Our LNG Services

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is produced by super freezing natural gas down to approximately -161 degrees Celsius and shipping it to countries that can’t cover their gas demand from other sources using pipelines.

The transportation of this commodity involves specialised vessels, a ship manager with the necessary technical and operational expertise as well as dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced crew. Any delays in the loading, voyage and discharge of LNG may lead to severe commercial impact for all parties involved in the sale and purchase of the LNG.

Our LNG ship management services are designed to operate at the highest industry standards in terms of safety and reliability.

LNG is currently the fastest growing natural energy source, favoured by many utilities for being cleaner, versatile and widely available. Demand has increased enormously in recent years with significant orders for new LNG carriers placed with shipyards in Asia.

BSM and PRONAV – LNG Ship Managers of Choice

BSM and PRONAV are the LNG ship managers of choice thanks to their extensive track record in this space since 1990 with over 60 vessels under management. Major companies accept BSM and Pronav operated vessels for time charter as well as for loading and discharge operations. BSM and Pronav managed LNG carriers are accepted by all major loading and discharge terminals worldwide, including Japanese LNG terminals which are technically compatible with the managed ships.

We have a dedicated LNG training facility in Cyprus combined with a structured career progression model to ensure BSM’s and Pronav’s LNG crews are highly trained and competent to support growing LNG shipping operations. The crew get to experience realistic training via a Liquid Cargo Simulator (LCS) designed and developed by BSM’s in-house technical team that uses GTT Training software.

LNG Training and Maritime Energy Centre

The LCS (Liquid Cargo Simulator) trains seafarers to meet the requirements of the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Code and SIGTTO (Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators). The LCS also offers a range of bespoke in-house courses developed to a higher level of expertise for BSM’s managed fleet and its seafarers.

BSM and Pronav strive to be the leader in LNG ship management and to make an active contribution to its future. Established in 2018, the Schulte Group's Maritime Energy Centre (MEC) and its dedicated experts offer consultancy services across a wide range of LNG industry topics, including technical, crewing and commercial matters.

PRONAV

PRONAV, being the Schulte Group’s Ship Management Center that exclusively operates LNG ships, has more than 25 years’ experience and currently manages 8 LNG vessels. These include the world’s second largest LNG carriers, the Q-Flex vessel, which have a capacity of 1.5 times compared to conventional LNG vessels and which can reliquefy boil-off gas to deliver the maximum volume to buyers.

BSM and Pronav have extensive experience with steam propulsion and dual fuel engines of the latest generation.

As part of our operational excellence, BSM and Pronav regularly undergo reviews and audits conducted by oil majors. We apply the Oil Companies International Marine Forum’s (OCIMF) Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) system across our managed fleet to embrace industry best practices and comply fully with ISM requirements to ensure safe and efficient vessel operation. Pronav’s current TMSA cumulative performance stands at 3.59 along with a flawless health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) record.

BSM and Pronav are members of SIGTTO and SGMF, with senior executives holding prominent positions in these key industry bodies.

VESSELS UNDER FULL SHIP MANAGEMENT & CREW MANAGEMENT

3.1% 20.3% 15.6% 60.9%
No Vessel Type Vessel Sub Type CBM Year Built
1 LNG Carrier LNG Bunker Vessel 7569 2018
2 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 132564 2002
3 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 134266 2006
4 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1996
5 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1996
6 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1997
7 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 134750 1997
8 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 135747 2004
9 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137500 1995
10 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137512 1994
11 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137756 1994
12 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 138266 2004
13 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 142100 2006
14 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 152675 2009
15 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2018
16 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2019
17 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2018
18 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2019
19 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2019
20 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 169932 2018
21 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170115 2020
22 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170234 2018
23 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170234 2018
24 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170500 2021
25 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170510 2022
26 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170520 2021
27 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170520 2021
28 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170560 2021
29 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170618 2018
30 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170619 2021
31 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170624 2021
32 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170701 2021
33 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170717 2021
34 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 170718 2018
35 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170795 2022
36 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170795 2023
37 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170800 2021
38 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170800 2021
39 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170816 2021
40 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170850 2022
41 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170852 2022
42 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170871 2021
43 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170871 2020
44 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 171009 2018
45 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 173400 2019
46 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 173400 2019
47 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 173400 2020
48 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2020
49 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2020
50 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2022
51 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 174000 2023
52 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205940 2008
53 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205940 2007
54 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205941 2008
55 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 205941 2007
56 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 211862 2008
57 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 211885 2007
58 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 216200 2007
59 LNG Carrier LNG Diesel 216200 2008
60 LNG Carrier LNG Bunker Vessel 12250 2023
61 LNG Carrier LNG Steam 137512 1995
62 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170717 2023
63 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170498 2023
64 LNG Carrier LNG DF Diesel (XDF/MEGI) 170115 2021