No.9 | March 2009

ISSUE NO. 9 | MARCH 2009
CORPORATE INFORMATION OF REEDEREI F. LAEISZ
5,000 UNITS PCTC
MARITIME CONFERENCE
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Newbuilding to arrive in 2009 /
see page 3
Experts to dialogue in Rostock /
see page 5
Latest developments /
see page 6
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ANTARCTIC RESEARCH BASE
NEUMAYER STATION III OPENS
FOR THE PAST 13 YEARS, REEDEREI F. LAEISZ HAS BEEN CLOSELY LINKED WITH POLAR RESEARCH
AND THE ANTARCTIC BASE NEUMAYER STATION II IN PARTICULAR. OUR COMPANY PROVIDES TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR ITS OPERATION AS WELL AS FOOD SUPPLIES AND FUEL ON BEHALF OF
THE ALFRED WEGENER INSTITUTE FOR POLAR AND MARINE RESEARCH IN BREMERHAVEN. STAFF
MEMBERS SUCH AS STATION ENGINEERS, ELECTRICIANS, ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS AND CHEFS
ARE DEPLOYED AT THE RESEARCH BASE FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 14 MONTHS INCLUDING THE
ARCTIC WINTER SEASON.
Neumayer Station II must now be abandoned after
18 years in operation, which is already three years
longer than originally anticipated. It is now completely covered by a layer of polar ice, 15 metres
deep. Initially built on the snow surface its steel
tubes which are eight meters in diameter can no
Some years ago, it was decided to look for a completely different construction design for a research platform which does not sink into the snow but can compensate such disadvantages. Among other models
one unique building design prevailed. It consists of
16 supporting pillars which carry the weight of the
EDITORIAL
DEAR FRIENDS
It may well be that Bob Dylan was
thinking about something similar to
what we experienced during the last
five months when he sang „Times
they are a-changin’!“ And indeed,
there have been quite a few changes recently. Some have said that
the party is over, others claim that
this crisis is going to last for years
to come. We at Laeisz do our job,
we manage ships and invest where
we feel fit. The poor shipping markets do hit us too and possibly some
tough ones lie ahead of us. But Dylan
was right, times they are a-changin’!
Wishing all of you a great spring
season that deserves it’s name,
yours truly
N. H. Schües
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longer withhold the enormous pressure caused by
the ice. They are slowly crushed by the force and
no longer provide sufficient support for the containers which accommodate storage facilities, laboratories as well as living quarters. A continuous,
unstoppable new snowfall of approximately one
metre per year adds to the problem and accelerates the process.
building complex located at the height of 6 metres.
All living areas and supply facilities as well as laboratories are placed in containers well protected from
severe weather conditions. The building is equipped
with 32 hydraulic cylinders and can be elevated up
to 1.2 metres. Once the elevation is no longer necessary, the structure is underlaid with snow.
100 Years
Laeisz Hall
in Hamburg
A colourful little book in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the
F. Laeisz concert hall.
More book reviews on page 8
Continued on page 2
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To this end the pillars are brought in one by
one and dropped back on the snow foundation
which was heaped up during the time the building was lifted. After one year the structure is
elevated again and so on year after year. As a
result, the station gradually rises with the increase in snow.
Pre-construction of the new station began about
two and a half years ago. F. Laeisz shipping company was charged with the construction support
and supervision. The actual construction itself
was carried out by two companies from Bremerhaven. In order to raise a structure like this
in the Antarctic in such a short period of time
many building parts had to be pre-assembled in
Germany. The objective was to erect a building
weighing 2000 tons of the considerable size
measuring 76m in length, 26m in breadth with
a total height of 24m.
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only possible during the polar summer. Extremely strong winds, snow storms and very low
temperatures often brought construction during
the first building phase to a complete standstill.
This building project was extraordinary indeed.
All building materials had to be kept in 120 different storage containers. A separate camp with
independent energy supply was needed to accommodate the construction team. The equipment and material needed at different stages of
the building process had to be planned accurately and positioned in the right place. Sourcing
at a later stage was only possible in part and
would have cost a considerable amount of time
and money.
The transport of building materials was quite
a challenge in itself. Apart from “Polar­stern´s”
transport capacity, her ice breaking capability
was needed for the purpose of supplying and
FINAL COUNTDOWN RUNS
FOR CRUISE VESSEL
It is now less than six weeks until the official
delivery of CV “Main”, the first river cruise ves­
sel out of a series of four for Hamburgische
Seehandlung on 8 April 2009.
