Shipping is the cleanest form of transport and while much progress has been made to reduce its impact on the environment, there is still a lot of potential for further improvement. We at Wilhelmsen Maritime Services believe that environmental thinking makes good business sense and that by working together with our customers we can make a difference.
We have therefore collected all of our environmental products and services into one concept under the following endorsement:
Our environmental solutions cover four areas in which we will develop competitive products and services that provide benefits to our customers. The areas include emissions to air, waste management, water treatment and energy management. The products and services embody the best environmental solutions available throughout the ship’s life cycle, from design to recycling.
In addition, the WMS group companies offer advisory services in all these areas. Already in the design phase, services can ensure optimized power for shipboard lighting, HVAC and electrical installations.
During the building phase we can supply systems that link the ship’s electrical systems to the land based power grid; treat ballast water; reduce emissions of noxious gases and particles; reduce discharges of oily water, optimize fuel efficiency and reduce sludge.
During the ship’s operating lifetime, we offer a range of environmentally responsible refrigerants and equipment that prevent leaks into the atmosphere; a wide range of environmentally acceptable cleaning and maintenance chemicals; products for cleaning up oil spills; recycling preparation services; energy optimisation of HVAC systems, lighting and electrical equipment; identification of areas for energy optimisation; power management for generation and distribution plants; training courses; inspections and audits; incident investigation and prevention, as well as clean lay-up service.
Finally, during the recycling stage of a ship’s life cycle, we offer project management services and advice on green recycling.
Business benefits
Our range of products and services are designed to solve environmental problems while delivering benefits to the customer. Using an example of the Unitor Fuel Homogeniser, here is how it works: the system reduces the size of fuel oil droplets prior to combustion. As a result, the fuel burns more efficiently, resulting in fewer emissions and less engine sludge. This gives improved operational performance and efficiency and reduces the total cost of ownership. The ship owner enjoys a better image and contributes to a better marine environment.
An open-ended portfolio
The portfolio of environmental solutions is under continual expansion and development. The following products and services are currently included:
Emissions to air: cold ironing, fuel homogenisers (air), refrigerants and refrigeration service, equipment for NOx reduction, water based and clean agent fire suppression systems.
Waste management: clean lay-up services, green recycling, fuel homogenisers (waste) and waste management equipment.
Water treatment: ballast water treatment systems, sustainable chemicals, equipment for reducing oily water pollution and sludge and oil spill equipment.
Energy management: Fuel efficiency improvement systems, HVAC optimisation services, power management systems, power optimisation for lighting and electrical equipment.
In addition, training courses, inspections, compliance monitoring, system evaluations and project management are offered covering these areas.
A matter of confidence
The above endorsement symbolises that the product or service delivered to the customer is based on the best or most appropriate technology available at the time of delivery, by the world’s largest maritime service and supply network.