Company: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM)
Vessel Type: Tanker
Recruitment: Officers, Ratings, Technical Personnel, Catering Crew and Cadets
Application Portal: https://careersatsea.bs-shipmanagement.com
Job Description
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) invites qualified and motivated seafarers to explore career opportunities across all ranks onboard tanker vessels.
Applications are welcome from experienced deck officers, engine officers, technical personnel, ratings, catering crew, and cadets. Candidates should possess the relevant qualifications for their intended position and be committed to safe vessel operations, professional standards, and teamwork.
BSM offers seafarers opportunities for professional development and career progression within its global ship management operations. <Cite refs={["turn835522search0","turn835522search6"]}/>
Available Positions
Deck Department – Officers
- Master
- Chief Officer
- Second Officer
- Third Officer
Engine Department – Officers
- Chief Engineer
- Second Engineer
- Third Engineer
- Fourth Engineer
Electrical Department
- Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
- Electrician
Deck Ratings
- Bosun
- Able Seaman (AB)
- Ordinary Seaman (OS)
- Pumpman
- Deck Cadet
Engine Ratings
- Fitter
- Oiler
- Motorman
- Wiper
- Welder
- Engine Cadet
Catering and Hotel Department
- Messman
- Chief Cook
- Cook
- Assistant Cook
- Steward
Key Responsibilities
As per company policy, the main duties may include but are not limited to:
- Deck Officers: Navigating the vessel, supervising deck operations, overseeing cargo operations, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
- Engine Officers: Managing and maintaining propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and engine-room operations.
- ETO / Electrician: Maintaining electrical, electronic, automation, and control systems.
- Deck Ratings: Supporting mooring, cargo operations, deck maintenance, and routine vessel duties.
- Engine Ratings: Assisting with machinery maintenance, repairs, inspections, and engine-room cleanliness.
- Pumpman: Operating and maintaining cargo pumps and associated equipment, as applicable to the tanker type.
- Welder / Fitter: Performing approved welding, fabrication, mechanical repairs, and maintenance tasks.
- Catering Crew: Preparing and serving meals and maintaining galley, messroom, and accommodation hygiene.
- Cadets: Supporting assigned departments while completing onboard training under qualified supervision.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications and experience for the applied rank.
- Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC) or Certificate of Proficiency (CoP), where applicable.
- Valid STCW certificates appropriate to the position.
- Valid seafarer medical fitness certificate.
- Valid passport and Seaman’s Book.
- Relevant tanker experience and tanker-specific training where required by the vessel and rank.
- Good English communication skills.
- Strong awareness of onboard safety procedures and environmental regulations.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural crew.
Additional requirements may apply depending on the rank, tanker type, and specific vacancy. Candidates should check the official job listing for the exact qualifications and experience criteria.
Employment Details
- Company: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM)
- Vessel Type: Tanker
- Contract Duration: To be confirmed for each position
- Rotation: To be confirmed
- Salary: To be confirmed
- Joining Date: To be confirmed
Application Process
Interested candidates should visit the official BSM Careers at Sea portal, register or sign in, and search for available positions.