Recognising our top 3 savers in single-use plastic water bottles

During our data compilation for WSM’s sustainability report 2021, we found that the total single use plastic water bottle purchased for our managed vessels have reduced by 32% year-on-year. We decided to surprise the top contributors in the technical team for their dedication and hard work to drive this message together with the crew onboard. 

Since 2019, we have pledged to reduce our dependency on single use plastic water onboard and the results has been very encouraging. It just goes to show that with consistency and persistence, we can achieve common goals together. 

The top 3 contributors for the significant reduction in 2021 are:

• WSM Malaysia - Dry Team
• WSM Korea
• WSM Singapore - Frontline Team

In this recognition, we have presented a small token of appreciation to the teams for this achievement. We believe that this gesture would make their persistent efforts all the more rewarding and enjoyable.

Our team shared some insights on what they have done to achieve the significant reduction in consumption of single-use plastic water bottle in their fleet: 

​​​​​​​Awareness campaign and management drive - Consistent messaging through onboard visuals, awareness driven by senior management during their vessel visits and communication from senior officers to their crew.

Upgrading the water dispenser onboard - With owner's approval, we have upgraded the water dispenser onboard. Water dispenser maintenance schedule and water test results are visible to all crew to increase their confidence on the water onboard. 

Crew being the catalyst for change - We are fortunate to have our crew fully on board for continuously using the steel water bottles that we provided them. Like us, they truly care for the environment and are fully supportive with our mission to reduce single-use plastics.

The teams are cautious in rejoicing since they knew that much remains to be done until we can finally make our ships plastic free. However, we do want to celebrate small wins too.

​​​​​​​We thank the teams for their perseverance and will continue to aim high in our sustainable goals!

Some happy recipients from the KL Bulk team with their wireless speakers as a few more were away for business.

The Singapore Frontline team giving a thumbs-up for good work and the Google Nest.


The Korea WW team chose an ice-maker and W-branded tumblers to celebrate the hot summer in style!