29th June 2023
Williams Shipping’s 129th anniversary
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. […]
24th May 2023
Portsmouth and Williams Shipping pilot new partnership
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 […]
23rd May 2023
The Benefits of Using Premium Marine Engine Lubricants
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 […]
3rd April 2023
What is cargo handling: A Q&A with our cargo specialists
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 […]
14th March 2023
Marine apprentices: 5-day course on the Isle of Wight
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 […]
