[6] BMT's heritage includes the water tanks where the famous Bouncing Bomb, used in the Dambusters Raid, was developed during World War II, as well as more recent advances in computer-aided design and aerodynamics.
After extensive sea trials to confirm the condition of the vessel and a major refit to make her suitable for RAN services, she was commissioned as HMAS Choules in December 2011.
This represented the first time that BMT had had such a close and involved relationship with an International Ship Security Certificate and it was a major escalation in their ability to undertake engineering services on an in-service vessel.
In February 2024 it unveiled its first Service Operation Vessel (SOV) design, capable of being powered by methanol (potentially the efuel variant).
[17] BMT has also helped to assess the damage caused by major maritime disasters, from the Piper Alpha platform and the Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987, to the Sea Empress oil spill and the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The prime contractors for the project engaged BMT to ensure that milestone achievements and capability were delivered on time through design, build and transition into service phases.
It has conducted airflow wind tunnel testing of major landmarks and tall buildings, including the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing, the Stonecutters Bridge in Hong Kong; and the 21st Century Tower and Burj al-Arab in Dubai.