Schulte Group acquires PRONAV
08 Jan 2018
Traditional Shipowner and Shipmanager strengthens its LNG business
Pronav was founded in 1995 in Hamburg, Germany and is a highly specialized third-party ship and crew manager operating large LNG Carriers and FSRUs. In 2018, the Schulte Group acquired 100 percent of Pronav’s shares and the company became a member of BSM.
Pronav is highly recognized by Oil and Gas Majors, LNG Charterers, and LNG terminals around the world for its operational safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
Pronav has substantial experience & expertise in the technical management of different types of LNG Carriers such as the latest generation of dual-fuel engines (MEGI & X-DF) , slow-speed diesel with 100% relic plant (Q-Flex) and conventional steam vessels (both with Moss-type and membrane tanks).
In 2025 Pronav took its first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) into its technical management.
The LNG Tankers managed by Pronav have successfully performed about 5.000 LNG cargo in the past 25 years, and the Company’s TMSA cumulative performance level is at 3.6.
Pronav also provides experienced, highly qualified LNG crew complements to its managed vessels. The retention rate for Senior Officers and Gas Engineers has steadily been above 90% during the last 10 years. Pronav’s complements comply with industry requirements regarding crew experiences (SIGTTO Crew Matrix & other matrices).
Pronav works under its dedicated Quality & Safety Management Systems that are tailor made for the operation of LNG Carriers and is certified in accordance with:
Pronav’s Tanker Management Self-Assessment (TMSA) Cumulative Performance is at 3.6.
Pronav is audited and vetted to a standard that provides for long-term time charter employment with first-class Oil and Gas Majors.
Pronav Ship Management GmbH & Co. Vorsetzen 54 20459 Hamburg Germany
Contact Person
Martin Roolvink
Managing Director
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Martin Roolvink
Managing Director
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