CV “Main“ under construction in the Netherlands (Photo: SeaConsult HAM GmbH)
The river cruise vessel and its sister CV “Rhein”
are being built at Den Breejen Shipyard in Hardixveld-Giessendam, the Netherlands. With the
dimensions of each 110m in length, 11.45m
width over-all and 1.60m draft, both ships are
scheduled to enter service within the next five
months. 138 Passengers will then enjoy the
unique landscape alongside beautiful sailing
areas like the Rhine and the Danube – or even
other European Rivers, visiting some of the
most famous cities of Europe and experiencing
a fantastic four stars plus service on board.
From left, Nikolaus H. Schües, Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan, Federal Minister for Education and Research and Dr. Heike Wolke, Administrative Director of Alfred Wegener Institute, on the occasion of
the inauguration of Neumayer Station III in Berlin, 20 February 2009
99 containers each 20 feet long are built into
the station, placed in two rows next to each
other and on two levels on top of each other.
This structure provides room for all necessary
equipments. Special appliances for water extraction from snow as well as ecological waste
disposal are equally available as all common
technical facilities. In addition to the energy
supply generated from a block heating power
plant with three modules of each 160 kW delivery power, a wind turbine will complement
the provision of electric energy. More renewable
energy plants are planned for the future. Wind
is one of the most reliable sources of energy in
this region.
The new research base had to be built and handed over to the Alfred Wegener Institute readyto-operate in only two short phases during the
brief polar summer which lasts from November
until February. The aim is that after the seamless transition from the old to the new base,
scientific research continues smoothly without
interruptions during the first winter season at
Neumayer Station III.
Due to adverse weather conditions, building
construction especially on the outer shell was
maintaining the station: she was not built for
the transport of huge amounts of construction
material as well as heavy colly and building cranes etc. which were needed here. For this reason the transport ship “Naja Arctica” was chartered from Denmark and especially reinforced
to cope with the polar ice. In December 2007
she covered the whole journey to Atka Bay without additional support from other vessels.
However, the last two miles up to the ice shelf
edge to reach a suitable unloading point were
extremely difficult for “Naja Arctica” because
of an unsually solid ice barrier blocking her way.
Fortunately, “Polarstern” came to the rescue,
broke the ice and created a secure pathway to
the landing area.
Last month, a first test operation commenced
at the new research station. Until then 60
construction workers of all trades have been
working rigorously on the interior. Neumayer
Station III was officially opened during a festive
ceremony with many guests of honour attending
from home and abroad. The Alfred Wegener
Institute’s Board of Directors and members of
F. Laeisz senior management team were present
during the inauguration.
With these two river cruise vessels Hamburgische Seehandlung has successfully sold all issues of its latest ship fund, called ‘Flussfahrt
08’ [‘River Cruise ‘08’].
At present CV “Main” gets its final polish at the
shipyard’s facilities. The Dutch dockyard team
is currently working on and eager to finish sanitary, climate and electrical installations. The
interior trim and upholstery will be their main
focus during the next few weeks.
However before the final countdown, everybody’s excitement will build up once again. In
only three weeks the CV “Main” has to pass a
series of rigorous tests before it will be delivered to its owners.
With regard to CV “Rhein” there have been
some suspenseful moments, too. With millimeter accuracy the shipyard had to put the Aft
Lounge, as the last mayor section, on the hull.
Being located on top of the engine room, the
entire section is supported by rubber brackets.
A few days later the river cruise vessel left the
construction hall and made acquaintance with
its future element at the Merwede River for the
first time. But until its maiden voyage in August
2009 there is still a lot of work to do! In the meantime, we await the christening of CV “Main”
on 9 May 2009 with great anticipation.
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6TH NATIONAL MARITIME
CONFERENCE IN ROSTOCK
3D design blueprint of newbuilding „Paganella”
5,000 UNITS PCTC
WITH THE NEW BUILDING OF EIGHT CAR CARRIERS OUR COMPANY WILL VENTURE INTO A NEW
SECTOR OF THE SHIPPING BUSINESS. THE CAR CARRIER FLEET CURRENTLY ON THE WATER IS RELATIVELY OLD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, ESPECIALLY VESSELS UP TO 5,000 UNITS PCTC.
