BSM joins training-the-trainer programme in Hong Kong

Published on 30 Apr 2026

In early April, BSM was invited to present at the world’s first administration-led training-the-trainer programme on green maritime fuels in Hong Kong. The event was hosted by the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact. The programme brought together regulators, educators and shipping stakeholders to build teaching expertise around low- and zero-carbon fuels.

BSM took part as a session presenter, sharing its experience in preparing crews for dual-fuel vessels and working with flag administrations on seafarer certification approaches. The company also highlighted how ship-specific familiarisation programmes can be rolled out using emerging industry guidelines.

“We are not working from a fully built rulebook yet, as regulatory frameworks are still evolving,” said Capt. Gurpreet Singh, Group General Manager, Training and Development at BSM. “That means training has to lead the way, turning early-stage guidance into something crews can actually use safely on board.”

During the three-day programme, participants explored how to turn existing training frameworks into structured courses, including setting learning objectives and assessment criteria. Sessions combined regulatory context, including developments at the International Maritime Organization, with hands-on exercises and scenario-based discussions.

With contributions from both academia and industry, the sessions underscored the urgency of preparing seafarers for fuels such as methanol and ammonia, while also reflecting the current reality of limited formal regulation. Attendees from across the maritime industry, including training institutes, shipowners, unions and classification societies, took part in interactive exercises designed to bridge the gap between policy ambition and operational practice.

For BSM, the initiative underscored the importance of aligning policy, training and operational realities. “There is a clear appetite across the industry to get this right,” Capt. Singh added. “Programmes like this help ensure that seafarers are properly equipped for the transition that is already underway.”

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