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The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development of amphibious capabilities for the Australian Army based on BMT’s CAIMEN Large.
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Under the partnership, DNV will help BMT tailor their CAIMEN Large to meet the Australian Army requirements, ensuring it can manage technical risk, minimising scheduling impacts.
According to BMT, the CAIMEN has been designed to deliver heavy rolling and cargo payloads directly to a beach, hard standing or port. It reportedly has capability for international voyages and open sea conditions.
A release noted that the capability is suited for the ADF’s renewed focus on littoral operations.
Graeme Nayler, regional managing director APAC at BMT, boasted that the partnership will deliver a risk-based ship design.
“Partnering with DNV enables us to leverage their unparalleled expertise in certification and technical advisory, ensuring our designs meet rigorous standards and contribute effectively to Australia’s defence strategy,” he said.
“This MOU sets the stage for a dynamic collaboration that will ultimately deliver enhanced operational capabilities to the Australian Army through a risk-based ship design.”
It is hoped that the partnership will support the development of a future ready design from the outset, Tim Holt, area manager at DNV – maritime, added.
“We are excited to work alongside BMT on this critical initiative. Our role in this partnership ensures the highest standards of design are embedded into the CAIMEN Large from the outset through a comprehensive technical assurance approach, supporting BMT’s vision of providing a future-ready defence capability.”
