BMT has acquired Australian naval architecture firm One2three Naval Architects, strengthening its position in independent global commercial and specialist vessel design.
The acquisition expands BMT’s capacity to support customers delivering complex vessel programmes across international markets, broadening its design strengths across ferries, specialist craft, autonomy and advanced vessel technologies.
Founded in 2005, One2three has delivered more than 300 vessels across over 30 countries and is recognised internationally for its expertise in efficient hull form design and high-performance ferries.
The Sydney-based business has built long-term customer relationships across Australia, Europe, Asia, the UK and the US, with experience spanning commercial ferries, para-military craft, luxury yachts and battery-powered vessels.
BMT said existing customer relationships, delivery teams and active projects will continue without disruption, with customers gaining access to broader engineering support, expanded delivery resources and increased international reach as a result of the deal.
Graeme Nayler, Regional Business Director, APAC at BMT, said: “Over more than three decades, One2three has built a formidable reputation in commercial and specialist vessel design, including world-leading work in high-speed aluminium ferries and advanced multihull craft. Bringing that expertise into BMT, alongside our global engineering, consultancy and lifecycle heritage, strengthens the way we support customers as vessel programmes become more complex and internationally connected.
“This is a deliberate, long-term investment in maritime design excellence and innovation and, following our acquisition of AMT, a further step in BMT’s sustained growth across the Asia-Pacific region. Together, it deepens our independent ship design expertise and our ability to work alongside customers and shipyards worldwide, particularly as demand grows for commercial shipbuilding and ferry capability in markets such as the US.”
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Steve Quigley, Managing Director at One2three Naval Architects, stated: “One2three has always focused on delivering high-performance vessel designs that meet the operational needs of customers and shipyards internationally. Joining BMT strengthens our ability to scale that experience globally while maintaining the responsiveness, technical quality and customer focus that define our business.”
“Access to BMT’s broader international engineering network, AI initiatives, technical knowledge and lifecycle support creates significant growth opportunities for our people, our customers and the markets we support,” he added.
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