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Press release | 13. Feb 2015 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

Results for fourth quarter 2014

WWH delivered a slight decrease in total income and an operating profit on par with the previous quarter, adjusted for non-recurring items. The group’s activity level is expected to continue into 2015, supported by stronger USD and lower fuel costs.In the
Press release | 06. Jan 2016 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

Christian Berg hired as new group CFO

Christian Berg is hired as new group CFO in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and succeeds Nils P Dyvik, who retires. Mr Berg takes up the new position in April 2016.“I have had the great pleasure and privilege of working with Nils P Dyvik for many years. He has
Press release | 11. Jan 2016 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

NorSea Group sells properties for NOK 875 million to Asset Buyout Partners

NorSea Group, owned 40% by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding Invest AS, has announced an agreement to sell five oil and gas properties to Asset Buyout Partners. The value of the transaction is NOK 875 million including debt.According to Leif Emil Brekke, CEO of NorSea
Press release | 10. Feb 2016 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

Restructuring in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA

The board of directors of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) has endorsed the board of Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA’s (WWASA) proposal to carry out a restructuring of the company. In the new suggested structure, Den Norske Amerikalinje AS (owning the 12% shareholding
Press release | 19. Jan 2012 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

WSS delivers oil pollution response compliance in Chinese ports

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the introduction of agency services covering Ship Pollution Response Organization (SPRO) regulations for vessels calling at ports in China. The provision of the service follows new requirements introduced by the
Press release | 25. Jan 2012 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

WSS delivers automated boiler and cooling water treatment for major customer

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has signed an agreement to supply boiler and cooling water dosing control units to ten 13,200 TEU newbuilds under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Korea on behalf of Hapag-Lloyd. Integral to the boiler and cooling
Press release | 02. Feb 2012 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

WSS China expands service network to Tianjin

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the opening of a facility in Tianjin, China, taking the total number of WSS agency offices in the region to six, located in Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Dalian, Ningbo and Tianjin. Mr Leo Hao, Manager of WSS Tianjin
Press release | 06. Feb 2012 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

WSS to deliver key presentation at IP Week 2012

Fontarosa, Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s (WSS) Business Director Ships Agency will speak at this year’s prestigious IP Week, to be held at the Park Plaza Riverbank, London, from 20-22 February. Hosted by The Energy Institute, IP (International Petroleum) Week 2012
Press release | 20. Feb 2012 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

WSS expects steady demand from cruise and offshore sector across the Americas throughout 2012

One month before Cruise Ship Miami, one of the maritime and cruise industry’s largest events, Colin Hatton, Regional Vice President for Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) in the Americas has talked of the prospect of steady growth across the region in 2012, despite
Press release | 23. Feb 2012 (Updated 20. Jun 2016)

Significant growth for WSS Marine Products in New Zealand

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has reported consistent growth and increased market awareness over the last few years for its world-leading portfolio of Products in New Zealand, according to Nigel Smith, WSS General Manager for New Zealand and Pacific Islands