BMT TITRON , based in Newcastle, UK, recently purchased DNV Software’s Nauticus Early Design package.

BMT's model in Nauticus Early Design.

BMT TITRON plans to utilise the software as part of its design service for newbuildings and innovative concept designs. Recently BMT formed a joint venture with Hong Kong-based TITRON to expand the ship design, engineering and project management services that it provides in China.

BMT TITRON has invested heavily in ship designs suitable for Chinese build and is currently in discussion with shipyards to develop the vessels. For BMT, this design will be one of the first applications for Nauticus Early Design.

Nauticus Early Design is a unique solution for early design of ship structures, and is based upon Intergraph’s databasedriven ship design system, SmartMarine, combined with DNV Software’s Nauticus Hull for Class rule checks and detailed strength assessment. The system utilises a common 3D concept model of the ship, which allows for automated production of classification and key plan drawings.

BMT TITRON's technical director, Jim Knott, says the investment in Nauticus Early Design enables the production of full accurate design packages from the designer to the shipyard, with greatly improved efficiency.

Following the implementation of the system in BMT’s Newcastle offices late last year, a series of training courses have been undertaken by BMT’s design staff as part of a fast-track process to get Nauticus Early Design into full production with BMT TITRON.