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17th December 2021
Our longest load of 2021
As we come to the end of 2021, we can look back at a year full of challenges and achievements. As the country began to recover from the pandemic, this year brought us a lot of lessons in ensuring the transportation of heavy and abnormal loads abides by changing regulations whilst maintaining the utmost […]
18th November 2021
Williams Shipping Partners with Hares of Hampshire for 2022 charity event
Williams Shipping take their corporate social responsibility very seriously. For years we have donated to charities who are doing great work supporting the local communities. Whether we take part in charity fundraisers and events or run our own events or our staff taking part in sporting events, supporting charities runs through the core of […]
15th July 2021
Donna celebrates 25 years in good company at Williams Shipping
The marine sector has been slow to change to synthetic lubricants, perhaps due to the higher up-front cost. But using synthetic instead of mineral oil can lead to increases in vessel productivity, as well as better fuel economy, far outweighing the initial oil cost. In this blog we look at the difference and advantages of using synthetic oil.
23rd June 2021
Williams Shipping celebrates Tony’s sterling service
LGV driver Tony Willis has driven Williams Shipping trucks for 25 years. In this blog post we celebrate the sterling service of Tony Willis.
7th June 2021
Access multiple services from our berth in Southampton Port
Williams Shipping’s deep water berth in Southampton Docks is ideally located, giving access to our comprehensive quayside marine facilities as well as links to our extensive transport and logistics and storage and warehousing services.
17th May 2021
Williams Shipping welcomes new apprentices
We are pleased to welcome two new marine apprentices to our Pembroke operations. Jamie Gainfort and Osian Lewis started at the beginning of May and will share their time between coursework and hands-on experience at our Pembroke site for 18-24 months.
13th May 2021
The benefits of synthetic lubricants
The marine sector has been slow to change to synthetic lubricants, perhaps due to the higher up-front cost. But using synthetic instead of mineral oil can lead to increases in vessel productivity, as well as better fuel economy, far outweighing the initial oil cost. In this blog we look at the difference and advantages of using synthetic oil.
6th April 2021
Pegasus Bridge dive support
Williams Shipping vessels work in a broad range of marine environments, some of which allow our crews to indulge in a little history. This time they enjoyed a close-up look at Pegasus Bridge, famed for its role in the D-Day landings in 1944.
29th March 2021
Williams Shipping apprentice gains Distinction
We are delighted to celebrate the success of our first Apprentice, Emma Horsefield, who has just passed her final apprenticeship exam to achieve a Distinction in her Level 3 City & Guilds Business Administration Diploma.
How good oil analysis can save you money
As lockdown eases and transport demand grows, the marine industry is among those facing significant increases in the cost of lubricants. But with one simple step you can reduce your overall oil cost, make major savings on fuel, and deliver significant improvements in vessel productivity.
