Meyer Group that has shipyards in Germany and Finland has established a unit called Meyer Re that will focus on refurbishment of existing ships, the group’s Finnish unit Meyer Turku said in a statement.
“The new company called Meyer Re intends, together with ship owners, to maintain and modernise ships throughout their life span and to ensure their functioning and operations,” Meyer Turku said.
Customers would receive significant benefits and added value when their ships would be supported throughout their lifespan as they would benefit from the wide experience of the group also in this way. The new unit will also provide more work for the yards of the group.
The new business would have three core sectors of focus. Meyer Rethink would cover the development of innovative solutions intended to optimise the energy consumption of ships: Meyer Revalue is to focus on modernisation of areas and furniture onboard to support the valuation of ships and Meyer Care would offer service solutions after the expiry of the warranty period.
Alexander Hofling has been appointed to head the new business, Meyer Turku stated.