For this project, Laeisz has found reliable partners with the well established shipyard “Yang
Fan” in Zhoushan Zheijang, which is located in
the middle part of the coast of mainland China,
near Ningbo. The shipyard saw a unique opportunity in building this type of ships and was highly interested in our design input. As a result, we
were able to bring our company’s experience and
quality standards to the construction of the new
The first ship “Paganella” is commissioned by Captain Karl-Wilhelm Meier and Chief Engineer Thorsten Reinshagen in August / September 2009. The
second ship “Paga­nino” will follow just 10 days
later under the command of Captain Michael Heilmann and Chief Engineer Carsten Wendisch. Ships
no. 3 and 4 will be delivered in March 2010. Later
vessels will follow between September 2010 and
March 2011.
The 6th National Maritime Conference will take place from 29th until 30th March 2009 in Rostock. It
is the second time since 2001 that
Rostock will host this most prominent maritime event in Germany.
The main focus of this conference
will be the ongoing cross-sector
dialogue with the aim to further
strengthen the competitiveness of
the German maritime industry.
Industry representatives from various interest groups such as shipping companies, professional associations, port authorities, ship
building and maritime technology
as well as off-shore wind energy
will meet with scientists and researchers, trade unionists, policy
makers and administrators to discuss how to safeguard the future of
Germany’s maritime industry.
View of Rostock city harbour
vessel. We agreed that the main components are
supplied from Europe and Korea. The ships are
built under the classification of Germanischer
Lloyd. The building supervision is carried out by
AMC, equity financing is secured jointly with Lange Vermögen, München. In addition, we can rely
on the expertise of our Chief Engineer Karl Plückhahn, who is based in our Zhoushan office. We are
happy to say that the first blocks are now finished
to good quality standard.
Newbuilding Hull 2073, 2074 at Yang Fan Shipyard
During the course of the project, links were forged
with the Maritime Academy in Warnemünde, which
is in possession of one of the most modern ship
simulators in Europe. Thanks to cutting edge technology and close cooperation, the academy developed a programme for the simulation of car carriers
based on our design data. Training sessions for the
masters and officers will begin shortly.
The focal point in the area maritime navigation will be the advancement of the Alliance for Training
and Employment in Maritime Navigation (Maritime Alliance) as well
as the status of the re-flagging process which builds the basis for the
continuation of tonnage tax. During the last conference, German
shipowners had agreed to operate
more than 500 ships under German flag. They reached the goal.
We at Laeisz have taken the notion
into account early on. We currently
operate approximately one third of
our fleet under German flag. Today,
we employ 1,230 seamen, 456 of
German nationality as well as 22
apprentices.
ISM
Certified
in 1996
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
REEDEREI F. LAEISZ HAS IMPLEMENTED THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SINCE 1996
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT) WHICH IS
PART OF SOLAS (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA). IN ADDITION,
OUR COMPANY WAS AUDITED FOR THEIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACCORDING TO
ISO 9001:2000.
The ISM code was introduced to meet these
main objectives:
• to ensure safety at sea
• to ensure safe and secure operation of our
vessels
• to safeguard crew’s and passengers’ lives
• to avoid harm and damage to the environment, in particular damages to the marine
environment
• to prevent damages to property and assets
The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OSHAS 18001) is the new element in our Safety Management System (SMS).
In addition, F. Laeisz utilizes the “Emergency
Response Service” of the Germanischer Lloyd
as well as the ship management tool GL-ShipManager.
This voluntary certification reflects the com­
pany’s commitment to quality and provision of
reliable and high-level service.
ACTUAL ASPECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)
OF OUR SHIPPING COMPANY
Since the introduction of the Environmental
Protection Management System (EMS), the
clearly defined environmental impacts of all our
shipping activities, i.e. so-called environmental
aspects, and environmental objectives based on
these parameters are constantly being updated
and re-evaluated. Latest technical solutions,
legal developments and scientific insights are
taken into consideration in this process.
For the financial year 2008-2009, the Executive Board has set their environmental objectives
for all business areas based on these findings.
In relation to onshore activities, the emphasis
lies on the economical use of natural resources such as paper (introduction of ELO), energy
(application of energy-efficient office and heating systems) as well as natural resources.
Raising standards and improving safety has been
a paramount part of the philosophy of­F. Laeisz
and we will continue to strive for improvement
in order to provide high-level service. Back in
1996, F. Laeisz was the first shipping company
in Germany which introduced standards in environmental protection: “The Safety and Environmental Protection Philosophy”.
