Hamburg and Cyprus-based Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), an integrated maritime solutions provider, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition.
BSM’s decision to join SEA-LNG reflected the opinion of many others joining this year, who recognise LNG as a practical and realistic lower-emission marine fuel.
The Group said that it brings considerable operational experience and has a proven track record as the world’s largest third-party gas carrier shipmanager.
BSM has more than 100 gas carriers under management, over half of which are LNGCs. The company also manages nearly 30 LNG dual-fuel ships and two LNG bunker vessels, with more coming into management soon.
All BSM gas carriers and tankers under management undergo reviews and audits from Oil Companies International Marine Forum’s (OCIMF) Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) to ensure full compliance with International Safety Management (ISM) requirements, with no major safety incidents reported to date.
These in-depth safety credentials will also enhance SEA-LNG coalition's combined skill set, BSM said.
