BSM expands offshore services with strategic investment in OffshoreCrew

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in OffshoreCrew AS, a Norwegian specialist in offshore recruitment and crewing solutions. The investment further strengthens BSM’s service offering for customers in the offshore and maritime sectors.

Issue - November 2026

Published on 09 Nov 2026

Based in Kristiansand, OffshoreCrew offers recruitment, staffing and crew management services across the offshore and maritime industries, including oil and gas, offshore wind and subsea operations. The company has established a strong track record in providing qualified personnel for offshore vessels and projects and is supported by an in-house database of around 30,000 offshore professionals.

The investment represents another important step in BSM’s strategy to broaden its capabilities in offshore crew solutions. While BSM has traditionally focused on technical and crew management for the global maritime industry, the partnership with OffshoreCrew allows BSM to provide more tailored and targeted services for offshore clients. These include individual specialists such as dynamic positioning operators, crane operators and other highly specialised roles across a wide range of offshore unit types, extending BSM’s reach beyond the units previously covered.

OffshoreCrew brings a strong track record and a dedicated database of around 30,000 specialised offshore professionals.

Combining OffshoreCrew’s specialist expertise and agile operating model with BSM’s global network and infrastructure will give customers access to a comprehensive range of offshore services, from recruitment and staffing to crew management and full technical management. This integrated approach supports faster mobilisation of qualified offshore personnel and shorter response times for critical crewing requirements, particularly in fast-evolving markets such as offshore wind and other energy segments.

“OffshoreCrew brings a strong track record in offshore crewing and a highly specialised talent pool that complements our existing capabilities. This investment allows us to respond faster and more flexibly to our customers’ needs, particularly in dynamic offshore markets,” said Sebastian von Hardenberg, CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement.

“With BSM as a strategic partner, we are ideally positioned to scale our services and reach a broader international client base while maintaining the flexibility and customer focus that define OffshoreCrew,” said Javier Zahn, CEO and Managing Director of OffshoreCrew AS.

The partnership reinforces BSM’s commitment to strengthening its offshore service offering and supporting customers operating in increasingly dynamic and specialised environments.

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