Crossminds assists Bonn & Mees Drijvende Bokken in its merger with HEBO Maritiem Service.

In a notable development within the maritime sector, Bonn & Mees and HEBO Maritiem Service, two giants of the Rotterdam port, have decided to join forces. Crossminds played a key role in guiding this merger, which lays the foundation for a strengthened market position and sustainable growth.

Bonn & Mees Drijvende Bokken

With over 135 years of impressive experience, Bonn & Mees has specialized in operating floating cranes from Rotterdam to meet challenges across various sectors, including offshore installation, decommissioning, heavy lifting, and civil construction. With a fleet of three seagoing cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 400 to 1,800 tons, Bonn & Mees offers round-the-clock safety, expertise, flexibility, and quality in their services.

HEBO Maritiem Service

HEBO, with a broad range of maritime services, specializes in projects involving integrated infrastructure, emergency response, salvage, transport, wind energy, and decommissioning across various markets. With an extensive and diverse fleet of vessels, HEBO strives to provide the most reliable, efficient, and attractive solutions to a variety of European clients, including those in petrochemicals and civil engineering.

A merger that strengthens the maritime sector

This merger not only marks a milestone in the maritime sector but also establishes a solid foundation for sustainable growth, an expanded range of services, and a strengthened market position at the European level. Marius Punt (CEO of HEBO) and Peter Leenheer (shareholder of Bonn & Mees) have expressed their ambition to seize new opportunities for growth, scaling, sustainability, and international development. They are actively seeking acquisitions and the integration of new companies to further enhance the service offerings.

Crossminds

Crossminds, with the involvement of Peter Leenheer and the support of Martin de Jong, played an active role in this transaction by conducting financial due diligence and providing guidance throughout the process. Herik Verhulst Advocaten, represented by Eric Spreij, provided legal counsel for the merger on behalf of Bonn & Mees.