the new terminal and the existing layout and operations at the operators existing terminal within Hong Kong. Detailed assessments of the efficiency of the existing operation, plant and equipment employment and yard utilisation were prepared and the reasons for the existing terminals outstanding productivity levels established. The design and specification of the proposed terminal were reviewed to ensure that the productivity levels from the existing terminal could be replicated. Project Experience Development Master Plan for Jurong Port, Singapore BMT was appointed to prepare a phased development plan for Jurong Port. The plan was developed to show how the port could be developed to handle over 4 million TEU per year whilst still handling its current traffic of 15 million tonnes of general and bulk cargo. BMT undertook an examination of the current operating practices of all sections of Jurong Port. Key areas examined included: capital equipment utilisation, manning and cargo handling productivity. The performance of the port was benchmarked against comparable local and international ports and terminals. BMT implemented a two stage PC based simulation of the operations of Jurong Port. The simulation was structured to allow examination of development scenarios and operating strategies and permitted examination of the impact of different operating technologies for bulk, conventional and container operations. Using the simulation BMT formulated a wide range of redevelopment strategy options. Each option was developed as independent modules with many modules being common to a range of strategy options. Each module was provided with identified development triggers geared towards key business growth indicators. BMT concluded by developing a dynamic Master Plan that shows at various stages of development the layout of Jurong Port. The Master Plan provides a range of development options that identify the allocation of berths, major capital equipment, land, buildings for containers, bulk and conventional cargo, logistics and other port related users. The Master Plan also identified nominal capacities for the port in respect of marine traffic and cargo handling. Project Experience Maintenance and Equipment Audit, Port of Mombassa, Kenya The audit was commissioned by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as an independent review of its equipment and maintenance. KPA has a workforce of nearly six thousand. Mombassa, KPA s main port, handled ten million tons of cargo and 290,000 TEU of containers in 2001. The primary aim of the audit was to assess the integrity of KPA s maintenance systems for the Port of Mombassa so that appropriate procedures could be implemented in a SAP IT system that is to be installed for KPA. From the audit KPA needed to establish the life expectancy of its aging container handling equipment (ship to shore and rubber tired cranes) to develop a investment plan for replacements. Services and studies carried out by the audit team included: Audit of maintenance systems Identification of maintenance deficiencies A detailed SWOT analysis on maintenance and equipment Development of a strategy to improve maintenance Development of an investment plan for replacement of equipment Maintenance cost analysis and benchmarking Development of maintenance management systems As part of these studies, innovative techniques were used to assess the residual life of the main container handling equipment. This involved a detailed assessment of the fatigue status of the equipment, and the development of a projection of the cycles to failure for the equipment. Project Experience SOGEMA Dry Bulk Port Business Planning, France Societe Commerciale des Potasses et de l Azote (SCPA) and Societe Auxilliaire d Energie (SAE, a subsidiary of Electricite de France, EDF) invited bidders to submit offer to purchase from them 100% of the shares of the SOGEMA Group. The SOGEMA Group is a French company that provides handling and support services in the solid bulk materials transport market. Two thirds of SOGEMA s business is in bulk handling and storage through owned and operated terminals in France and the remaining third in freight forwarding and agency business. The company was retained by a confidential bidder to develop a formal business plan for SOGEMA post purchase. The work undertaken included: Detailed market research into the Western European bulk terminal market focused on the competitive structure of the market, the impact of regulatory regime and future prospects for growth Physical assessments of and operational reviews at all of the bulk terminals operated by SOGEMA these assessments included their equipment and their storage provision Assessment of the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats to SOGEMA s main revenue streams Identification and assessment of future business opportunities available to SOGEMA in which it capitalise on its competitive advantages to provide enhanced returns on investment Preparation of an extensive financial model of SOGEMA and its business opportunities together with a detailed sensitivity analysis of the business to identify key areas for management attention Preparation of a detailed business plan for SOGEMA focused on the future growth and development of its major bulk terminals. Project Experience Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa (MITT), Myanmar BMT was engaged to provide technical support and