Blue Solutions Group (BSG)
A Multidisciplinary oil pollution research and consultancy firm
Blue Solutions Group is an Environmental and Sustainability consultancy headquartered in Amsterdam
BSG specializes in strategic scientific analysis, impact assessments, and regulatory advisory for marine oil pollution risks, enabling commercial operations to navigate complex compliance landscapes.
We deliver expert reports and multidimensional evaluations and assessments on potential marine ecosystems and coastal communities impact.
By integrating environmental sciences, advanced quantitative modelling, and legal expertise, we provide comprehensive, defensible insights that guide response strategies, environmental risk project planning, and regulatory compliance and licensing processes.
Founded in 2025 by Eli Kimmerling and Dr. Igal Berenshtein, BSG was established to bridge a critical gap, integrating traditional environmental assessments and advanced technologies with regulatory insights.
Specifically, we replace isolated studies with a holistic service, applying a multidisciplinary lens to capture complex inter-system interactions.
The firm combines current academic research expertise with the agility of private sector consultancy. Our multidisciplinary approach assesses impacted spheres to provide deeper, asset-specific insights.
Our mission is to deliver actionable, science-driven insights that support smarter decisions, holistic protection of people and the environment and enhanced trust through accountability.

Dr. Igal Berenshtein
Head of Science and founder at BSG
Dr. Berenshtein is a quantitative marine ecologist and biophysical oceanographer with 15+ years of experience delivering advanced modelling and impact assessments for marine oil pollution.
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Leads the Marine Ecology & Ocean Health Lab at the University of Haifa
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Expert in ecosystem modelling, oil spill simulations and quantitative impact assessment
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Contributed with expert analysis to Deepwater Horizon case — one of the most complex marine pollution incidents globally
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Oversees BSG’s scientific integrity and ensures interdisciplinary, defensible reporting
Our Strategic Partners

RS International Spill Solutions
This partnership brings together our expertise in marine environmental science with RS International’s deep knowledge in preparedness, response planning, and incident management.
Together, we now offer our clients an integrated capability across:
🔹 Oil Spill Contingency & Emergency Response Planning: including OSCP, OPEP, SOPEP, National Plans, and Tactical Response Plans
🔹 Preparedness Auditing: capability reviews and compliance auditing of response documentation and frameworks
🔹 Incident Management: operational support at strategic, tactical, and operational levels during major pollution events


