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The most important dates
2013:
With effect from 26th June 2013 Thomas Meier-Hedde and Thorsten Thronicke are appointed to join the company management of the Hansa Mare Reederei. Mr. Meier-Hedde and Mr. Thronicke have taken over the managerial tasks of Dr. Andreas Opatz.
Through a resolution of the extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders on 21st March 2013, the MV "Mare Superum" is sold on 13th June 2013.
2012:
Change in ship management: Hansa Mare hands over the ship management for three 1.000 TEU vessels and six 2.900 TEU vessels to another shipping company.
2011:
Through a resolution of the extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders on 21st February 2011, the MV "Mare Ibericum" (1,697 TEU, 22,494 tdw) is sold to SeaChange Maritime LLC, Miami/Florida, for USD 9.4 million and is handed over on 28th March 2011 to the new owner.
2010:
Since 20 December the 3,000 TEU container ship MV "Mare Internum" strengthen the "German" fleet of the Hansa Mare Reederei as the fourth ship. The two sister ships MV "Mare Africum" and MV "Mare Ionium" have already been operating under the German flag since the year 2004. In November 2008 the 1,000 TEU ship MV "Mare Doricum" was re-flagged to the German register.
2009:
On 16 March, the co-founder and shareholder of the Hansa Mare Reederei, Harro Kniffka, dies. The 50 % shareholding
of Mr Kniffka in the Hansa Mare Reederei continues to be indirectly held by the Kniffka family via Hanseatic Lloyd Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Bremen.
2008:
With effect from 1 April 2008, Dr. Andreas Opatz is appointed to join the company management of the Hansa Mare Reederei. Dr. Andreas Opatz has taken over the managerial tasks of Dr. Meier-Hedde, who has given up his official duties due to retirement. Mr Mackenthun and Dr. Opatz now form the joint company management of the Hansa Mare Reederei.
2001-2007:
Besides providing support for the shareholders and sales partners of the oneship companies, the focus is on the real core business of the shipping company in the foreground:
The chartering out and management of the fleet. Through a resolution of the extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders, the MV “Mare Tuscum” (1,042 TEU, 12,525 tdw) is sold for USD 24.0 million on 16th February 2006 and the MV “Mare Hibernum” (1,016 TEU, 12,500 tdw) is sold for USD 19.9 million on 17th October 2007. As a result of the two sales it was possible to pay out higher dividends to the shareholders.
2000:
The most successful year for the Hansa Mare Reederei: a further increase of nearly 10 % in the equity placement results, the series of eight identical sister ships of the 4,000 TEU-class is completed. At the end of the year there are changes in the company management: Mr Kniffka gives up his position as one of the two Hansa Mare Managing Directors with effect from 31 December 2000, but remains linked to the Hansa Mare Reederei as a 50 % co-owner via the company Hanseatic Lloyd Holding GmbH & Co. KG. The former holder of individual power of attorney for the company, Mr Thorsten Mackenthun, is appointed as his successor. The company management of the Hansa Mare Reederei was thus made up of Dr. Meier-Hedde and Mr Mackenthun.
1999:
More than EUR 71.6 million (DM 140 million) are placed, an increase of 32 %. The successful series of the 4,000 TEU ships is steadily expanded: two deliveries in 1999, four orders for 2000. Capital increase to EUR 7,669,378 (DM 15,000,000).
1998:
The first two 4,000 TEU ships become operational, two further ships are ordered. For the first time more than EUR 51.1 million (DM 100 million) of equity are successfully placed in the investment market. Capital increase to EUR 6,135,503 (DM 12,000,000).
1997:
5th anniversary of the limited partnership. Four ships of
3,000 TEU each are put into service; the fleet thus consists
of twelve ships that are operational.
1996:
Ships’ shares placed for three ships in the amount of
EUR 46,207 thousand (DM 90,374 thousand). The limited partnership capital is stocked up to EUR 5,112,918 (DM 10,000,000). The operational fleet consists of eight ships.
1995:
The fleet now consists of six ships which are operational and a further four on order. EUR 36,334 thousand (DM 71,064 thousand) placed for three new ships. Increase of capital to EUR 3,067,751 (DM 6,000,000).
1994:
The first 3,000 TEU ship – MV “Mare Caspium” – is ordered and successfully placed on the market. After two increases in capital, the limited partnership capital now amounts to
EUR 1,022,584 (DM 2,000,000).
1993:
Placed capital for the two newbuildings MV “Mare Adriaticum” and MV “Mare Ibericum”: EUR 17,405 thousand (DM 34,041 thousand). The limited partnership capital is increased to
EUR 357,904 (DM 700,000).
1992:
Founding of the limited partnership on 14 January, paid-in capital: EUR 204,517 (DM 400,000). The Hansa Mare Reederei GmbH & Co. KG places its first project on the market, the 1,054 TEU container ship MV “Mare Balticum”.
1991:
Founding of the management company on 23 December.
Hansa Mare Reederei
GmbH & Co. KG
Am Wall 58/60
28195 Bremen
Germany
Phone: +49-(0)421/1 73 76-0
Fax: +49-(0)421/1 73 76-76