Leading multipurpose (MPP) vessel owner Briese Schiffahrts is willing to lay up ships — but only if others follow suit.

Founder Roelf Briese says laying up vessels is the only way to solve the problems of the MPP sector.

The Leer-based outfit, among the largest owners in the world of MPP/heavylift vessels, with a fleet of around 140 ships, wants to involve other European owners of smaller vessels.