Hamburg based ship broker specialized in offshore energy projects starting off

Hamburg (ots) -

An increasing number of offshore installations
utilizing wind, wave and tidal energy will characterize Europe's
coastal waters of the future. German Renewables Shipbrokers is the
very first ship broker specializing in tonnage for offshore wind
energy projects. With their newly founded company, both founders want
to apply their longtime experience to a market expected to increase
sharply.

Philippe Schönefeld is convinced of an increasing market: "Each
offshore project needs just the right ships for both installation and
operation." He holds a diploma in engineering and industrial
engineering and is familiar with the shipping industry for many
years. His last position he held at one of the biggest German
shipping companies, the Rickmers Group in Hamburg, where he was
responsible for the development of the offshore wind business unit
and gained deep insight into this special market section.

Since July 4, 2011, Phillippe Schönefeld and his partner Matthias
Mroß operate their own enterprise. It is called German Renewables
Shipbrokers and is one of the first ship brokers in Europe especially
targeting the market of tonnage for offshore installations utilizing
renewable energy. Matthias Mroß holds an engineering degree in
shipbuilding and a diploma in ship management from Lloyds Maritime
Academy in London. He can rely on many years of experience gained at
engineering offices, shipyards and shipping companies. His last stop
was the Thomas Schulte shipping company, where he was responsible for
newbuildings at shipyards in Korea and China.

German Renewables Shipbrokers is a service provider combining
comprehensive knowledge from two different worlds. On one hand, the
company operates as a ship broker with excellent contacts to the
international offshore shipping industry. On the other hand, it has
comprehensive know-how when it comes to the technical aspects of
building and operating special-purpose vessels.

"Until now, this combination of expertise is truly unique," says
Matthias Mroß, underscoring the strength of the company. He adds: "We
are not only positioned excellently to bring ship owners and those
interested in buying or chartering together. We are also familiar
with the special requirements of offshore energy projects, which
enables us to support any venture in this field with our
comprehensive shipping know-how."

German Renewables Shipbrokers do not only consider themselves as
classic brokers, engaged in providing the right contacts and bringing
business partners together. The company is also set out to offer a
complete range of value added services. These include expert
consulting, drafting of charter parties and purchase agreements, as
well as comprehensive support services prior, during and after a
contract is concluded successfully. In addition, the company provides
numerous consulting services in the field of building and converting
ships, as well as the complete ship management of special offshore
tonnage.

German Renewables Shipbrokers see excellent chances to develop
into a leading position in the booming market of offshore projects
utilizating renewable energy.

PR contact:
Philippe Schönefeld, Managing Partner
Mobil +49 (0)172 41 68 447
p.schoenefeld@german-shipbrokers.de
www.german-shipbrokers.de