The company's purpose is to operate inland vessels. The company is authorized to conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to this purpose or is suitable to promote it. This includes, in particular, the purchase, sale, rental and leasing of ships of all kinds, chartering and handling of directly and indirectly related business. Furthermore, it can conduct cargo handling and forwarding business, as well as provide financial services and consulting. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and/or abroad, acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate or intellectual property rights in Switzerland and/or abroad, and conduct all commercial, financial or other business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In addition, the company can grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, as well as to third parties, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of all kinds for the liabilities of such persons or group companies, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.