Expansion of cooperation for ‘MUsE’ project
Expansion of cooperation for ‘MUsE’ project
The two family-run traditional shipyards Fassmer and Abeking & Rasmussen along the Weser River are delighted to be expanding their successful collaboration for a planned procurement project for the German Navy. The project in question is the ‘MUsE’ (Medium Support Unit for Floating Units). The further cooperation was officially announced at the world-famous EURONAVAL maritime exhibition in Paris on 5 November 2024.
The signed partnership is a further milestone in the very successful cooperation between the two traditional shipyards. The two shipyards are already supporting each other on the complex multi-purpose vessels for the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs. The first multi-purpose vessel is currently moored at the pier at Fassmer and is being fitted out by Abeking & Rasmussen. On its way from Indonesia to the Weser is a 105-metre-long hydrographic vessel (BHO) for the Indonesian navy. This is a joint project between the two shipyards.
The close ties and the many similarities are also reflected in the target image of the product portfolios of both companies. With their experience in naval shipbuilding, including mine hunting units (A&R) & OPVs (Fassmer), both shipyards have long been a reliable partner to the German and international navy.
With these demanding and very different projects, the co-operation between Fassmer and Abeking & Rasmussen proves that a reliable partner is available to meet future requirements.
About Fassmer
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Berne, FASSMER is a leading manufacturer of technologically sophisticated specialised ships. Now in its fifth generation, the group of companies is managed by the brothers Holger and Harald Fassmer. In the Fassmer Maritime division, FASSMER is a world leader not only in the construction of specialised vessels such as research vessels, workboats, offshore patrol boats, ferries and explorer yachts, but also in the construction of lifeboats and tenders. The Fassmer Group with its Maritime and Composite divisions has production facilities and service centres in Germany, Poland, China, Taiwan and the USA with more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
Note for Editors
If you have any questions about this press release, please contact:
Mr Thomas Sass (Director Sales Fassmer Maritime) at thomas.sass@fassmer.de
Mrs Verena Henk (Manager Marketing & PR Abeking & Rasmussen) at VHenk@abeking.com.
