Intermarine fleet expands with four heavy-lift vessels

The fleet expansion comprises two F500 heavy-lift vessels, one F360 and one F300. The vessels, which will be sailing under the names Industrial Fraternity (F360), Industrial Skipper (F500), Industrial Swift (F500) and Louise Auerbach (F300), will come in operation in the next few weeks.

The Industrial Fraternity and the Louise Auerbach will commence operations from northern Europe. While the Industrial Skipper sets sail from Brazil and Industrial Swift departs from the Mediterranean Sea.

The company said the vessels will join global trade routes with a focus on enhancing connections between Europe, Africa, and the Americas — bolstering the company’s transatlantic network.

The modern heavy-lift vessels will be integrated into the portfolio shared by Intermarine and the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance.

“We’ve always had a dynamic blend of owned vessels and time-charter ships in our fleet. It’s a fundamental aspect of our business model. This approach gives us a versatile modus operandi, offering a diverse array of ships precisely tailored to meet the wide variety of customer requests and demands. By adding these modern heavy-lift vessels, we can build on our services with an extremely attractive offering. I’m confident our customers will appreciate it right from the start,” said Intermarine CEO Svend Andersen.

Built between 2016 and 2017, the F500 types represent some of the newest, most efficient vessels in the sector. Boasting a length of 147 m and a draught of 7.5 m, these vessels facilitate operations in almost any port.

“It’s critical that we support our customers’ needs with consistent and readily available vessel positions. These vessels seamlessly integrate into our fleet and trade routes, offering operational efficiency and expanded capacity. Their remarkable flexibility, advanced technical capabilities and exceptional fuel efficiency make them an ideal complement to the services offered by both Intermarine and the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance,” added Intermarine COO Lars Rasmussen.

Harren Group CEO Martin Harren commented that “these vessels represent not only exceptional capabilities but also crucial strategic assets for both Intermarine and the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance. With this strategic commitment, we can cater to a more extensive customer base, reinforcing our dedication to meeting our clients’ evolving demands. We consistently ensure that our fleet is well-aligned and equipped with the necessary technical capabilities to address the ever-growing needs of our customers. We look forward to serving both new and existing clients, leveraging the strength of these remarkable vessels.”

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