advice to the development of a new container terminal and general cargo port to be constructed by them at near Yangon in Myanmar. The services provided included: An audit of the design proposed by a Chinese design and build contractor Planning and operational advice A detailed marine access assessment related to the Yangon River, sedimentation etc Technical support in negotiations with local utilities Detailed specification of all equipment and preparation of tender documents for supply and financing of equipment Support during post tender negotiations for supply and finance of equipment Technical support to site supervision team including specialist advice on the marine delivery of major equipment Operational advice provided focused on the layout of storage areas to ensure maximum flexibility to handle container, general cargo and dry bulk over the same quay. Advice was also provided on the programming of development works and equipment alternatives to permit improved phasing of the capital investment. Design audit services involved detailed negotiations with the Chinese design institute providing the contractors detailed design. The aim of the negotiations was to ensure that the design and specification used complied with most appropriate international practices and standards. Project Experience Mundra Port Development, Gudjarat, India Appointed by a private developer BMT undertook the design and operations analysis of a private terminal development with the Port of Mundra, Gudjarat, India. The original planning and design for the terminal was carried out by a local consultant and identified by the developer as being deficient in flexibility. The work covered a range of design and operational aspects including: Alignment of berthing face of finger pier to minimise current and wave effects on ships when moving alongside; Specification of superimposed loads on key structures; Proposed terminal operational practices and traffic management; The review was presented to the developer who used it to brief the local consultant to revise the detailed planning and design prior to implementation of the development. Project Experience Tadri Port, Karnartaka, India Zoom Developers of Mumbai, India and Hanjin Shipping of South Korea have formed a Joint Venture to develop a major bulk handling port at Tadri, Karnataka, India. The primary commodities to be handled are coal and iron ore and the intention is to install equipment capable of handling these at World Class handling rates. BMT have been appointed as consultants to the project team to advise on all aspects of port design and development. The scope of the appointment covers: Reviewing the traffic forecasts for the port Reviewing the hinterland transportation network and in particular advising on the necessity of additional rail links into the hinterland Detailed Master Planning for the port including infrastructure and port operations The specification and procurement of high capacity bulk loading and unloading equipment for the port Project and Contract Management BMT is working as an integrated part of the project team and has played a leading role in obtaining the required approvals for the development of the port. Project Experience Xiamen Xiangyu Container Terminal, China BMT was appointed by a private company based in Hong Kong to undertake commercial and technical studies of a container terminal development in Xiamen. The client held a controlling interest in the container terminal but due to inadequate technical resources had allowed the minority partner, the local port authority, to the manage the development of the terminal. To ensure that the terminal was developed to international standard BMT was appointed to audit the planning, design and project management of the terminal. As the development phase progressed and the client held detailed negotiations with shipping lines they decided to enter into a management contract for the berth with an international Terminal Operating Company. Prior to entering into the contract BMT was requested to review the market prospects for the terminal and undertake an outline traffic forecast. After an initial operating period the Hong Kong company decided to seek a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Prior to the Initial Public Offering (IPO), BMT were appointed to undertake a detailed review of the container terminals operations and a detailed market forecast. This work encompassed: An analysis of trends in the container shipping market A detailed review of the economic development of the city, province and region A sector by sector forecast of economic and traffic growth An analysis of the competitive position of the terminal A comparative study of the terminals tariff rates Preparation of an operational model of the terminal This work was presented in the IPO prospectus. The listing was successful with shares offer being oversubscribed. Project Experience Cyrene Reef Marine Traffic Study, Singapore BMT was appointed to undertake a marine traffic routing study of the sea area around Cyrene Reef immediately to the south of Singapore Island. Cyrene Reef is a key maritime crossroads where east-west traffic routes cross north-south traffic routes. In the order of five hundred ships in excess of 5,000 DWT per day transit the waters around the reefs. The study reviewed the current marine traffic situation around the reef, assessed the primary causes of incidents and made