Our Goals

  • Develop and maintain updated training matrices for all business units.
  • Develop role-specific onboarding competency packages for all employees.
  • Complete and kick-off the updated Management Development Track (MTD) training by 2025.
  • Expand BSM Smart Academy to new locations.
  • Increase the intake of female cadets in our BSM Cadet Programme and attract talent from new locations.
  • Measure the effectiveness of training onboard by implementing assessment frameworks in Competence Management System.

Training Programmes

  • Online courses through iLearn

iLearn is our internally developed training platform offering a variety of courses such as BSM Induction Series, Ethical Operations, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, BSM Compliance, Cyber Security.

  • Management Development Track (MDT) Programme

MDT invites our management teams to participate in a two-year programme to enhance their leadership skill sets. It consists of several workshops and online courses on effective communication styles, goal setting, coaching people and more.

  • Sea to Shore Programme

This initiative supports seafarers transitioning to shore-based roles. Revamped in 2024, it now offers structured pathways, short-term placements, and flexible options to suit individual needs. Each role includes tailored learning goals, mentorship, and monthly check-ins to ensure readiness for shore responsibilities.

  • Superintendent Development Programme (SDP)

SDP provides superintendents with the right tools and knowledge to evolve and improve their interpersonal and emotional skills, such as self-awareness, empathy, social skills, self-regulation, and motivation.

  • Maritime Training Centres

BSM operates four Maritime Training Centres (MTC) in Cyprus, China, India, and the Philippines to train and develop seafarers, improving their competence in line with company standards and requirements. This ensures continuous learning and development opportunities are provided to support seafarers in their career progression. In 2022, we trained more than 15,000 seafarers by offering more than 1,700 courses. Learn more.

  • Education Assistance

Every year, we are offering financial assistance to our staff wishing to acquire accredited academic and professional qualifications.

Early career programmes

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Explore our student and fresh graduate programmes.

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