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From shipyard to offshore operations: Over the past few months, BSM has taken over the management of four new-build Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) of the latest generation. One of those who played a key role in bringing all four sister vessels into service, is Captain Rainer Müller.

As demand for LNG bunkering vessels grows, the industry faces a less visible challenge: finding and training the seafarers who can operate these highly specialised vessels safely and efficiently. A new case study developed jointly with SEA-LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition that promotes the use of liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel, explores BSM’s lessons learned from nearly a decade of LNG bunkering operations.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in OffshoreCrew AS, a Norwegian specialist in offshore recruitment and crewing solutions. The investment further strengthens BSM’s service offering for customers in the offshore and maritime sectors.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in OffshoreCrew AS, a Norwegian specialist in offshore recruitment and crewing solutions, further strengthening its service offering for offshore and maritime customers.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has appointed Elena Pantazidou as Chief People Officer, effective 1 June 2026, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

Safety at sea begins long before an alarm sounds or a procedure is opened. It begins with an awareness of what must not happen: a fire breaking out, a piece of equipment failing at the worst possible moment, or a decision made under pressure that cannot be undone.

While global attention is fixed on the conflict in the Middle East, supply chain disruption and broader geopolitical volatility, shipping’s long-term decarbonisation challenge has not faded into the background. If anything, the current environment is reinforcing its urgency. At BSM, the view is clear: the agenda itself has not changed, but the forces shaping it are becoming more immediate and tangible.

Modern vessel dry dockings extend well beyond traditional repair work. Budgets can quickly reach seven‑figure levels. BSM’s delivery model, with fleet teams in the lead and in-house specialist support brought in when required, provides clients with predictability in terms of costs, downtime and vessel performance.