Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has announced the opening of a new Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in Ghana.
The new MTC in Ghana is BSM’s sixth institution of this kind. The new training centre is located on the campus of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, Ghana, with whom BSM established a local representative office as well as a cadet programme in 2012.
As informed, the offered courses focus on vocational exposure and the training of cadets, officers and ratings, making it a meaningful addition to programmes offered by the university. In addition, tailor-made training courses are offered for hospitality crew for cruise ships.
With the establishment of a local training facility, not only we are underlining our ongoing commitment to the region but also addressing the growing demand for skilled crew by diversifying our crew pool.
…said Eva Rodriguez, HR Marine Director, BSM.
BSM has been investing in the training of African seafarers for over a decade. With 1.5 billion people, and this number expected to double by 2050, as well as an estimated combined Nominal GDP of USD 2.8 trillion dollars, the African continent is one of the world’s biggest growth markets.
When it comes to sourcing the next generation at sea, the region will be one of the new frontiers as the population is young and growing rapidly. Being fully aware of the great potential, BSM already started training African seafarers back in 2012.
…said BSM on its statement.
