Reederei Gerd Ritscher

For us Shipping is not a job,

it’s a vocation.

Reederei Gerd Ritscher

For us Shipping is not
a job,it’s a vocation.

Sailing Through Generations - A Modern Legacy in Shipping Excellence

The shipping industry has a long-lasting tradition in the region of “Altes Land”, south of Hamburg and has never been idle since. We at Reederei Gerd Ritscher (RGR) are proudly perpetuating the tradition!

We are committed to our roots and at the same time have the highest expectations towards our ambition being a modern, innovative, and state of the art shipping company able to cope with every change the industry is bringing. We are just small enough to be flexible, but sufficiently large to be professional! We feel personally committed towards our employees and business partners and aim for long lasting partnerships by responsible acting. The safety of our crews, highest maintenance standards across the fleet, high level of cost control and a zero off-hire policy are the core beliefs of our company.

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Sailing Through Generations - A Modern Legacy in Shipping Excellence

The shipping industry has a long-lasting tradition in the region of “Altes Land”, south of Hamburg and has never been idle since. We at Reederei Gerd Ritscher (RGR) are proudly perpetuating the tradition!

We are committed to our roots and at the same time have the highest expectations towards our ambition being a modern, innovative, and state of the art shipping company able to cope with every change the industry is bringing. We are just small enough to be flexible but large enough to be professional! We feel personally committed towards our employees and business partners and aim for long lasting partnerships by responsible acting. The safety of our crews, highest maintenance standards across the fleet, high level of cost control and a zero off-hire policy are the core beliefs of our company.

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Management: Sibling Trio Charts Course for 6th Gen Shipping Excellence!

We know shipping from many perspectives! Birte Gevers, Jan Ritscher and Ulf Ritscher are heading the family owned shipping company in the 6th generation. We combine long term experience in ship finance with extensive expertise in shipping operation. All core processes are being led by the three siblings, philosophy and strategy are being developed and lived together. We are personally involved and are convinced that this is our advantage!

Birte Gevers: Before joining the family business, Birte was working at Hamburgische Landesbank, that time one of the largest ship financing institutes worldwide. 2004 Birte joined the family group and is heading Controlling, Accounting and Finance.

Jan Ritscher was employed with Hapag Lloyd and Peter Döhle prior joining the company in 1998. He is responsible for Technical Fleet Management, Operations and Insurance.

Ulf Ritscher was working for Hamburg Süd and Maersk Line. Before joining the family office in 2023 he was Technical Director at Zeaborn Shipmangement. He is heading HSQE, Digitalization and Projects within RGR.

Birte Gevers

Birte Gevers

Geschäftsführung / Managing Director

Jan Ritscher

Jan Ritscher

Geschäftsführung / Managing Director

Ulf Ritscher

Ulf Ritscher

Geschäftsführung / Managing Director

Management: Sibling Trio Charts Course for 6th Gen Shipping Excellence!

We know shipping from many perspectives! Birte Gevers, Jan Ritscher and Ulf Ritscher are heading the family owned shipping company in the 6th generation. We combine long term experience in ship finance with extensive expertise in shipping operation. All core processes are being led by the three siblings, philosophy and strategy are being developed and lived together. We are personally involved and are convinced that this is our advantage!

Birte Gevers: Before joining the family business, Birte was working at Hamburgische Landesbank, that time one of the largest ship financing institutes worldwide. 2004 Birte joined the family group and is heading Controlling, Accounting and Finance.

Jan Ritscher was employed with Hapag Lloyd and Peter Döhle prior joining the company in 1998. He is responsible for Technical Fleet Management, Operations and Insurance.

Ulf Ritscher was working for Hamburg Süd and Maersk Line. Before joining the family office in 2023 he was Technical Director at Zeaborn Shipmangement. He is heading HSQE, Digitalization and Projects within RGR.

Birte Gevers

Birte Gevers

Geschäftsführung / Managing Director

Jan Ritscher

Jan Ritscher

Geschäftsführung / Managing Director

Ulf Ritscher

Ulf Ritscher

Geschäftsführung / Managing Director

OUR FLEET

Since the company’s founding more than 24 vessels (container vessels up to 5000TEU and bulk carriers up to 93.000DWT) have been build, owned and operated by the family. Present fleet:

Jan Ritscher

Jan Ritscher


Shipyard: Kvaerner Warnow
Warnemünde
Type: CV 2500
Delivery: 1999
Length: 208,3 Meter
Breadth: 29,8 Meter
Draught: 11,4 Meter
GRT: 25705
TEU: 2524
Reefer: 394
ME Type: MAN 7L70MC
Speed: 21 kts

Jonni Ritscher

Jonni Ritscher


Shipyard: J.J. Sietas KG
Type: Sietas 170b
Delivery: 2006
Length: 178,6 Meter
Breadth: 27,6 Meter
Draught: 10,87 Meter
GRT: 17.360
TEU: 1.856
Reefer: 385
ME Type: MAN 6L70ME-C
Speed: 21 kts

Helle Ritscher

Helle Ritscher


Shipyard: J.J. Sietas KG
Type: Sietas 170b
Delivery: 2006
Length: 178,6 Meter
Breadth: 27,6 Meter
Draught: 10,87 Meter
GRT: 17.360
TEU: 1.856
Reefer: 385
ME Type: MAN 6L70ME-C
Speed: 21 kts

Jan Ritscher

Jan Ritscher


Shipyard: Kvaerner Warnow
Warnemünde
Type: CV 2500
Delivery: 1999
Length: 208,3 Meter
Breadth: 29,8 Meter
Draught: 11,4 Meter
GRT: 25705
TEU: 2524
Reefer: 394
ME type: MAN 7L70MC
Speed: 21 kts

Jonni Ritscher

Jonni Ritscher


Shipyard: J.J. Sietas KG
Type: Sietas 170b
Delivery: 2006
Length: 178,6 Meter
Breadth: 27,6 Meter
Draught: 10,87 Meter
GRT: 17.360
TEU: 1.856
Reefer: 385
ME Type: MAN 6L70ME-C
Speed: 21 kts

Helle Ritscher

Helle Ritscher


Shipyard: J.J. Sietas KG
Type: Sietas 170b
Delivery: 2006
Length: 178,6 Meter
Breadth: 27,6 Meter
Draught: 10,87 Meter
GRT: 17.360
TEU: 1.856
Reefer: 385
ME Type: MAN 6L70ME-C
Speed: 21 kts

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