About BMSL

Managed by Seafarers. Trusted by Ship Owners.

A Bangladesh-based marine manpower supply and crew management company built around real shipboard experience.

Company Profile

A Crewing Partner That Understands Both Sides of the Gangway

Barakah Marine Service Ltd. (BMSL) is a Bangladesh-based maritime manpower supply and crew management company, specializing in the recruitment, selection, deployment and ongoing management of qualified seafarers for foreign-owned vessels worldwide.

Bangladesh has built a strong maritime education pipeline — government-approved academies, marine institutes and STCW-aligned training centres producing English-speaking, internationally certified officers and ratings year after year. BMSL exists to connect that talent pool with ship owners and ship managers who need it, without compromising on verification or fit.

Our recruitment philosophy is simple: quality over quantity. Every seafarer we put forward is evaluated against international maritime standards and the specific operational requirements of the client — because a vessel's safety and performance ultimately rests on the competence of the people on board.

Our Vision

To be recognized globally as a trusted crewing partner — the first call for ship owners who need seafarers who are ready to perform from day one.

Our Mission

To supply reliable, competent and cost-effective marine manpower while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism and compliance.

Quality Policy

Every candidate passes document verification, technical interview, English assessment and medical fitness checks before deployment.

Managed by Seafarers

Our leadership has commanded and managed vessels at sea, so we recruit against real operational expectations.

Ranks of marine cadets standing at attention in dress whites
01 Sourced

Officers and ratings drawn from Bangladesh's government-approved academies and marine institutes.

Cadets being briefed around pumps and pressure vessels in a plant room
02 Assessed

Certificates, sea service, machinery familiarity and English checked before a CV ever reaches a client.

Geared bulk carrier at sea, photographed from above
03 Deployed

Placed aboard bulkers, tankers, container ships and offshore vessels trading worldwide.

Core Values

What Guides Every Placement We Make

Safety First

Every recommendation we make is weighed against its effect on vessel and crew safety.

Integrity

Transparent manning agreements and honest reporting — no shortcuts on documentation or verification.

Professionalism

Every seafarer we deploy is expected to represent BMSL, and our clients, with discipline and competence.

Partnership

We work as a long-term extension of our clients' operations, not a one-off recruitment vendor.

Continuous Improvement

Screening standards and processes are reviewed against evolving international regulations.

Respect for Seafarers

Fair treatment, clear communication and genuine welfare support for every crew member we place.

Leadership

A Management Team Managed by Seafarers, for Seafarers

Led by Master Mariners and Chief Engineers with extensive command and management-level sailing experience across international shipping companies.

Recruitment Aligned With International Maritime Standards

STCW Convention

Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping

MLC 2006

Maritime Labour Convention

IMO Regulations

International Maritime Organization

ISM Code

International Safety Management