Management Teams - BSM Group
Leadership

Board of Directors & Management

Our team consists of highly experienced Master Mariners, Chief Engineers, and industry experts committed to ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Capt. M Anam Chowdhury
Chairman & Partner

Captain M Anam Chowdhury

Master Mariner, UK

Captain Anam obtained his Master Mariner certificate from the UK and served 15 years at sea, including 6 years as Captain/Master. Since 1995, he has served as a Beaching Master & Private Pilot, successfully carrying out thousands of STS operations, primarily for Crude oil at Chittagong anchorage. He is widely considered the most competent and experienced ship handling Master in the region and serves as our Senior POAC (Person in Overall Advisory Control).

  • Member of MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) under IMO.
  • President, Society of Master Mariners of Bangladesh.
  • Vice Chairman, The Nautical Institute of Bangladesh (Apex Body).
  • Adviser to the "Ship Recyclers and Exporters Association of Bangladesh".
Captain Mohammad Kamruzzaman
Managing Partner

Captain Mohammad Kamruzzaman

Master Mariner, UK

Working in the shipping industry since 1979, Capt. Kamruzzaman has served 25 years at sea (10 years as Master). He has vast practical experience in numerous STS operations of Crude Oil. Transitioning ashore, he served as Marine Superintendent at Nishan Shipping Lines, Executive Director at Midland Shipping Lines, and CEO for Prominent Container Lines (PCL). He joined MITI Enterprise as Managing Partner in 2005.

  • Oversees day-to-day business affairs, agency operations, and marketing.
  • Supervised StS operations of HSFO for SHELL and MAERSK Tanker vessels.
  • Expert in rules, regulations, and practices of StS for LP Gas.
  • Deep working relationship with government and shipping organizations.
Captain Sohail Hasan
Advisor and Partner

Captain Sohail Hasan

Master Mariner, UK

Graduating from the Bangladesh Marine Academy in 1978, Capt. Sohail boasts an illustrious 47-year maritime career. After 15 years of sea service, he transitioned into a successful maritime entrepreneur and shipbuilder. He founded 'Western Marine Services' in 1994, pioneering afloat and harbor repairs, and initiated 'Western Marine Shipyard Ltd' (WMShL) in 2000, exporting globally.

  • Built around 150 vessels and successfully exported 31 globally.
  • Founder President & Council Member, Bangladesh Business Chamber of Singapore.
  • Life Member, Singapore Bangladesh Society.
  • Esteemed 'one-stop solution' to local and foreign trade bodies in shipbuilding.

Our POAC Team

The Person in Overall Advisory Control (POAC) team comprises dedicated, technically proficient professionals spearheading our complex Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations safely.

Captain K M Saiful Islam

POAC (LPG & Oil)

Graduate of BD Marine Academy (WMU affiliated) and Class-I Deck Competency holder (MARDEP, Malaysia). He has executed over 200 global STS transfers of LPG, oil, and chemicals. Expert in SIRE vetting, inspections, and LPG trading/chartering operations.

Captain M M Abdullah Tasnif

POAC

Holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from BUET. Sailed since 2013 on Aframax, Bulk carriers, and Gas Tankers up to the rank of Captain. Former DGM at Bashundhara Group and Assistant POAC in Gas Tanker Cargo Transfer operations.

Mr. Ashik Imran

POAC / Safety Expert

Certified DPA & CSO (Bureau Veritas). Ex-Head of Operation at AMT International (Dubai) and Ex-AGM at Bashundhara Group. Supervised numerous S&P, dry dockings, and EU-ETS cases. Holds BMS Hons in Marine Engineering and an MBA.

Mr. Kazi Md Abu Sayed

POAC / Lead Auditor

Skilled marine engineer with 14 years of expertise on VLCC and chemical tankers. Holds a Class-1 Marine Engineering license (MPA, Singapore). ISO 45001 Lead Auditor and dedicated adjunct faculty member at various maritime training institutes.