Being aware of the company’s impact on the
environment, we took a proactive role in implementing an Environmental Management System in order to operate in a sustainable manner.
As early as in 1997, all our offices in Rostock,
Hamburg and Bremerhaven) were successfully
certified for the implementation of an Environmental Management System according to ISO
14001. The classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) became our partner to audit
and approve the “Safety and Environmental
Management System” on a yearly basis.
In 2004 the International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code (ISPS-Code) was implemented to
address the threat of terrorism and piracy in the
transportation process.
An important tool for steady quality improvement is to determine and assess quality targets
which will be re-defined on a two yearly basis.
Objectives such as
• the establishment of the Document Management System ELO
• the implementation of half-yearly reports for
the Fond Management
• upgrade of the on board maintenance program GL ShipManager to version 2.0
• establishment of an interface between the
Nautical-Technical-Department and Finance
Department to enhance budget monitoring
Y
M ANAG
ENT
GLC
• the application of refrigerants, i.e. the introduction of Refrigerant Management Plans in
order to improve the monitoring process of
all cooling devices and/or air conditions with
the aim to decrease the leak rate. This will
also lead to reduction of gaseous emissions
with ozone depleting potential or gases with
global warming potential
ISM
Certified
in 1996
Of course environmental issues are always a priority to be considered in all new projects.
SY S TEM
Certified acc. to
ISO 9001 and 14001
On board we focus on
• the introduction of Ballast Water Management Plans in alignment with classification
societies and will lead to a reduction of the
propagation of alien marine life forms. The
refitting of vessels with ballast water treatment plants and close collaboration with
plant manufacturers in order to gain further
experience with this technology is planned
e.g. on board of BW HAVLYS.
were implemented successfully in the past.
EM
Another milestone in the proud history of F. Laeisz was the award “GL Excellence – 5 Stars”
we received from the Germanischer Lloyd in
February 2008. This goes to show that the introduction of superior standards lead to industry
recognition and safe practices on board our vessels. The certificate demands the compliance
with obligatory and voluntary requirements in
the categories safety, environment and operation. The fulfilment of the obligatory standards
including at least five management systems,
like ISM, ISPS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and
Occupational Health and Safety Management
System entitle us to the certification “GL Excellence – 5 Stars”.
BW HAVLYS – test vessel for a new ballast water treatment plant
Q U A LIT
. to
14001
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The eight car carrier newbuildings are a good
example. In order to address the company’s initiative for environmental progress and reducing
their carbon footprint, the design and machinery was developed to work more efficiently in
order to protect the environment.
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VOCATIONAL TRAINING
AT F. LAEISZ
„AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE ALWAYS PAYS THE BEST INTEREST“. (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, US POLITICIAN AND COSIGNATORY OF THE AMERICAN DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,
1706-1790).
tant. The student Mr Niels Einecke is part of
the team since October 2008. He participates
in the dual training programme which combines
vocational training with the parallel undergraduate course “Management and Ship Financing”
at the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA). This new course is sponsored by
our shipping company. The Managing Directors
Mr Fischer and Mr Schlotfeldt have contributed
to the course design.
The new PCTCs
In the context of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) working on measures to
control GHG (Green House Gas) emissions from
international shipping and other requirements
for sustainable shipping such as ballast water
treatment systems, F. Laeisz is dedicated to
reduce GHGs and contribute to a sustainable
development. Facing increasing customer awareness, driven by the intensive media coverage
of the issue and concern about high energy prices, environmentally friendly ships will capture
new markets. Laeisz is working pro-actively in
co-operation with the classification society Germanischer Lloyd to enforce new technological
features on board their newbuildings to assure
an efficient mode of transport, for example
• Energy saving technologies vis à vis
hydronamics (hull and propeller)
• Electronically controlled engines strong
advantage with overall benefits:
– improved cylinder lube oil consumption
– fuel optimization
– improved low load running
• Ballast Water Management - preparation
of installations for fitting the vessels with
ballast water treatment systems, inclusive
space in the engine rooms
• Monitoring of gaseous emissions and
• Optimum Weather Routing.
The company will intensify its ongoing efforts to
meet the demands of environmental protection
and to be ready to adjust to any future changes
in international law.
