Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder Al Seer Marine is interested in acquiring insolvent Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH, the Chief Operating Officer of the potential investor told news agency DPA. The interest in a potential deal is serious, Holger Schulte-Hillen said, confirming an earlier media report. The insolvency administrator of Lloyd-Werft, Per Hendrik Heerma, also confirmed that talks are being held with various investors who are interested in taking over the ailing shipyard, including its employees. The talks are in an advanced stage and a deal is expected at the beginning of March, according to Christoph Morgen, the insolvent administrator of MW Werften Holdings part of which is Lloyd-Werft Bremerhaven.