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2023: Transport highlights of the year In today’s fast-paced world, logistics plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods, services, and information across vast distances. From the transportation of raw materials to the delivery of finished products to consumers, logistics serves as the backbone of the global economy.  Our transport division conducts […]

Finding the best marine lubricant involves considering several factors, such as the specific application, equipment type, environmental regulations, and manufacturer recommendations. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you identify the most suitable marine lubricant: Understand your marine equipment and requirements Determine the type of marine equipment you have (e.g., engines, gears, hydraulics) and their specific […]

The marine industry is constantly growing and has always played a vital role in global trade and transportation. As the industry evolves and adapts, advancements in technology, environmental consciousness, and shifting geopolitical landscapes are poised to reshape this essential sector. This blog will try to predict how the marine industry could look in the next […]

Fitting that Williams Shipping’s 129th anniversary falls on the 29th day of the month! 29th June 2023, 129 years after George Williams first acquired a vessel named “Spec” in 1894 and started his own business. To this day, we are still looked after by the Williams family, and we have no intention to stop now. […]

Williams Shipping marked their pilot boarding agreement with Portsmouth International Port, by welcoming their new pilot boats to the city earlier today. Portsmouth International Port’s pilots have detailed knowledge of Portsmouth Harbour and are experts on how to manoeuvre a wide range of vessels. They board ships in the outer Solent and help the crew to guide the […]

There are many options when it comes to choosing what to lubricate marine engines with, with multiple manufacturers, all with their own formulations, it can be a challenge to look beyond the basic OEM requirements and make choices to improve the overall engine health. The reality is all engine oils are not made equal and […]

Q: 1. What is cargo handling?  A: Cargo handling is the process of loading, lashing, and unloading different types of cargo, which can vary in all kinds of weights and sizes. A lot of these may require specialist lifting and handling equipment and skill sets. Q: 2. How many jobs are completed each week and […]

At the end of last year, in November 2022, we welcomed 5 new marine apprentices to our team, three in Southampton and two in Pembroke. Our apprentices have applied via the UKSA charity organisation, based on the Isle of Wight, which gives young adults a chance to join different businesses and receive a qualification after […]

Williams Shipping is happy to welcome “Willsupport” to its workboat fleet. The vessel immediately started work at our Pembroke base and further expands our capabilities and commitment to servicing the marine industry in this region. The vessel Willsupport is a Meercat RT18 workboat with excellent cargo capabilities. She is a twin screw vessel with 560hp. […]

2022 has been a very exciting year for Williams Shipping, full of shows and events that we have attended and causes to which we have contributed. During the year we have dedicated a lot of our time to charity. We have been quite busy this year, it’s the first time in a couple of years […]