To provide young people with an attractive
perspective for their future career and life in
general is a guiding principle of our shipping
company. The reason for this is clear: to offer
vocational training within your company is the
best way to attract well-qualified and highly motivated staff. In fact, we train staff members
who meet the special requirements of the shipping industry today and in days to come. The
same applies for our colleagues ashore as well
as on board.
The levels of qualifications among our staff are
closely connected with the economic success of
our shipping company. Able apprentices quickly
develop into competent employees. They have
“up-to-date” knowledge and can offer their
newly acquired know-how in many creative ways
within the company. Transferable skills such as
the ability to work in a team and familiarity with
the corporate culture make it easier for new employees to settle in and allow them to fill their
respective positions without extended periods
of on-the-job training. For this reason and more
we won’t leave staff training to others.
At this point let’s have a look at the apprentices who currently undergo an in-house training
programme.
Laeisz wins prestigious Five-Star Excellence
Award presented by Dr. Hermann Klein, Managing Director of GL, to Harald Schlotfeldt
In relation to shore based personnel, for several
years we have been employing between six and
eight trainees each year to obtain the qualification Shipping Clerk / Ship-Management Assis-
Our „eight“: Inga Niehusen, Edith Hebig, Meike
Sass, Niels Einecke, Sovanny Trott, FriedrichJohannes Det­jen, Oliver Sohns, Hannes Köppl
(from left to right).
In January this year Ms Michaela Witthöft and
Mr Maximilian de la Camp successfully passed
their final exams. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them again for their
achievement. Michaela will start her professional career at the Hamburgische Seehandlung in
February while Maximilian wants to gain further
experience abroad. In February 2009 we shall
welcome our new apprentices Mr Friedrich-Johannes Detjen and Ms Sovanny Trott. They will
complete the “eight” under the supervision of
coxswain Ms Renate Panter who heads up the
Training and Development Department. Last
but not least we should not forget to mention
19 work placement students who have made
the transition from theory to practical experience at our offices in Rostock, Hamburg and
Bremerhaven in 2008.
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A number of former Laeisz apprentices have
made considerable progress in their careers.
Mr Frank Hilmer for instance who is now holder of general power of attorney in the Finance
Department. His training period from August
1986 until January 1989 is still fresh in the
memory of some senior staff members.
WE SAY GOODBYE!
“SCHIBI“ TAKES THE “FIRST STEP”
INTO RETIREMENT
This year, on January 3, one of our most
“faithful” employees, Mrs Heidemarie Grzy­binski (Schibi) completed her 64th year.
Schibi has been working in our company
for 45 years since March 1, 1964. This is
a truly rare and outstanding anniversary!
The number of sea personnel is much larger
than our staff numbers ashore. The group of apprentices training at sea is equally much larger.
At present we employ:
Captain Michael Ritter
• 24 ship mechanic trainees on 19 different
training ships under German flag
• 23 sponsored students at technical colleges
and universities of applied sciences
• 37 naval cadets from the Philippines, Eastern Europe and India
levels and military service in the German navy.
After he was awarded the diploma in January
2003 he set out his nautical career as Third Officer and was appointed Captain almost to the
day in January 2006. Another example is the
From March 1 this year, Schibi makes the
tentative attempt of a “quasi-retirement”.
She bows out of the “main working life”
and continues to look after the property
management on an hourly basis. We don’t
like to see her go, but are happy for her
that she can now embark on a new, unusually quiet journey in her life.
We wish her all the very best, above all
good health in the coming years! Dear
Schibi, thank you very much.
Mrs Heidemarie Grzybinski
Henry Marquardt, Marcus Henning, Johannes Junge, Willi Skibbe, Christian Pufe, Ulrich Wernecke,
Arne Pluhar, Peter Swisselmann, Marlin Firek, Ina Geske (from left to right).
Mrs Heidrun Bringmann
OUR DEAR MRS BRINGMANN TO RETIRE
The total number of trainees is linked to the
demand in our fleet. It varies slightly depending
on planned fleet expansions, attrition through
retirement and a calculated fluctuation rate
(e.g. through career changes into other shipping
related industries). The VDR (Verband Deutscher Reeder - the Association of German Shipowners) current statistics claim that nautical
and technical officers remain in shipping (sea
service) for an average of 4.8 years. These figures are not supported by our shipping company
which on average is able to retain qualified staff
for 15 years. Undoubtedly, there are historical
reasons for this. Another motive for the fact that
employees choose to stay longer with Laeisz is
the continuous and reliable training and development policy followed by our company.
