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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 […]
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 […]
20th March 2020
British Safety Awards Winner with Merit
We are pleased to announce Williams Shipping (Marine) has been awarded an International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council. The British Safety Council is dedicated to making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work. The International Safety Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, recognising […]
19th March 2020
Our commitment to supporting our customers
In light of the rapidly changing situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we have implemented proactive precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our employees, suppliers, customers and contractors. As of last week, wherever possible office staff have been working from home and meetings held remotely. Our sites remain open and we have implemented strict […]
23rd February 2020
Donation Helps Southampton Hospital’s Facilities for Older People
Earlier this month Williams Shipping Director Philip Williams presented Southampton Hospital Charity with a cheque to support their work. University Hospital Southampton provides services to 1.3 million people across South Hampshire, plus specialist services such as neuroscience and children’s intensive care. Providing all these services costs an astonishing £1.6m per day, but standard NHS funding […]
30th January 2020
Celebrating a Long Relationship with Red Funnel
A 68-year relationship Last December, Directors Colin and Eric Williams were given a beautiful commemorative bowl by Fran Collins, the CEO of Red Funnel. The gift was given in recognition of Williams Shipping’s 125-year anniversary, and of the long relationship between the two companies. Red Funnel was formed in 1861, just 33 years before Williams […]
16th December 2019
New – Quayside Open Storage
We now have additional quayside storage available at our Southampton Eastern Docks (Dock Gate 4) site. The partially concreted open storage area is ideal for companies using the Port, including vessel operators, cargo handlers and logistics firms. It is inside ABP Dock Gate 4, which has a manned gatepost at the entrance. In addition the […]
