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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 […]

Williams Shipping are delighted to be welcoming a further 5 apprentices into the business this week. Two will be based at our Pembroke site and three will be based in Southampton. This takes our total number of marine apprentices to 9. Two of our new apprentices are women, and we’re really pleased to be encouraging […]

Williams Shipping held the first breakfast meeting since 2019 on Friday, the 4th of November. The pandemic caused a two-year delay between events, but fortunately this year we had the chance to invite professionals from in and around the port of Southampton, ports across the Solent, and marine and logistics personnel to our exclusive breakfast.  […]

We were delighted to be revalidated with our Silver Award for the ERS (Employment Recognition Scheme) this year. The Scheme acknowledges employers who provide exceptional support to the Armed Forces community. Williams Shipping have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to show our commitment and support to the Armed Forces Community and we proudly promote these […]