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Press release |
The fourth-generation owner of the Wilhelmsen group, Wilhelm Wilhelmsen, has passed away
Wilhelm Wilhelmsen (born 8 June 1937) passed away yesterday on 22 February. Through a long career, he was a very well-respected business leader and spokesperson for Norwegian shipping and the maritime industry at large. Wilhelm Wilhelmsen represented the fourth-generation
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Results for the fourth quarter 2019
“The maritime industry has experienced a longer period with head wind, and it is pleasing to see that our operating results are stronger year over year,” says Thomas Wilhelmsen, group CEO, about 2019 results. Commenting more specifically on the fourth quarter
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Wilhelmsen makes landmark commercial delivery of 3D printed parts to Berge Bulk vessel
Berge Mafadi, a Berge Bulk vessel has received the world’s first commercial delivery of 3d printed scupper plugs, as part of Wilhelmsen’s Early Adopter Program. The program, where customers have exclusive access to on-demand additive manufacturing was launched
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Wilhelmsen insights | Updated
Being prepared for increased threats at sea
Maritime security will continue to remain in focus in 2020 in consideration of the increasing threat of West Africa Piracy, concerns to shipping in the Straits of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf due to tensions between US-Iran, and random piracy activity spikes in
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Wilhelmsen insights |
A different kind of reality for the maritime industry
outside the shipping industry rarely appreciate the inherent challenges we face in ensuring that American designed shoes, manufactured in Vietnam, are always in stock and on shelves in Hong Kong sneaker stores day in and day out. Or that German cars are sat in
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Wilhelmsen insights |
China: LNG trucks
With the National “VI Emissions Standard (Phase 1)” coming into effect in China as of the 1st April, Chinese truck manufacturers do not seem to be slowing down with their LNG revolution! All the top 7 tuck manufacturers are building LNG powered trucks at never
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Wilhelmsen insights | Updated
EU F-gas Regulation: What it means for the Maritime Industry
Due to the current state of global warming, the F-Gas Regulation was enacted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. This article will examine the rules of this regulation and how ship-owners can abide by it. Introduction Fluorinated
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Wilhelmsen insights | Updated
Smarter Sewage Treatment with Probiotic Cleaners
Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage were laid down in Annex IV of MARPOL. This article will explore the features of probiotic cleaners, their uses and how they aid the treatment of waste aboard ships. Introduction Annex IV of MARPOL sets
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Wilhelmsen insights |
China: Hunger for Cleaner Energy
China's drive for cleaner energy has pushed for an increase in the number of LNG terminals. With the shift from coal to LNG use, China has experienced greater cost-savings. China’s Desire for LNG Outside of China, the hunger for cleaner power generation may
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Wilhelmsen insights |
Lifespan of Ropes
Determining the exact lifespan of a rope can be difficult, as there are numerous factors that can influence how long a rope can be used on board a vessel. In this article, the factors that affect a rope's service life and actions you can take to prolong the rope's