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Dubai launches Maritime Advisory Council to strengthen position as global shipping leader
Dubai has launched an ambitious initiative to engage more closely with maritime businesses as it looks to consolidate its position as one of the world’s foremost shipping centres. The newly created Maritime Advisory Council (MAC), led by the Dubai Maritime
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service acquires TIMM AS
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TIMM AS. “The Timm acquisition reinforces our position as a global player within marine products,” says Bjørge Grimholt, President at Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS). Timm is a leading provider
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WSS moves to strengthen position in Asian offshore market
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is pleased to announce that Frank Liang has been named Regional Offshore Manager Asia, tasked with building the company’s business with rig contractors. According to Sean Neilan, Sales & Marketing Director in Asia Pacific, Liang will
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Electric Arc Welding Onboard: Essential Safety Checks and Precautions
It is crucial that welding equipment and gases are handled in a safe and secure way - safety in operation must always be a priority. Take note of these safety checks and precautions that crew should adhere to before and during electric arc welding onboard
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Wilhelmsen insights |
Corrosion Prevention in Steam Boiler Systems
The most common failure and repair issue is the damaging effects of corrosion - it is estimated that the cost of boiler repairs due to corrosion can be in the order of $50,000 to over $1m, plus cost of time off hire. The majority of Marine steam boiler systems
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Black market refrigerants pose major shipping risk
Disposable cylinders represent a significant risk to port workers and support a black market in counterfeit refrigerants. In 2011, several refrigerated, reefer containers exploded, killing three port workers. While there has been no further tragedies since
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Shipowners advised to exercise caution in face of growing dangers and expense under R-22 phase out
Wilhelmsen Ships Service, a leading global provider of services and products to the shipping industry, is warning of price, supply and safety risks in the run-up to the global ban on R-22 (chlorodifluoromethane or HCFC) refrigerant. The colourless gas, which
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WSS primed for Asian growth through new Busan hub
Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s (WSS) new Northeast Asia Distribution Centre, located in Busan, South Korea, has reason to celebrate. Not only is the 6,500 sq. m warehouse facility fast approaching its first birthday, it’s also helped the firm consolidate its position
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WSS aims to build Ships Agency offering by getting ‘up close and personal’
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is aiming to consolidate its position within the Ships Agency segment by building stronger agent-customer relationships. By doing so, Frederic Fontarosa believes the firm can offer enhanced efficiency, understanding and value
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service: Mastering complex logistics
From racing boats to steel pipelines, windmill blades to massive hydraulic hammers, Wilhelmsen Ships Service personnel in the Middle East can move just about anything, anywhere. Last summer, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) was contracted to source ocean transportation