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WSS expands Chinese operation

Upgrading its service stations in Shanghai and Guangzhou Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is expanding and upgrading its service stations in Shanghai and Guangzhou.This is in direct response to market demand for fire, rescue and safety (FRS) services said Jason Chew, general manager China."As demand for professional Fire, Safety and Rescue services in China continues to grow at a fast pace, we are recruiting and training a team of qualified technicians to service our customers. In addition, we are expanding our capabilities across China to provide our solutions to local customers, as well as continuing to support international vessels," Chew said.As part of the expansion programme, WSS' Guangzhou workshop has been relocated and its capacity increased to 850 sq m, now including storage and space to enable the servicing of 120 liferafts each month. In addition, six highly trained in-house service technicians and three service vehicles manage service jobs throughout Southern China."Investing in manpower, more advanced equipment and tools allows for better efficiency and improved customer service. We currently deliver about three dozen orders per month, which includes offshore projects. By utilising the upgraded service station and our extended network, we are confident that we can increase the amount of servicing ...

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Green Makes Sense

Says WMS President at EXPO 2012 Dag Schjerven, president and CEO Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS), addressed the need for the international maritime industry to adopt a green shipping ethos at yesterday's EXPO 2012 in Korea. "Some have criticised the IMO for acting too slowly and it has been suggested local regulation might be more effective. Whilst we agree that regional initiatives have made an important contribution to the cause, exclusively-local regulation would make it very difficult for international ship owners to operate effectively. And a global industry like shipping needs global rules and standards," he said.Mr Schjerven discussed how the combination of engineering and global network capabilities has made it possible to develop environmental solutions for Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) customers worldwide:"By offering the best available technologies in the market we can help our customers stay compliant and reduce their vessel operating costs. The less energy a ship consumes the less fuel it will burn, resulting in reduced pollution and cost savings. The majority of vessels use large amounts of chemicals for cleaning, maintenance, water and fuel treatment. Our companies, such as Wilhelmsen Ships Service, are leading the way in bringing environmentally acceptable marine chemicals into the market.""Through continuous adjustments ...

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Wilhelmsen Ships Service Strengthens Its Marine Chemicals Offer

Launching portfolio with Unitor and Nalfleet product brands Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is launching a revised portfolio with Unitor and Nalfleet product brands as the first part of their strengthened marine chemicals offer today. When this scheme has been fully rolled out it will offer an increased product range, enhanced customer service, specialist support in the form of an innovative new customer portal and an improved global logistics network.Graham Hunter, Business Director Marine Chemicals says; "The concept called Active Solutions is about people, products - and ultimately - better performance. This is more than a just a make-up exercise, I believe the full version of the new offer will be a game changer in this business. We've worked closely with our customers to look at critical operational issues affecting them. We know that crew competence and health and safety are a key concern for all owners and operators. Also, the shortage of time due to a multitude of other pressures means that it can be difficult to stay on top of changes in regulation and increasing environmental legislation"."Active Solutions has been developed with the aim of assisting our customers in solving these issues and providing solid, long term solutions. Although ...

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