Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is addressing the shortage of skilled labor in the maritime sector with the Smart Academy initiative, targeting nautical, technical, and electrical undergraduates from participating maritime universities.
After completing their first year, these students can join the program as designated BSM cadets, receiving both academic and practical training aligned with current industry needs. As informed, the training is conducted in collaboration with universities to ensure a realistic and controlled work environment onshore and onboard.
It focuses on developing behavioral competencies and preparing students for the increasingly digitalized maritime work environment.
Eva Rodriguez, Director HR Marine of BSM, stated, “We enhance the education of future seafarers by engaging with them at an earlier stage.” She also emphasized BSM’s commitment to investing in crew education to reduce the crewing shortage and maintain industry safety standards.
BSM will initially partner with selected maritime universities worldwide, aiming to recruit up to 100 students in the first year from Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and potentially South America.
