GROWING OPPORTUNITIES
WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION.

The Asian Spirit Steamship Company is a diversified holding company owned by the sixth generation of the Rickmers family, which has been active in the shipping industry for over 190 years. In its core business, shipping, the company places a special focus on the latest environmentally friendly engine technologies, including scrubber solutions and LNG propulsion.The ASSC Group owns a fleet of modern and sustainable container ships in the small and medium-sized feeder segment. The company is also active in the real estate, offshore wind and aviation sectors.

 

We mourn the death of
Bertram R.C. Rickmers (1952-2023)

Deeply saddened, we bid farewell to our company founder Bertram R.C. Rickmers. Still stunned that Mr. Rickmers was taken from life so suddenly, we remember a restless entrepreneur, passionate Hanseatic, caring family father and committed citizen of the Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

We are receiving telegrams of grief from all over the world these days. So many people remember a man who loved the sea and lived a life for shipping. Already in his fifth generation, Bertram Rickmers repeatedly demonstrated entrepreneurial courage and did not allow himself to be blown off course in storms.

At this time, our thoughts are above all with Bertram Rickmer’s family, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. Bertram Rickmers had already handed over the business to his son Clasen Rickmers in 2022. The ASSC will therefore remain reliably in family hands.

AVIATION

AVIATION

OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

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contact@assc-group.com
Phone +49 (0)40 808 172-300
Fax +49 (0)40 808 172-302

The Asian Spirit Steamship Company GmbH & Cie. KG
Alsterufer 26
20354 Hamburg
Germany

AVIATION: OUR NEXT HORIZON

The ASSC Group has strategically entered the business aviation sector, recognizing the significant growth potential this market offers. Our aviation operations are conducted with the same dedication to excellence and sustainable growth that defines our approach across all business segments, under the experienced guidance of Managing Pilot Maximilian Bennien.

OUR FLEET & OPERATIONS

In 2023, we initiated the targeted development of our own aircraft fleet, beginning with a carefully selected pre-owned Pilatus PC-12. This aircraft exemplifies our commitment to operational excellence, renowned for its high efficiency, reliability, and robust performance across diverse operating conditions.

Would you like to find out more about Pilatus PC-12 ? Click here to find out more about technical data and features.

To meet increasing market demand and strengthen our position in business aviation, we have already secured five additional aircraft newbuildings, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. This measured expansion approach reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and positions us to establish a strong, lasting presence in the business aviation sector.

Our commercial operations are conducted in partnership with Heron Aviation, an experienced and trusted partner in the business aviation segment. This collaboration ensures the highest standards of safety, service, and operational expertise.

BOOKING

Aircraft availability and charter requests can be made directly through our partner Heron Aviation.
Their experienced team provides comprehensive support for all aviation needs, ensuring seamless service delivery.

Direct inquiries: +49 7741 965695 – 0 (preferred) or via contact form

Our Team

Management
Rickmer Clasen Rickmers
Managing Partner
+49 40 808 172 – 321
t.kloock@assc-group.com

Management
Frank Bünte
Managing Director
+49 40 808 172 – 312
n.eberlein@assc-group.com

Office Management
Nadia Eberlein
Assistant to
Executive Management / HR
+49 40 808 172 – 312
n.eberlein@assc-group.com

Office Management
Tanja Kloock
Assistant to Executive Management
+49 40 808 172 – 321
t.kloock@assc-group.com

Asset Management
Tjark-Yannik Willhöft
Treasury & Asset Management
+49 40 808 172 – 354
ty.willhoeft@assc-group.com

Asset Management
Laura Medina
Treasury & Asset Management
+49 40 808 172 – 344
l.medina@assc-group.com

Asset Management
Rieko Sakai-Gerlach
Controlling
+49 40 808172 – 345
r.sakai-gerlach@assc-group.com

Chartering
Christopher Willems
Chartering Manager
+49 40 808 172 – 350
c.willems@mcc-marine.com

Chartering
Mathias Pahl
Chartering Manager
+49 40 808 172 – 349
m.pahl@mcc-marine.com

Chartering
Marina Ladiges
Operations & Postfixing
+49 40 808 172 – 351
m.ladiges@mcc-marine.com

Technical Management
Lars Helge Evers
Director Technichal Fleet Management
contact@assc-group.com

Technical Management
Arnim von der Lieth
Owners Representative
Project Director
CSOV Newbuildings
contact@assc-group.com

Accounting
Robert Nolze
Director Accounting
contact@assc-group.com

Accounting
Marc Rieger
Accounting Officer
contact@assc-group.com

Accounting
Karin Reimelt
Senior Accountant
invoices@assc-group.com

Accounting
Irina Hodeeva-Weickert
Accountant
invoices@assc-group.com

Accounting
Sandra Medziukas
Accounting Clerk
invoices@assc-group.com

Accounting
Natalia Breuning
Accounting Assistant
invoices@assc-group.com

Aviation
Maximilian Bennien
Managing Pilot
+49 40 808 172 – 356
m.bennien@assc-group.com

Apprentice
Gábor Alexander Bunnemann

MCC Marine Consulting & Contracting GmbH is our main in-house service provider (e.g. technical management control) and the exclusive chartering broker for our fleet. For technical management and operation, we have appointed first-class service providers out of our network.

Contact us

Technical Management
Lars Helge Evers
Managing Director
contact@assc-group.com

Asset Management
Tjark-Yannik Willhöft
Managing Director
+49 40 808 172 – 354
ty.willhoeft@assc-group.com

Chartering
Christopher Willems
Chartering Manager
+49 40 808 172 – 350
c.willems@mcc-marine.com

Chartering
Mathias Pahl
Chartering Manager
+49 40 808 172 – 349
m.pahl@mcc-marine.com

Chartering
Marina Ladiges
Operations & Postfixure
+49 808 172 – 351
m.ladiges@mcc-marine.com

Technical Department
Arnim von der Lieth
Owners Representative
Project Director
CSOV Newbuildings
contact@assc-group.com

Apprentice
Gábor Alexander Bunnemann