Lars Rolner-controlled United Heavy Lift (UHL) is taking over management of nine modern multipurpose (MPP) vessels formerly in the Zeamarine fleet, and two from another Bremen shipowner.

The Hamburg-based operator said it will handle running the nine eco-friendly F-900-type vessels from struggling Bremen-based Zeamarine “with immediate effect”.

The nine 14,000-dwt vessels, delivered in 2018 and 2019, were considered the jewels in the crown of the Zeamarine fleet, which is undergoing a period of restructuring.