Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement acquires 50% stake in OffshoreCrew
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Offshore Wind · Country: Norway · Announced: 2026-09-29
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement agreed to acquire a 50% stake in OffshoreCrew on 2026-09-29, taking a half ownership position in the Norwegian recruitment and crewing specialist. OffshoreCrew, based in Kristiansand, provides recruitment, staffing and crew management services for the oil and gas, offshore wind and subsea sectors and maintains a database of around 30,000 offshore professionals. The investment expands BSM's offshore crewing capabilities to include individual specialists such as dynamic positioning and crane operators across a broader range of offshore units and combines OffshoreCrew's recruitment strengths with BSM's global network of 700 vessels and 40,000 crew. The companies plan to offer services ranging from individual personnel supply and crew management to full technical management for offshore clients operating in markets including offshore wind and subsea, enabling faster and more flexible responses to customer needs. No transaction value or financing terms were disclosed in the article.
Analysis
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement agreed on 2026-09-29 to acquire a 50% stake in OffshoreCrew. OffshoreCrew is based in Kristiansand, Norway and maintains a database of around 30,000 offshore professionals. Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement operates a global network of 700 vessels and 40,000 crew members. No transaction value or financing terms were disclosed in the announcement.
Key points
- Acquisition date: 2026-09-29
- Stake acquired: 50%
- OffshoreCrew location: Kristiansand, Norway
- OffshoreCrew professional database: ~30,000 individuals
- BSM fleet size: 700 vessels and 40,000 crew
Counterparties
- Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) (Buyer)
- OffshoreCrew (Seller)
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