News

Sebastian von Hardenberg, the newly appointed CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), reflects on today’s challenges and reaffirms the company’s steadfast commitment to safe, high-quality and efficient ship management.

Global greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations in shipping share a common goal — decarbonisation. But the path is far from simple. Multiple databases, reporting standards and evolving requirements are placing increasing pressure on ship owners. This article addresses the latest regulatory developments, including MEPC 83, the top three challenges for owners and how BSM is supporting clients every step of the way.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) set goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our sector’s ambitious target is by 2030 to reduce shipping’s carbon emissions by 40% from 2008 levels. Urgent action must be taken to meet these new goals. Ammonia is the only “carbon-free” marine fuel on the horizon, but there is considerable scepticism across the marine sector about the actual feasibility to use this product as fuel. BSM has considerable experience in handling bulk ammonia cargo, so we took the initiative to arrange a focussed one-day seminar to address and discuss these concerns.

Over the past years, the maritime industry has seen a dramatic shift as software solutions and digital tools revolutionise how shipping operates. What was once a traditional, manual-driven sector is now leveraging cutting-edge technologies, optimising routes, improving fleet management, and ensuring real-time tracking like never before. One of the companies that has been involved in this turn of times is MariApps Marine Solutions.

There is a lot of talk about declining interest in careers at sea and a projected shortfall of trained seafarers. The shipping industry must work to become more inclusive to have access to a wider and more diverse workforce. It is therefore important to expand both the nationalities and the proportion of women onboard.

Get some insights into the construction progress of Schulte Group's first LCO2 tanker. This pioneering vessel, designed for the Northern Lights CCS project, marks a significant step in carbon capture and storage, offering new opportunities for the shipping industry.

India is a key player in the global seafarer market, meeting the growing demand for skilled maritime professionals. To support this development, BSM is investing in high-quality certified training opportunities. At the beginning of the year, the new BSM Training Foundation, located in Kochi, has been launched. It is a Directorate General (DG) approved STCW training centre complying with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Enhanced data-sharing driving regulatory compliance and maritime decarbonisation.