Collaboration between ABEKING & RASMUSSEN and FASSMER

Ocean Going Research Vessel

On December 14, the keel was laid for the first joint project between ABEKING & RASMUSSEN (A&R) and FASSMER – a 105-meter hydrographic vessel.

Following the recent successful delivery of two minehunters to the Indonesian Navy, A&R was awarded an additional contract in December for the construction of the new hydrographic vessel. Since the ship’s design is based on a proven Fassmer concept, the project has been a joint effort from the very beginning. While A&R, as the prime contractor, is responsible for meeting the client’s requirements regarding delivery, local value creation, and technology transfer, FASSMER is in charge of the vessel’s design and construction.

The newbuild is designed to support a wide range of research activities in the world’s largest archipelagic state. In addition, it will strengthen search and rescue (SAR) capabilities in both Indonesian and international waters.

The client is the Indonesian Hydrographic Institute Bantu Hidro-Oseanografi (BHO), and the vessel will be operated by the Indonesian Navy. Delivery is scheduled for December 2025.

The strong partnership between the two family-owned shipyards forms the foundation for offering selected projects together for both the German and international markets in the future.

About ABEKING & RASMUSSEN

Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Lemwerder, ABEKING & RASMUSSEN has long been renowned for quality and innovative ship concepts. In its more than 115-year history as a traditional family-owned company, A&R has delivered over 6,500 vessels to date.

The modern and compact shipyard, with production halls up to 125 meters in length, is recognized worldwide for the realization of tailor-made megayachts, commercial special-purpose ships, and naval vessels. In particular, ABEKING & RASMUSSEN has outstanding technical expertise and decades of experience in the field of minehunters.

A&R – The shipyard behind the newbuild yacht Livao and the minehunters Pulau Fani and Pulau Fanildo

About FASSMER

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Berne, Germany, FASSMER is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced special-purpose vessels. Today, in its fifth generation, the family-owned company is managed by brothers Holger and Harald Fassmer.

Within Fassmer Maritime, the company is a global leader not only in the construction of specialized vessels such as research ships, workboats, offshore patrol boats, ferries, and explorer yachts, but also in the production of lifeboats and tenders.

The Fassmer Group, comprising the Maritime and Composite divisions, operates production facilities and service stations in Germany, Poland, China, Taiwan, and the United States – employing more than 2,000 people worldwide.

FASSMER – The shipyard behind the three Federal Police vessels BP 81 POTSDAM, BP 82 BAMBERG, and BP 83 BAD DÜBEN, as well as the research vessel ATAIR.