One good example among many is the professional career of Captain Michael Ritter who started his apprenticeship in September 1997 on
MV “Peking Senator” as Ship Mechanic after A-
career of Second Engineer Mr Oleg Esipov who
started with us as Engine Cadet (with watch
keeping duty qualification) in November 2002
on MV “Hanjin Praha”. Mr Esipov has been serving as Second Engineer on the same ship for
more than one year now.
Well-qualified apprentices have become competent employees in leadership roles in our
company. The investment in knowledge (training) has truly payed off. We can all be proud
of this. However, this is not the time to rest on
one’s oars, but to continue on the same path
with fresh ideas and concepts without losing
sight of proven methods.
To provide ideas for possible careers as well as a
general perspective in life to eighty-four (84!!)
trainees plus sixty-three work placement students (19 ashore / 46 at sea) over the course of
2008 - this is how we understand our task and
this is how we would like to carry on in future.
On March 17, 2009 Mrs Heidrun Bringmann completes her 65th year. She will
go into well-earned retirement with effect
from April 1.
Mrs Bringmann has been employed in our
company for thirty years and is, if you like,
the “kind soul” of our Hamburg office.
Originally recruited as data entry clerk,
in the mid-eighties Mrs Bringmann assumed responsibility for the mail room,
switchboard and reception. She fulfilled
these tasks with extraordinary dedication
and diligence at all times. Our heartfelt
thanks for that, Mrs Bringmann!
We offer our best wishes for her future
good health. May Mrs Bringmann enjoy
many pleasant years in retirement!
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ANNIVERSARIES 2009 / CONGRATULATIONS!
BIRTHDAYS 2009 / CONGRATULATIONS!
ASHORE
ASHORE
10 years
Klaus Stüwe
25 years
Harald Schlotfeldt, Frank Ludwig
30 years
Heidrun Bringmann
40 years
Annemarie Bartsch, Gisela Segert
45 years
Heidemarie Grzybinski
60 years
Rosmarie Schultz, Günter Schulz, HansWilhelm Propp, Frank Ruppert
65 years
Heidrun Bringmann, Rosemarie Culmsee
ON BOARD
60 years
Siegfried Bräuer, Günter Püttner, Bernd Herde,
Burkhard Schütt, Alfred Peris, Klaus Elsner,
Werner Dimmler, Gerd Brügmann, Ottomar
Schultz, Manfred Neumann, Georg Koch, Kurt
Hoppe, Willi Jantschik, Jörg Otte, Hans-Peter
Boldt, Knut Koltzau, Uwe Schmidt, Erich Leonfellner, Horst Trembich, Uwe Schade
65 years
Wolfgang Rösler, Chung Leung Yu, Wolfram
Kiupel, Rolf Schlemmer, Ulrich Günther, Heinz
Otto, Rainer Ritter, Heiko Laugwitz, Klaus-Werner
Scholz, Eckhard Neubert, Rolf Rahmann, Jörg
Linzbach, Dieter Breidenstein, Wu-Mei Huang,
Karl-Friedrich Sauer
ON BOARD
10 years
Axel Bull, Udo Schreiber, Wolfgang Möller,
Eberhard Störzer, Detlef Altmann, Fred Gnadt,
Holger Gimm, Jörg Leptien, Thomas Brose,
Stephan Höhling, Lars Kruse, Dirk Heinermann,
Stefan Sümnicht, Steffen Wanke, Andreas Wege,
Hartmut Nevermann
25 years
Hans Waschinski
30 years
Horst Dinse, Monika Jürgens, Olaf Glaß,
Hartmut Holtz, Holger Schubert, Jörg Reichert,
Klaus-Peter Redmer, Frank Solibieda, Enno
Papenhagen
40 years
Reinhard Kreis, Rainer Sachwitz, Michael Pelz,
Rudolf Seifert, Heinz Krüger, Hans-Joachim
Muthwill, Dietmar Behm, Ulrich Horn, Reinhard
König, Günter Pagels, Reinhard Wippich, Horst
Wolfrum, Manfred Seyer
45 years
Eckhard Neubert, Wolfgang Mannack, KarlWilhelm Meier, Eberhard Weich, Manfred Witt
45 YEARS ON BOARD
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COMPANY HISTORY
100 YEARS AGO AT F. LAEISZ
This document from the company archive sheds light on hull values
of Laeisz ships in 1909. It offers an interesting example of how insurance values were calculated with regard to size and age of vessel
one hundred years ago.
