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HANSA HEAVY LIFT extended global agency network with new agent in India
HANSA HEAVY LIFT extended its global agency network. Since beginning of January HANSA HEAVY LIFT is exclusively represented in India by the agency „Allcargo Logistics Ltd.”
Tomas Dyrbye, CEO HANSA HEAVY LIFT, explains: "India is a growing market with a lot of potential in project and heavy-lift business. The presence of an exclusive agent locally is for HANSA HEAVY LIFT an important strategic step to improve the service for our customers in this region, in order to meet the high requirements. We are delighted to have established a new partner in `Allcargo Logistics Ltd. ́, an experienced agent in India, for our team.”
Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman and Managing Director, Allcargo Logistics Ltd.: „I’m looking forward to working in close collaboration with HANSA HEAVY LIFT. HANSA HEAVY LIFT has already proven its clearly defined goals such as high customer satisfaction and being one world market leader in project and heavy lift business.”
New Advisor in Western Australia
HANSA HEAVY LIFT has a new advisor in Australia. Western Australia is seen as a market of potential growth and HANSA HEAVY LIFT is pleased to announce Berndt R. Olesen as the new senior advisor of HANSA HEAVY LIFT in Perth. HANSA HEAVY LIFT continues to expand the range of services for its customers.
Berndt R. Olesen has over 40 years experience in the shipping industry – of which he spent five years in Western Australia. During this time he held various senior management positions for the port of Geraldton and with SAL. He was involved in several major infrastructure-, mining-, oil- and gas-projects. Berndt R. Olesen states: "I’m looking forward to work with HANSA HEAVY LIFT - a world market leader in the heavy lift business.
HANSA HEAVY LIFT completes the heaviest lift in the Indian port of Mumbai
“HHL Richards Bay” has set a new record at the port of Mumbai. In close co-operation the crew and the dedicated engineering team from HANSA HEAVY LIFT safely loaded five reactors (2 x 930 tonnes in Mumbai and 3 x 360 tonnes in Dahej) on board the “HHL Richards Bay”. This is the heaviest single lift ever to cross the quayside in Mumbai Port.
‘’This was a complex operation with many factors that needed to be taken into account, such as restricted depth of water, where the cargo could only be loaded on spring tides due to draft restrictions, and the complex nature associated with 930 tonnes lift. I am extremely proud of all HANSA HEAVY LIFT staff and crew involved in this operation, and due to their knowledge, planning and professionalism we were able to satisfy our customer needs in this very difficult project without any problems’’ explained Tomas Dyrbye CEO of HANSA HEAVY LIFT.
An additional factor to take into account on this voyage was the bad weather associated with the monsoons.
The vessel and cargo arrived safely in Paradip and the discharge went ahead smoothly and without incidence.
Tomas Dyrbye: "We have safely handled a highly complex project for our customer with a short lead time. It’s again proof that HANSA HEAVY LIFT has an experienced and highly qualified team as well as a modern fleet of P-class ships vessels that can do extra ordinary lifts."
HANSA HEAVY LIFT completed a complex port development project in Chile
The HHL Tokyo recently undertook a voyage where she carried a shiploader from Germany to a new loading facility in Punta Lackwater, Chile.
As part of the contractual obligations the vessel was employed to erect the shiploader in port. This operation required careful planning and pushed the vessel and the engineering capabilities to their limits. The vessel successfully completed the operation in less time than anticipated, with all parties pleased with the outcome.
HHL Hong Kong uses shortcut via Northeast Passage
Since the foundation of HANSA HEAVY LIFT early June last year a heavy lift vessel of our shipping company successfully passed the Northeast Passage for the first time. The “HHL Hong Kong” is nearly two years old and belongs to the P2-class. The whole HANSA HEAVY LIFT-fleet consists of 14 P1/P2-class and 7 F-class vessels. All vessels have the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class IA, which allows sailing on the Northeast and Northwest Passage.
The highly sensitive cargo was loaded safely for a Russian power station at the Dutch port of Rotterdam within a short time. It consists of a generator with a weight of 342 tons and a gas turbine with a weight of 314 tons. Especially new developed racks for the subsequent onward transport by land played an important role as a result the weight of the load increased by 60 tons each. For this reason the “COG” and the "lifting points" had to be adjusted in a short time. The power station components have been unloaded at Novy Port. From there the sensitive cargo reached its final destination Serow by a rail system aligned for heavy cargoes.
As usual the HANSA HEAVY LIFT team implemented the whole handling of this project professionally, quickly and safely according to the customer’s wishes.
HANSA HEAVY LIFT announces Tomas Dyrbye as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
HANSA HEAVY LIFT is pleased to announce that Tomas Dyrbye, former Group SVP of AP Moeller Maersk, will join HANSA HEAVY LIFT as CEO effective 1 August, 2012. Roger Iliffe, the current CEO, will move up to join the Board of HANSA HEAVY LIFT where he will actively support the growth of the fleet and the success of the company.
