Enkhuizen, September 4, 2011 - C De Gier Maritiem and Sea Independent have formed a strategic alliance incorporating yacht sales and other activities. Sea Independent will also dock 'brokerage' yachts at the De Gier Maritiem shipyard in Enkhuizen.

Sea Independent's CEO Marcel Borgmann says: "This strategic alliance between De Gier Maritiem and Sea Independent gives access to a perfect water location - not to mention bringing a high quality yacht services partner on board © which ultimately complements our already existing yacht brokerage service line. "

De Gier Maritiem and Sea Independent focus on the same group of yacht owners, buyers and sellers as  wner/director Henk de Gier succinctly states: "For some time we have been considering the possibility of expanding our yachting services. This alliance offers an excellent opportunity to pass added value to our existing client base." Both companies are optimistic about the upcoming high quality cooperation, in which this strategic alliance will strengthen their individual specializations and provide new customer benefits.

Sea Independent

Sea Independent specializes in brokerage and other mediating services for new and pre-owned motor and sailing yachts in the 14-40 meter range. Sea Independent is comprised of over 25 associated and cooperative companies worldwide; this unique position enables Sea Independent to operate on an international level and opens many new and existing yacht markets.

De Gier Maritiem

De Gier Maritiem focuses on a wide range of yacht services in a broad context and also offers winter docking for both sail and motor yachts. Additionally it has the largest crane capacity on the IJsselmeer because of its' 100 ton crane installation. De Gier Maritiem was interested in yacht brokerage and as such regards the strategic alliance with Sea Independent as a professional move that will enhance and enlarge their existing business profile.