Barwil Unitor Ships Service

Barwil Unitor Ships Service, now known as Wilhelmsen Ships Service, is a prominent provider of products and services to the maritime industry. The company has a rich history dating back to 1861, originating from Wilh. Wilhelmsen, a global maritime industry group headquartered in Norway.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service offers a broad range of services and products designed to support vessels throughout their lifecycle. These include:

Marine Products: Supplies essential products like chemicals, gases, safety equipment, and maintenance products that ensure the smooth operation and safety of maritime vessels.

Technical Services: Provides onboard and offshore repair, maintenance, and inspection services. This includes safety inspections, calibration of instruments, and repair of vital ship equipment.

Logistics: Offers comprehensive logistics services to manage the entire supply chain for marine and offshore industries, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods and services.

Agency Services: Acts as a port agent, assisting vessels with customs clearance, crew changes, and coordination of cargo operations.

Safety Services: Focuses on life-saving equipment and operational safety, providing firefighting equipment, personal protection gear, and lifesaving appliances.

The company prides itself on its commitment to safety, reliability, and sustainability, aiming to be a trusted partner to the maritime industry. With a global network of service stations, warehouses, and highly skilled professionals, Wilhelmsen Ships Service maintains a significant footprint in key ports and hubs around the world, providing consistent, high-quality service to maritime customers.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service's integration of advanced technology and digital solutions also plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and providing value-added services tailored to meet the evolving needs of the shipping industry.

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Maritime News

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16 hours ago

Terminal operators in a major oil port in east China's Shandong province are set to introduce measures to ban shadow fleet vessels and curb visits by other old tankers, according to an official notice seen by Reuters and a tanker tracker.The measures, to take effect from November 1, would ban vessels using fake IMO numbers and ships of 31 years or older, which traders said would target what is known as the shadow fleet that transports oil under Western sanctions.Four terminal operators at Huangdao Port last week issued the notice, seen by Reuters, a month after the United States designated an oil terminal in nearby Dongjiakou port as receiving Iranian oil carried by vessels under sanctions.

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Bureau Veritas Greenlights Ammonia-Powered LR2 Tanker with PEM Fuel Cells

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