Tomas brings with him almost 30 years of experience in the shipping industry with deep expertise in India, Europe and Africa. Due to this fact he is well known person in the shipping business. In his last assignment as CEO of Safmarine, his achievements included, amongst others, leading the development and growth of the fleet in the multi-purpose segment and successfully focusing the business on serving its customers to the highest possible standards.
At the right time HANSA HEAVY LIFT found the right CEO to meet the company’s future targets and expectations.
DOC extended and ISO 14001 successfully completed
HANSA HEAVY LIFT is pleased to announce the recent issue of their 5 year Document of Compliance (DOC) from the Flag states under which the vessels are registered. In addition, the initial ISO 14001 Environmental Management Code audits have also been successfully completed. HANSA HEAVY LIFT is fully committed to quality ship ownership and the protection of our environment.
New Head of Americas for HANSA HEAVY LIFT office in Houston
HANSA HEAVY LIFT is pleased to announce that Mr. Kirk Hoffman will be the new “Head of Americas”. In his new function, Mr. Hoffman will manage the activities of the HANSA HEAVY LIFT in America. Thereby, he will lead a professional team engaged in chartering, operations and CSI. Mr. Hoffman comes aboard and brings a vast amount of experience in shipping and logistics. Further information as to Mr. Hoffman’s curriculum vitae can be found under the link “Contacts”.
New Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – Mr. Joerg Roehl assumes leadership of the Commercial Management worldwide
HANSA HEAVY LIFT is proud to inform you that the position of the Chief Commercial Officer will be filled by Mr. Joerg Roehl. In this capacity, Mr. Roehl will be in charge of the global commercial management of the company, including the foreign branch offices of HANSA HEAVY LIFT. His additional tasks encompass the global support as well as the further expansion of the agency network of HANSA HEAVY LIFT. Mr. Roehl previously served as an advisor to the CEO, significantly contributing to the successful growth of the HANSA HEAVY LIFT. Moreover, in his new role, he and the company will benefit from his more than twenty years of experience in senior management positions in logistics and maritime shipping. Further information as to Mr. Roehl’s curriculum vitae can be found under the link “Contacts”.
HANSA HEAVY LIFT successfully completes its newbuilding program with delivery of “HHL Kobe”
On the 1st of March- 2012, at a large customer event in Shanghai, HANSA HEAVY LIFT proudly took delivery of the “HHL Kobe”, its 10th P2 class vessel. Following the successful completion of its newbuilding program, the fleet now counts 21 ships: 7 F-class vessels and 14 P1- and P2- class vessels. The average age of the vessels is less than 2 years, and they have lifting capacities ranging from 300 tons to 1400 tons.
In addition to the delivery, following extensive negotiations with the Qingshan shipyard, HANSA HEAVY LIFT was able to take possession of the “HHL Lisbon” and the “HHL Bilbao”. These P1-class vessels were out of service in the ports of Mumbai and Hambantota, pending the favorable resolution of a commercial dispute with the yard.
The P-class ships, in particular, have proved themselves successful beyond all expectations in the service of a wide range of demanding blue chip customers including Siemens, Deugro, Technip and Bertling. The ships are successfully deployed with the support of large, dedicated engineering teams based in Hamburg, Singapore and Houston.
We understand that the complexities of the heavy lift shipping business demand focus. Since its launch in June 2011, HANSA HEAVY LIFT has built up the organizational capability, fleet and processes required to demonstrate excellence in the marine heavy lift sector. We are convinced that this focus will continue to earn us the trust and confidence of our customers.
HANSA HEAVY LIFT opens its doors at Landmark Millenia Tower in the heart of Singapore
New residence for the heavy-lift transport specialist in Singapore
Due to extensive growth HANSA HEAVY LIFT is pleased to announce the relocation of its new Asia headquarters at Millenia Tower in downtown Singapore on 16 April 2012. In the past, Singapore and the entire Far East have shown a continued and dynamic growth with regards to project related cargo. The relocation to a larger office represents an obvious result of hard work, continuous progress and a bright future within the heavy lift market.
The new office contact details are:
HANSA HEAVY LIFT (Asia) Pte. Ltd
One Temasek Avenue #36-04 Millenia Tower
Singapore 039192
Phone: +65 6933 9288
Fax: +65 6336 9288
Email: singapore@hansaheavylift.com
New agent in Middle East on board - Kanoo Group LLC represents HANSA HEAVY LIFT in the Persian Gulf states
HANSA HEAVY LIFT is pleased to announce that the exclusive representation in the Persian Gulf has been started from the beginning of March 2012 with the agency “Kanoo Group LLC”. This move extends the global network and increases HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s direct support to keep the highest standards for its customers.
