A team of German shipping and insurance friends and colleagues emerged triumphant against their Dutch rivals to win the ship’s wheel trophy in a keenly fought hockey match.

After just two editions, the event shows all the hallmarks of becoming something of a tradition that may grow further.

Mad Dabelstein, chief executive of MC-Schiffahrt, led his German teammates to a decisive 7-2 victory against their rivals captained by DVB Bank managing director Michiel Steemann at Hamburg’s Harvesterhuder Hockey and Tennis Club.