Andrew Jackson facilitates Casper River’s first barge purchase

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has recently assisted newco Casper River and Canal Transport (“Casper River”), a subsidiary of Casper Chartering Limited, on its purchase of Off-Roader from MMS Offshore Renewables Services Limited (MMS).

Off-Roader is the first vessel in Casper River’s fleet and offers an economic and environmentally friendly water transport link on the UK’s inland waterways.  The vessel – converted by MMS at its yard in Hull – is capable of carrying up to 500 mt per load, the equivalent of 25 fully laden HGVs per load.

Peter Buffam, director at Casper River, said: – “We’re really excited to have formed Casper River and Canal Transport as part of the Casper Group offering, which means we’re able to ship our customers’ cargo arriving from Europe, North Africa and the Baltic to Britain’s east coast – at which point Off-Roader completes the onward journey and carries the cargo inland using Britain’s waterways, and vice versa, with numerous benefits, not least to the environment.

“We are very grateful for the guidance given to us by the team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors who moved swiftly on the purchase of Off-Roader. She is already providing much needed support and has recently completed her maiden voyage.”

Dominic Ward, senior partner and head of shipping and transport, added: – “It has been a pleasure to assist Casper River on its first vessel purchase. We have worked with the Casper team for several years and it is great to see this valuable addition to group”.