700 vessels, thanks to you

What do the world’s first ammonia bunkering vessel and luxury yachts have in common? They are all part of BSM’s growth story and it goes well beyond 700 managed vessels.

By Fabian Reimers, BSM Group Commercial Director

Issue - November 2026

Published on 09 Nov 2026


This summer, BSM was proud to reach the milestone of 700 managed vessels, comprising 480 fully managed and 220 crew-managed vessels.

This milestone reflects the great work of our colleagues at sea and ashore and, equally, the trust our clients place in us every day. Thank you to our clients and colleagues alike!

Our fleet continues to have a strong base across established segments where BSM has built its reputation over decades: tankers, bulk carriers, container vessels and gas carriers. Our experience across these segments spans the full range of vessel types and sizes, operations across ports and terminals worldwide, and a strong understanding of charterers’ requirements and expectations.

In addition, over the past 10 years, we have entered new areas including cruise, yacht, offshore wind, car carriers and LNG bunkering. More recently, we have expanded into floating LNG infrastructure with FSRUs and FSUs, as well as other specialised gas shipping segments, including Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and LCO₂ carriers.

Our LNG ship management capabilities stand out as an area of particularly deep expertise. Today we have almost 90 LNG vessels, representing close to 10% of the global LNG fleet.

Our experience is also expanding across alternative-fuel propulsion. In addition to LNG dual-fuel vessels, BSM manages methanol-fuelled vessels, vessels with LPG dual-fuel engines and VLECs with ethane dual-fuel engines. We are also involved in a range of ammonia-related projects, including the world’s first ammonia bunkering vessel, which is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

But while growth is important, our focus remains on building the right long-term partnerships, where BSM’s capabilities match our clients’ needs. Above all, our number one priority will always be delivering safe and high-quality ship management that protects our people and the assets our clients entrust to us.

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