Australian Marine Technology

What Australian Marine Technology does

Australian Marine Technology (AMT) is a privately held naval architecture and ship design firm headquartered in Tugun, Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1987 by Rob Bowra, who remains Chairman, the company has operated for over 40 years delivering vessel designs spanning 15 to 90 metres LOA across landing craft, passenger ferries, work boats, research vessels, offshore support vessels, and military craft. AMT reports more than 700 vessels in service worldwide across 20+ vessel types, with 30+ international clients in the transportation, tourism, energy, military, and research sectors.

AMT's core offering is professional ship design services, delivered from preliminary concept through detailed construction drawings and regulatory approval, supplemented by project management, ship valuations, and a green ship solutions line covering hybrid and fully electric propulsion and renewable energy integration. The technical stack combines naval architecture software (AutoCAD, Autohydro-Pro, Autoship-Pro, Autoplate, Autopower) with broader digital engineering claims around CAD, AI, and simulation. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification from Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register approval, and lists partnerships with an unnamed maritime industry-leading solution provider, MOC Shipyards (Polygone Project), Unit Export Ltd., and Bud International.

The business model is enterprise B2B professional services revenue, generated through bespoke design fees and project-based engagements with vessel operators, shipyards, and government/military clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; lead capture runs through per-product inquiry forms and downloadable product sheets on the company website. The firm is founder-owned with no disclosed venture, private equity, or acquisition activity in the input material.

Name

Australian Marine Technology

Legal name

Australian Marine Technology

Website

https://amtmarine.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian Marine Technology is a private naval architecture firm designing commercial and military vessels 15-90 metres LOA across transport, tourism, energy, and defence sectors, serving 30+ international clients with ship design, project management, green propulsion, and valuation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture and Ship Design Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Concept & Feasibility Naval Architecture (Requirements, Trade Studies) (IMAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO), Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK), Stability, Weight & Load Analysis (Intact/Damage Stability, Weight Control) (IMAJAGAI), Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering) (IMAJAGAL), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Naval architecture
• Ship design
• Marine engineering
• Vessel design
• Shipyard project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tugun

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ship Design Services: AMT provides comprehensive ship design and naval architecture services from concept through detailed construction drawings and approval. Revenue is generated through professional design fees for bespoke and standard commercial vessel designs across multiple vessel categories including landing craft, passenger ferries, work boats, research vessels, and offshore support vessels.
2. Project Management Services: AMT provides project management and technical support to shipyards and vessel owners throughout the construction process, including detailed structural engineering, major equipment installation management, execution plans, and assembly booklets.
3. Ship Valuations: AMT conducts maritime asset valuations for large commercial ships down to small commercial work vessels, covering sales value, pre-purchase value, insurance purposes, government arrest and disposal, and annual company accounting. Drawing on over 50 years of combined valuation experience from the Senior Team.
4. Green Technology Integration: AMT integrates advanced green technologies including hybrid and electric propulsion systems, power generation systems, energy management, and digital solutions into vessel designs, serving as a reliable partner for owners, operators, and shipyards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Australian Marine Technology (AMT) is a global ship design and naval architecture firm that delivers comprehensive vessel design services from preliminary concept through detailed construction drawings and regulatory approval for commercial, infrastructure, inshore, and offshore vessels. Its offerings span ship design, project management during construction, green ship solutions (hybrid and electric propulsion), and ship valuations, supported by an extensive sea-proven design database and digital engineering tools.

