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Global shipping’s decarbonisation is advancing, with several fuels vying for prominence. A mix of low‑carbon and climate‑neutral options—such as methanol, e‑fuels, hydrogen, and ammonia—is likely. As a fuel‑agnostic company, BSM is preparing for all technologies and shares insights here on ammonia as fuel.

BSM is expanding its fleet portfolio and has for the first time taken on the technical management of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). The vessel is managed by Pronav, BSM’s highly specialised Ship Management Centre which exclusively operates large-scale LNG carriers from its Hamburg-based office.

From complexity to clarity, smartPAL’s journey as a ship-management software represents ongoing evolution. Today, the PAL system is a comprehensive one-stop solution built to reflect the real-world demands of fleet ownership and management rather than simplify them away. It stands out because it has been shaped by the practical insights of both ship managers and owners.

As the maritime industry navigates its course toward lower emissions, a range of alternative fuels is reshaping how ships are powered. But the shift to new fuels is more than a technical change — it is a human one. Ensuring that seafarers are properly trained to handle, operate, and manage alternatively powered vessels is key to securing a smooth transition to the fuels of the future. Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement prepares its crew to power tomorrow’s ships through comprehensive training programmes.

Since the steam engine era, society has progressed through the technological and digital revolutions. Today, Industry 4.0 offers near-limitless access to knowledge and a vast network of connected devices. Products or services seem only one click away. But as long as sci-fi ‘beaming’ technology remains fiction, maritime transport will continue to carry most goods, keeping seafarers at the heart of global trade. But is seafaring still attractive?

As the maritime industry accelerates its transition toward sustainable energy solutions, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is proud to announce a significant milestone in crew training and safety innovation: the successful launch of bespoke Methanol as Fuel Courses, including the specialised Methanol Firefighting Course, across its global Maritime Training Centres (MTCs).

We are thrilled to announce the renewal of our partnership with Treedom, a global NGO dedicated to reforestation and community empowerment. Together, until the end of 2024, we have planted 5,100 trees across 5 countries, absorbing 2,443 tonnes of CO₂, a major step toward a more sustainable planet!