recommendations on improvements to the existing traffic regulations and navigation aids. A detailed assessment of the causes and distribution of risk was prepared and a simulation of the marine traffic in and around Cyrene Reef developed. Forecasts of traffic growth were prepared and assessments made of the impact of traffic growth on risk made using a marine traffic simulation. A series of alternative traffic routing systems around the reefs were developed and tested using a marine traffic simulator. Recommendations for of a revised marine traffic routing systems to keep risks As Low As Reasonably Practicable were made. Work undertaken included: Interview and survey of all stakeholders Visual, CCTV and VTS data acquisition Routing and traffic density then mapping of risk distribution Development of a prioritised list of hazards Evaluation of factors contributing to the level of risk Development of forecast for marine traffic for the next five years Marine traffic simulation to assess impact of traffic growth Development of alternative routing and regulation strategies Cost-benefit assessment of each routing and regulatory option Preparation of risk control strategy to keep risks As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) Project Experience Feasibility Study and Master Plan, Hon Gai Cruise Port, Vietnam The company was appointed to develop a Master Plan for a new port at Hon Gai in Vietnam. The intention is to develop a Cruise Terminal to attract cruise ships to call at the UNESCO world heritage area of Ha Long Bay whilst minimising the environmental impact of the development. The work undertaken involved a pre-feasibility study, a feasibility study and the preparation of a Master Plan for the proposed development. Then the company undertook preliminary design studies for the development. The market investigation and feasibility studies required consideration of how cruise ships could be attracted to use the terminal, how the hinterland of the terminal could benefit from the development of the terminal and how the environmental impacts of the area caused by additional tourist traffic could be minimised and mitigated. The works undertaken in preparing the Master Plan included: Site selection for the Cruise Terminal Analysis of the Asian cruise market and related tourism Development of a marketing plan focussed on growing cruise traffic Identification of design cruise ships to future-proof the terminal Identification, minimisation and mitigation of the environmental impact of the terminal Estimation of the economic impact of the terminal Development of a business case for the terminal The proposed site for the terminal was a disused coal wharf built in early 1900 s by the colonial power, France. This historic structure had unique features, including a deck supported by spanning arches that required extensive background research and analysis before key decision on the required refurbishment could be taken. Project Experience Business Planning for Port of Gisborne, New Zealand The Port of Gisborne is mainly a port for the export of forestry products. It can handle ships up to ten meters in draft. It is located in a strategic position close to the major forestry plantations that are showing a significant rise in yield levels due to large areas of plantation forest that are approaching maturity. To meet the expected increase in traffic a significant repair and expansion program has been undertaken by the port over the last seven years. This involved expenditure of approximately NZ$16 million of borrowed money. This investment increased the debt to equity ratio of Port of Gisborne Limited (PGL) to levels that cannot be sustained at reasonable costs or supported out of revenue from existing throughput levels. To rectify this PGL needed an equity injection. This need for additional equity was coupled with a need to improve the operational and commercial efficiency of the port reduce operating costs whilst the ports throughput grows. To raise the additional equity required into PGL a number of options were examined by the ports owners Gisborne District Council. Their preferred option was the sale of the port to outside interests. BMT were appointed by potential purchasers of the port to prepare a detailed business plan for the Port of Gisborne. Services provided by BMT involved the development of a formal business plan for Port of Gisborne including: Market research into the New Zealand bulk materials port market Assessment of PGLs existing facilities Assessment of strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats to the company Identification of PGLs competitive advantages Development of business expansion options Financial modeling of business opportunities Preparation of detailed business plan for PGL Project Experience Development of International Freight Transport Flows in Selected Corridors in the Baltic Sea Region until 2010 This study was commissioned by Stena Line AB in order to provide a robust and independent basis for the strategic planning of their route network in the Baltic. The aim of the study was to forecast the level of freight moved by ferry between Scandinavia and Northern Europe over the Baltic Sea from 2000 to 2010. Based on trend forecasts and an assessment of international trade development up to 2010 the study showed the probable impact on the transport pattern in the Baltic Sea in general and on freight transport flows in