The Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), a member of the Schulte Group, an integrated maritime solutions provider has inaugurated the BSM Maritime Training Center at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra.
The state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance the skills and competencies of maritime personnel across the region and beyond.
It features a reception area, apartments, administrative block, conference room, cafeteria, classrooms, workshops, a mooring station as well as a hospitality section comprising a mess room and galley.
Alhaji Fanday Turay, the Chancellor of RMU, commended both RMU and BSM for their collaborative efforts in establishing an impressive training center.
He said RMU’s strategic alignment with BSM’s goals and their longstanding partnership reflected a shared commitment to building human capacity for the maritime sector.
He said since 2012, BSM had recruited over 600 cadets from RMU, with plans to further increase this number in the coming years following the establishment of its base in Ghana.
“This is a legacy of purposeful investment in people. The facility is equipped to deliver training that meets both current and future industry demands,” Alhaji Turay added.
He called on stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships, set high standards, and harness synergies for collective growth.
Dr Kamal-Deen Ali, the Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority, described the inauguration as a symbol of diversity, unity and fruitful partnerships.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth development and the broader goal of leveraging Ghana’s potential in the global maritime industry.
“The maritime value chain is vast and Ghana, along with the sub-region, must take greater control and leadership,” he added.
Mr Ian Beveridge, BSM Chairman emphasised the organisation’s commitment to recruiting qualified trainers to support cadets and provide employment opportunities for graduates.
He reiterated BSM’s global standing as one of the world’s top-ranking ship managers in the gas, tanker, offshore, container, bulk and cruise sectors and assured continued investment in Ghana and the continent.
Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr., the Acting Vice Chancellor of RMU, highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia and industry, not only to produce skilled manpower but also to ensure their effective deployment.
He appealed to BSM to support the university in constructing a new hostel facility to accommodate at least 500 students, citing increased enrollment over recent years.
Following the ceremony, dignitaries,led by Captain Joshua Addo, a Lecturer and BSM Country Director, toured the new facility and expressed admiration for the high-quality resources and infrastructure, noting its potential to significantly enhance maritime training across the sub-region.
Source: myghanadaily
