Verification before offer
BBMS believes that only a competent and well-motivated team does the job in the best way for the client. Every seafarer put forward is checked against the same standard:
- Minimum training standards as per IMCA D 014 and the AD EHSMS regulatory framework.
- Original documents and qualifications examined.
- Résumés checked against logbooks to verify sea time and work-experience claims.
- References required from at least the last two employers.
- Random re-checks of qualifications and references.
- Dismissal, depending on the circumstances, of anyone found to have knowingly supplied false or misleading information.
Responsibility on board
On a BBMS-managed vessel, masters and crew hold responsibility for technical and safety matters on board, within clearly defined areas. The Dubai office monitors those matters through regular ship visits and detailed review of documents received, so that technical information and company policies are relayed, understood and complied with.
Training and support
Company representatives carry out training workshops on board to explain BBMS policies and procedures to ship staff. BBMS also runs workshops ashore, to get to know its crews personally, expose them to current maritime topics with professionals invited from the field, and train them in value-added courses.
Ship staff are supported continuously in keeping vessels in good condition and documentation current, and in adhering to company and industry policies and procedures, so that every ship is ready for Port State Control, Flag State, oil-major and USCG inspections at any time.
Crew logistics
Crew changes, travel and provisioning are handled through BBMS's marine logistics division, which also covers ship chandlery, port and vessel agency, and the commercial and technical management of offshore support vessels. See Logistic.