All of the additional tonnage, which comprises heavy lift vessels (2 x F500; 1 x F360 and 1 x F300 types), has been secured on long-term charter deals and in collaboration with another of Harren’s companies, Jumbo-SAL Alliance.  While the F500-class ships are equipped with 2 x 250t SWL cranes, the he F360 has 2 x 180t SWL units and the smaller F300-class 2 x 150t cranes.

Intermarine said the F500 units, which were built in 2016 and 2017, represented some of the newest and most efficient vessels in the sector. The company also acknowledged their flexibility, claiming that their length of 147m and draught of just 7.5m meant they could serve almost any port in the world.

The four vessels will trade as INDUSTRAL FRATERNITY (F360), INDUSTRIAL SKIPPER (F500), INDUSTRIAL SWIFT (F500) and LOUISE AUERBACH (F300) will be phased into service over the next month and initially be used to enhance and expand the group’s connections between Europe, Africa and the Americas.

“We’ve always had a dynamic blend of owned vessels and time-charter ships in our fleet,” said Svend Andersen, CEO of Intermarine. “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.”

Meanwhile, Harren Group CEO Martin Harren stressed the importance of the new tonnage to each company’s operations. “These vessels represent not only exceptional capabilities but also crucial strategic assets for both Intermarine and the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance,” he said. “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.”