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23rd December 2020
Major expansion in Williams Shipping storage facility at Southampton Docks
Williams Shipping opened an innovative 1,000m² warehouse this month, providing extra capacity at their existing storage and warehousing facility by the docks in Millbrook, Southampton.
8th October 2020
Wiltango supports river restoration project
Williams Shipping Pembroke has deployed one of their road transportable workboats, Wiltango to assist in shoring up the bank of the River Towy in Carmarthen. Williams are pleased to be supporting Salix, an innovative company providing sustainable solutions to soil erosion and river restoration projects. Salix have developed a product called AquaRockBags. AquaRockBags are a biodegradable […]
24th September 2020
Williams Shipping uses specialist low-loader trailers to move 200 tonne crane
Williams Shipping used their new 150 tonne truck recently to assist Delden’s move one of their 200 tonne cranes, which had been working in Jersey, back to their head office in Nottinghamshire. Due to the size of the crane, Williams heavy haulage driver Tom, took their 4–axle low-loader stacked with a 4-axle semi low-loader and […]
13th August 2020
Certificate of Appreciation from Nautical Institute
Yesterday, Williams Shipping received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Nautical Institute for their efforts in assisting with the repatriation of seafarers during the lockdown. The Nautical Institute is the global body for maritime professionals. Its aim is to promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry and to represent the interests of […]
14th July 2020
Wilcarry 250 Retrofitted as Spacer Barge for LNG Refuelling
Our barges are often used as spacers to keep tankers away from the vessel they are refuelling. Even in calm conditions, movement of the vessels can potentially cause damage, especially when equipment like lifeboats overhangs. A flat-top barge is secured alongside the vessel to keep it and the tanker apart. However when the fuel is […]
8th July 2020
Replacing the Pontoon Bridge for Island Sailing Club
The Island Sailing Club (ISC) sits at the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The ISC is known internationally as organiser of the annual Round the Island Race, which often sees over 1000 vessels compete in a number of professional and amateur categories. However, following storms in early 2020 the Club’s pontoon bridge […]
2nd July 2020
High Performance Oil for Marine Engines
Williams Shipping adds Mobilgard™ HSD 15W-40, ExxonMobil’s high performance oil for high speed marine diesel engines This oil will help inland and coastal vessel operators enhance engine performance and reduce costs Formulated for engines operating in severe conditions Long life reduces oil consumption and waste disposal costs Designed to help enhance engine performance and reduce […]
25th June 2020
Promotion and new certification for Andy Hills
Williams Shipping’s Technical Superintendent Andy Hills has recently been promoted to Warrant Officer First Class in the Army Reserves. Andy (pictured third from left) left the Army in 2015 after 26 years with the Royal Logistics Corp. He subsequently joined the Reserves, serving with the 165 Port and Maritime Regiment. Their HQ is based in […]
18th May 2020
Face Shields for Essential Workers
The shortage of PPE has been a recurring story in the news lately, not just for NHS staff but other essential workers too. One of Williams Shipping’s Pembroke team has been doing his part to help out. Rob, a skipper based in our Welsh office, has been using his 3D printer to make frames for […]
2nd April 2020
Keeping Business Moving
While many retailers and non-essential works have been closed, government advice has been clear: if businesses are able to carry on safely, they should do so. Southampton As a port, Southampton is of critical importance to the UK. In a normal year it handles one fifth of the UK’s trade with non-EU countries and is […]
