The company's purpose is to operate inland waterway shipping in Europe, provide pilotage and relief services on all types of inland vessels, offer practical training for apprentices and aspiring ship captains, as well as provide nautical expert consulting in the event of ship accidents. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.