Finnish vessel designer Foreship is targeting more German business by setting up a new company in Hamburg.

The naval architect and marine engineer said it will establish Foreship GmbH on 1 January.

It wants to develop closer ties with German owners, shipyards and other marine engineering companies to better service existing customers and attract new ones.

The German outfit will be led by managing director Olli Somerkallio, current head of machinery at Helsinki-based Foreship.