We are happy to announce a Fleet News Photo Competition open to
all Laeisz staff at sea and ashore, including subsidiary companies.
The general theme is “Floating Objects”. Winners will be announced
in the next issue. The three best entries will win valuable prices such
as a digital camera or iPod/mp3 player.
You may submit up to three photos created by you. Please add your
name, address and e-mail address as well as photo title, location
and date when it was taken. All published photos will credit your
name and title.
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ISSUE NO. 9 | MARCH 2009
CORPORATE INFORMATION OF REEDEREI F. LAEISZ
BOOK REVIEWS
Erik Lindner, Die Herren der Container – Deutschlands Reeder-Elite
[The Masters of Containers –
Germany’s Elite of Shipowners]
connection between entrepreneurial spirit and cultural and social responsibility. Some of the organisations sponsored by Carl Heinrich and
Sophie Christine Laeisz continue their work today such as the Hamburg
Scientific Foundation (Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung).
Published by Hamburg University Press, Hamburg 2007.
Hermann Rauhe, Musikstadt
Hamburg – Eine klingende Chronik
[Hamburg: City of Music –
A Sounding History]
Very soon 5,000 container ships will be sailing the seas. What hardly anybody knows is that every third of these giants is owned by a
group of German entrepreneurs and they are managed out of Hamburg. Who are these men influencing the sea trade today? The book
gives a comprehensive overview of this truly global business and
the personalities steering traditional shipping companies today. The
book includes a chapter on F. Laeisz and Mr Nikolaus H. Schües.
Published by Hoffmann und Campe, Hamburg 2008
Festschrift 100 Jahre Laeiszhalle –
Musikhalle Hamburg
[Commemorative Publication –
100 Years Laeisz Concert Hall
Hamburg]
Published by the Johannes-Brahms-Society Hamburg, this delightful
coffee table book captures more than four centuries of musical history from the 17th century until today. The lives and works of composers linked to Hamburg such as Brahms, Telemann, Carl Philipp
Emanuel Bach, Händel, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Mahler, Dessau,
Schnittke and Ligeti are presented in the text which is accompanied
by seven CDs each featuring artists from the renaissance until the
present. The importance of Hamburg as a capital of classical music
at the age of enlightenment with an ever growing self-confidence of
the bourgeois class can best be summarized in the words of Georg
Christoph Lichtenberg: “Dear Friend, it is possible that when you are
in heaven you may have regrets about not knowing Hamburg!” The
city’s rich cultural heritage coupled with the ambitious project of the
new Hamburg Philharmonic Hall (Elbphilharmonie) puts it among
one of the most influential musical cities of the 21st century.
Published by Ellert & Richter Verlag, Hamburg 2008
A colourful little book in celebration of the 100th anniversary of
this well-loved concert hall is a delight to anybody interested in
classical music or historical architecture. This collection of articles
with numerous beautiful photos pays tribute to the music hall’s generous benefactors, a century of outstanding artistic performances
as well as the legacy of great composers that still resonate in one of
Hamburg’s finest buildings today.
Published by Laeiszhalle – Musikhalle Hamburg 2008
Handelskammer Hamburg (Hg.),
Die Hamburger Börse
1558 – 2008,
Trends im Börsenwesen
[The Hamburg Stock
Exchange 1558 – 2008,
Trends in Stock Markets]
Johannes Gerhardt, Sophie Christine
und Carl Heinrich Laeisz – Eine
biographische Annäherung an die
Zeiten und Themen Ihres Lebens
[Sophie Christine and Carl Heinrich
Laeisz – A Biographic View on Their
Life and Times]
This biography of the company founder Carl Heinrich Laeisz and his
wife Sophie Christine highlights not only their fascinating personal
lives but also mirrors central themes of Hamburg’s history in the 19th
century. Like many during their time, the Laeisz family saw a close
450 years anniversary of the Hamburg Stock Exchange: The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce’s commemorative publication offers a
history of this unique institution as well as outlook on the stock
market landscape worldwide. What challenges lie ahead for the wellestablished stock exchanges and their members today? How have
the brokers’ tasks on the trading floor changed over the centuries?
What happens at new locations like Shanghai or Doha? With insightful contributions by insiders as well as scientists, the title gives
a comprehensive overview and in-depth analysis of the intriguing
world of stock markets.
Published by Murmann Verlag, Hamburg 2008