particular. To derive clear trend indications, the main transport routes were clustered into the seven most relevant truck and rail transport corridors connecting the countries around the Baltic Sea. To allow for uncertainties in the development of future trade flows, three different scenarios were used. These scenarios reflected possible future paths of economic developments in the relevant regions until 2010. The scenarios used were a realistic scenario, a pessimistic scenario, (with reduced trade growth rates) and an optimistic scenario (with accelerated growth rates). In the STAN simulation the cost function is an expression of the purchaser's costs. Transport costs are optimised for all transport flows in the network. This means that the total system cost is minimized. The cost function includes link and transfer costs for different modes. The costs are also expressed in distance and time dependant components taking account of items such as the frequency of ferries. The simulation indicated that on average truck freight volumes will increase substantially. The simulation showed how the increase in demand varied with the distance sailed and how different strategies in respect of vessel size and sailing frequency affected the potential future demand on specific routes. Distinct differences between the corridors were identified permitting strategic decisions on ferry size, routing and frequencies to be made. Project Experience Environment Impact Assessment for Tees & Hartlepool Port Authority Capital and Maintenance Dredging Works BMT was appointed to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Tees & Hartlepool Port Authority Limited in response to their requirement for a study on the deposition of sand at the North Gare sands turning circle and the need to increase the depth of the Seaton Channel. The study was undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 was an investigation of why sediment from the North Gare Sands occasionally fills the large vessel turning circle in the River Tees, and, having identified possible causes, the evaluation of potential solutions. The solutions were then investigated in terms of cost, engineering feasibility and likely effectiveness. Stage 2 was an investigation into the feasibility of deepening and maintaining the Seaton Channel. This study took into account the environmental impact, technical considerations, knock-on effects and financial implications. This work concentrated on modelling dredging scenarios using both a 2D hydrodynamic model and a beach profile and coastline model. Development scenarios were prioritised for their effectiveness and a preliminary assessment of the impact on nearby environmental designated areas made. It was important that environmental issues were considered in the early phases of development scenario appraisal to address the requirements of the EC Habitats Directive. The effects of two elements of the proposed development the dredge and reclamation works were considered. The work undertaken provided an indicative assessment of the environmental feasibility and focused the design and optimisation process on the most appropriate and acceptable development scenarios. A cost structure for each development scenario in terms of capital costs, maintenance costs, impact on revenue etc. was developed. This was used in an Investment Appraisal to select the most cost efficient option. In undertaking the appraisal consideration was given to the impact of draught limitations on both existing port users, potential future port users and the long term viability of the port. Project Experience Development of a Safety of Navigation Hazard Management System for the Port Of London Authority BMT has recently completed work for the Port of London Authority (PLA) focussed on enabling PLA to meet or exceed the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code. The work was based on a detailed study and risk assessment of all navigation related marine operations within the River Thames from the Sunk and North East Spit Pilot Stations up to Teddington. The scope of the work included: All navigation-related operational functions All commercial vessels over 40m in length or over 50 gross tonnes, trading externally to, from and within the Port Smaller commercial vessels and intraport traffic in the area between London Bridge and Teddington lock The identification of specific locations that require particular attention in that they represent areas where high density of crossing or manoeuvring traffic exists, or precise ship handling is necessary Any environmental and operational limitations (i.e. tidal regime, channel limitations, weather limitations, vessel cargoes, shipping movement plans) The traffic management infrastructure and its impact on the safety of navigation The PLA s organisational structure The legislative background The regulatory environment In separate but related work BMT was contracted to undertake applied research focused on establishing and ensuring the adequacy of Search and Rescue (SAR) for the River Thames. This work resulted in the operational introduction of four RNLI lifeboats to the River Thames and four Towable Inflatable Rescue Rafts being permanently maintained at strategic locations. A satellite Coastguard co-ordination center has also been established at the Thames Barrier. Providing port management consultancy services around the world. BMT Maritime Consultants Pty Ltd