Our LNG Services

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is produced by super freezing natural gas down to approximately -161 degrees Celsius and shipping it to countries that can’t cover their gas demand from other sources using pipelines.

The transportation of this commodity involves specialised vessels, a ship manager with the necessary technical and operational expertise as well as dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced crew. Any delays in the loading, voyage and discharge of LNG may lead to severe commercial impact for all parties involved in the sale and purchase of the LNG.

Our LNG ship management services are designed to operate at the highest industry standards in terms of safety and reliability.

LNG is currently the fastest growing natural energy source, favoured by many utilities for being cleaner, versatile and widely available. Demand has increased enormously in recent years with significant orders for new LNG carriers placed with shipyards in Asia.

BSM and PRONAV – LNG Ship Managers of Choice

BSM and PRONAV are the LNG ship managers of choice thanks to their extensive track record in this space since 1990 with more than 50 vessels under management. Major companies accept BSM and Pronav operated vessels for time charter as well as for loading and discharge operations. BSM and Pronav managed LNG carriers are accepted by all major loading and discharge terminals worldwide, including Japanese LNG terminals which are technically compatible with the managed ships.

We have a dedicated LNG training facility in Cyprus combined with a structured career progression model to ensure BSM’s and Pronav’s LNG crews are highly trained and competent to support growing LNG shipping operations. The crew get to experience realistic training via a Liquid Cargo Simulator (LCS) designed and developed by BSM’s in-house technical team that uses GTT Training software.

LNG Training and LNG Competence Centre

The LCS (Liquid Cargo Simulator) trains seafarers to meet the requirements of the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Code and SIGTTO (Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators). The LCS also offers a range of bespoke in-house courses developed to a higher level of expertise for BSM’s managed fleet and its seafarers.

BSM and Pronav strive to be the leader in LNG ship management and to make an active contribution to its future. Established in 2018, the Schulte Group's LNG Competence Centre (LCC) and its dedicated experts offer consultancy services across a wide range of LNG industry topics, including technical, crewing and commercial matters.

PRONAV

PRONAV, being the Schulte Group’s Ship Management Center that exclusively operates LNG ships, has more than 25 years’ experience and currently manages 8 LNG vessels. These include the world’s second largest LNG carriers, the Q-Flex vessel, which have a capacity of 1.5 times compared to conventional LNG vessels and which can reliquefy boil-off gas to deliver the maximum volume to buyers.

BSM and Pronav have extensive experience with steam propulsion and dual fuel engines of the latest generation.

As part of our operational excellence, BSM and Pronav regularly undergo reviews and audits conducted by oil majors. We apply the Oil Companies International Marine Forum’s (OCIMF) Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) system across our managed fleet to embrace industry best practices and comply fully with ISM requirements to ensure safe and efficient vessel operation. Pronav’s current TMSA cumulative performance stands at 3.59 along with a flawless health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) record.

BSM and Pronav are members of SIGTTO and SGMF, with senior executives holding prominent positions in these key industry bodies.

VESSELS UNDER FULL SHIP MANAGEMENT & CREW MANAGEMENT

60.7% 14.3% 3.6% 21.4%
No Vessel Type Vessel Sub Type CBM Year Built
1 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170852 2021
2 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 211885 2007
3 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel Electic (DFDE/TFDE) 151883 2008
4 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1996
5 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170115 2020
6 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170115 2020
7 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1996
8 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1997
9 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 135747 2004
10 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 142100 2006
11 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205941 2007
12 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205940 2007
13 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205940 2008
14 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205941 2008
15 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 152675 2009
16 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2018
17 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2019
18 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2019
19 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2019
20 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170800 2021
21 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170520 2021
22 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170234 2018
23 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170816 2021
24 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170234 2018
25 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1996
26 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170718 2018
27 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170618 2018
28 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170560 2021
29 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170800 2021
30 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170619 2021
31 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137540 1994
32 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137512 1995
33 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137500 1995
34 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137756 1994
35 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 171009 2018
36 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2018
37 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170510 2021
38 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2018
39 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170624 2020
40 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170500 2021
41 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170701 2021
42 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134266 2006
43 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170520 2021
44 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170619 2021
45 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170871 2020
46 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170871 2021
47 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 173400 2020
48 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 173400 2019
49 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 173400 2019
50 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2020
51 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2020
52 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2021
53 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 211862 2008
54 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 216200 2007
55 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 216200 2007
56 LNG Bunker Vessel LNG Diesel Electic (DFDE/TFDE) 7500 2018