BMT Inspection, Survey & Testing
BMT SEAS – Synthetic Environment Assurance Service
Simulation-led verification and validation of maritime autonomous systems against COLREGs, using the DNV-certified BMT REMBRANDT simulator.
Description
BMT's Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) tests autonomous maritime platforms in realistic virtual environments built on the DNV-certified BMT REMBRANDT simulator.
Key features
- Experienced Master Mariners assess each scenario against COLREGs and real-world expectations
- Defines a safe operating envelope for deployment
- Reduces the need for costly, high-risk live trials
- Produces certification evidence for regulators and naval authorities
Applications
For Atlas Elektronik UK, SEAS validated the autonomous navigation of the ARCIMS platform and produced certification evidence for the UK MOD Naval Authority. BMT also used it to assure the Royal Navy NavyX USV MADFOX.
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