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Revolutionising seafarer training: breaking boundaries
Revolutionising seafarer training: breaking boundaries

Driven by the ever-evolving landscape of the shipping industry, BSM continuously updates the training programmes offered by its Maritime Training Centres (MTC), ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry standards. One example for this dynamic is the MTC’s response to the challenges of the global pandemic resulting in the development of not only highly specialised but also flexible and DNV-approved SIRE 2.0-related courses.

The maritime industry must be open to new seafarer source markets
The maritime industry must be open to new seafarer source markets

The maritime sector faces growing labour shortages, in particular at sea. BSM’s strategy to attract and retain qualified seafarers is diversification combined with a strong focus on adapting career options, as well as growing in-house training programmes. One of BSM’s key initiatives is the Cadet Programme, aimed at developing deck, engine and electrical officers. Shipowners play a fundamental role in the long-term success of this programme, as BSM board member and Director of HR Marine, Eva Rodriguez, explains in this interview.

Happy sailing: improving the mental health of seafarers
Happy sailing: improving the mental health of seafarers

Seafaring is commonly considered to be a stressful occupation, both physically and mentally, due to its unique working and social environment. In recent years, seafarers worldwide have been faced with further uncertainties due to the Covid-19 outbreak and rising geopolitical tensions. Yet the mental health of seafarers is a topic which has often not been sufficiently addressed in the past. Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is exploring new ways to improve the wellbeing of its crew.

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