Product overview

Australian Marine Technology (AMT) is a global ship design and naval architecture firm offering a comprehensive suite of vessel design and marine engineering services. The company operates as a service-oriented business providing four core offerings: Ship Design Services (from concept to detailed construction drawings), Project Management Services (technical support and engineering supervision), Green Ship Solutions (sustainable propulsion systems including hybrid and electric options), and Ship Valuations (maritime asset assessments). AMT's portfolio includes an extensive range of sea-proven vessel designs across landing crafts (Whitsunday, Coral Sea, Dampier, Norfolk, Monte Bello, Lord Howe, Tasman, and Flinders classes), passenger ferries, work boats, research vessels, and specialty designs like the Polygone Project featuring plastic waste management systems. The company utilises advanced digital engineering tools including CAD, AI, and simulation technology for design optimisation and lifecycle management. With over 700 vessels in service worldwide and more than 40 years of experience, AMT serves clients across transportation, tourism, logistics, energy, and military industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Design Services Comprehensive ship design and naval architecture services from concept design to detailed construction drawings and approval, including performance calculations, stability analysis, and regulatory compliance for commercial vessel operators, shipyards, and military clients.
• Project Management Services Technical project management and engineering support for shipyards and vessel owners throughout the construction process, including detailed structural engineering, major equipment installation management, execution plans, assembly booklets, and sea trial supervision.
• Green Ship Solutions Sustainable maritime solutions including hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems, advanced power generation technologies, renewable energy integration, energy management, and digital tools for predictive maintenance, provided as a partner for vessel owners, operators, and shipyards.
• Ship Valuations Maritime asset valuations ranging from large commercial ships to small commercial work vessels, covering sales value, pre-purchase value, insurance purposes, government arrest and disposal, and annual company accounting.
• Landing Craft Vessel Designs (Whitsunday, Coral Sea, Dampier, Norfolk, Monte Bello, Lord Howe, Tasman, Flinders classes) Standard landing craft vessel designs ranging from 20m to 45m LOA, including shallow-draft cargo and passenger LCTs and transporters, for coastal transport, cargo operations, and passenger movements.
• Passenger Ferry and Multipurpose Vessel Designs Featured vessel designs including 30m aluminium catamaran passenger ferries for fast, efficient coastal transport and 25m aluminium multipurpose research and dive vessels for offshore expeditions with specialised deck areas.
• Polygone Project (25m Sustainable Catamaran Design) 25m catamaran designed for MOC Shipyards featuring an innovative onboard plastic waste management system that converts marine plastics into reusable eco-bricks, integrating AMT-designed shredder and compactor units for optimal workflow, energy efficiency, and safe operation at sea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 vessels designed and in service worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles12 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Maritime Industry-Leading Solution ProvidercoreTechnology or IntegrationAMT has partnered with a maritime industry-leading solution provider to deliver advanced electrical equipment, systems, solutions, and services for all types of commercial vessels. This includes solutions for power, drive, energy management, automation, and digital solutions. This partnership enables AMT to provide comprehensive green ship solutions to owners, operators, and shipyards.
• MOC ShipyardsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMT partnered with MOC Shipyards to design the Polygone Project, a flagship 25m catamaran featuring an innovative onboard plastic waste management system that converts marine plastics into reusable eco-bricks. AMT developed the complete vessel design and integrated the AMT-designed shredder and compactor units, ensuring optimal workflow, energy efficiency, and safe operation at sea.
• Unit Export Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnit Export Ltd. is listed as a valued partner of AMT, likely providing export and international distribution services for AMT's vessel designs.
• Bud InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBud International is listed as a valued partner of AMT, likely supporting international distribution of vessel designs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Incat: Tasmanian builder of high-speed aluminium ferries and catamarans competing for the same passenger-ferry and aluminium-vessel designs that AMT supplies to APAC operators.
• ESV (Engineering Services & Ventures): Australia-based naval architecture consultancy with comparable ship-design and engineering services — direct domestic competitor for AMT's home market naval architecture work.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology major offering ship design, hybrid/electric propulsion, and lifecycle services — broad incumbent covering the same green-ship and naval architecture space as AMT.
• Damen Shipyards Group: Large global shipbuilder with in-house naval architecture that supplies standardised and bespoke designs across workboats, ferries and offshore support — overlaps AMT's catalogue shipping designs end-to-end.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Supplier of marine electrical, automation and hybrid propulsion systems to commercial and naval shipbuilders — overlaps with AMT's green ship solutions and systems integration scope.

Direct peers

• Glosten: Independent US naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy offering concept design, detailed engineering and project support — directly mirrors AMT's full-service ship-design and engineering-supervision model.
• BMT Group: Global marine consultancy providing naval architecture, vessel design and engineering support across commercial and defence — same end-to-end design and lifecycle service stack as AMT, with broader geographic reach.
• Robert Allan Ltd. Canadian naval architecture firm specialising in workboats, tugs and passenger ferries — competes head-to-head with AMT in the 15–90m commercial vessel design niche with a similar bespoke-to-catalogue offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-marine-technology

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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