Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in OffshoreCrew AS, a Norwegian specialist in offshore recruitment and crewing solutions, further strengthening its service offering for offshore and maritime customers.

Headquartered in Kristiansand, OffshoreCrew provides recruitment, staffing and crew management services to offshore and maritime industries, including oil and gas, offshore wind and subsea operations. The company has built a strong track record in supplying qualified personnel for offshore vessels and projects, supported by an in-house database of around 30,000 offshore professionals.

The investment marks an important step in BSM’s strategy to expand 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 enables the company to offer more tailored, targeted services to offshore clients – including the provision of individual specialists such as dynamic positioning operators, crane operators or other highly specialised roles over a vast range of different offshore unit types. This expands BSM’s reach across a broader range of offshore unit types than previously covered.

FULL SPECTRUM OF OFFSHORE SERVICES
By combining OffshoreCrew’s expertise and agile operating model with BSM’s global network and infrastructure, the partnership will allow customers to access the full spectrum of offshore services – from recruitment and staffing through to crew management and up to full (technical) management. This integrated approach enables faster mobilisation of qualified offshore personnel and significantly reduces response times to 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 underscores BSM’s commitment to further strengthening its offshore service offering and supporting customers in increasingly dynamic and specialised operational environments. 

About Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is an integrated maritime solutions provider. Managing a fleet of 700 vessels, 40,000 crew and 2,000 shore-based employees enable the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient ship management services through a network of 10 ship management centres, 29 crew service centres and six wholly owned maritime training centres across the world.
• Alongside comprehensive ship management services, BSM offers a suite of complementary maritime solutions that are customised to meet individual customer requirements.
• As a member of the Schulte Group, BSM benefits from its 140+ years of experience in the shipping industry.

About OffshoreCrew AS

• OffshoreCrew AS is a Norway-based maritime and offshore crewing company specialising in the recruitment and staffing of qualified personnel for offshore vessels.
• ith its main operations in the North Sea and an international network of maritime professionals, OffshoreCrew supports vessel owners and operators with flexible, compliant and reliable crewing solutions worldwide.
• The company combines strong local market expertise, an extensive specialist crew network and a hands-on, responsive approach, enabling clients to access the right competence quickly while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.