The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) Florida Chapter recently featured Tim Klaybor, Managing Director for Fassmer Service America LLC in their Corporate Spotlight Q&A. Click here for the full article! Fassmer Service America LLC is a part of the renowned 170 year old Fassmer Group and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of life-saving equipment. The new division, Fassmer Technical Projects, was formed in 2018 to introduce Fassmer Shipbuilding expertise to the retrofit, marine engineering and refurbishment market. In this article, Mr. Klaybor speaks in detail about the capabilities of Fassmer Service America and Fassmer Technical Projects as well as the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic and how the team worked to overcome these challenges (Spoiler Alert: Fassmer USA did not have to lay off or furlough any team member – even during these tough times!)

 

The Fassmer IceCube

Berne, 18. September 2020 – Fassmer brings first solution complying with chapter 8 of the IMO Polar Code to market. Together with cruise ship operator PONANT the company developed a swimming container that secures the survival in polar regions in an emergency – the Fassmer IceCube.

Chapter 8 of IMO Polar Code sets high standards regarding safe escape, evacuation and survival in polar environments. The Fassmer IceCube meets all Polar Code requirements comprehensively. The container holds the entire group survival equipment, as protective clothing, tents and food, for guests and crew as well as a reserve of 10 %. The IceCube may be tugged by the lifeboat but can also be pulled by person on land and therefore, contributes vitally to safety in polar regions.