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Press release |
WSS perfectly placed to serve growing Asian cruise business
With Royal Caribbean’s headline-grabbing Quantum of the Seas home-ported in Shanghai for 2015 and TUI Cruises launching its inaugural Asian season; all eyes are on Asia’s rapidly expanding cruise market.
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WSS appoints new Ships Agency Manager for China
Heading up the ships agency sales team in China, Emilia Shao brings both in-depth industry experience and an eclectic academic background to one of WSS’s largest agency markets.
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WSS warns of potential problems with ECA-busting low sulphur fuels
New 0.1% sulphur limits in emission control areas (ECA) have increased the use of distillate fuels, but without careful management and treatment, they can cause significant harm to engines according to WSS experts.
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WSS opens distribution hub in Korea
New distribution centre offers improved product lead times for customers in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan
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Ctrip appoints WSS as General Agent for cruise ship venture
China’s leading travel services provider Ctrip has strengthened its expansion into the cruise market with the appointment of Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) as its General Agent in China.
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Thome Ship Management signs Safety Service Agreement with WSS
Singapore-based Thome have signed a Safety Service agreement with Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS).
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Wilhelmsen insights |
Proper cargo hold cleaning procedures mean good risk management
What is the most important part of a bulk carrier? The bridge perhaps or maybe the engine room? In truth, it is cargo holds that are the key to the ship’s profitability.
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Wilhelmsen insights | Updated
R-22 – The Final Countdown
For Europe R-22 is a refrigerant of the past,as it was phased out across the EU back in 2010, due to it’s Ozone Depletion Potential. However, the rest of the world is still using R-22 , despite the fact that it will be completely phased out by the Montreal Protocol in 2030.
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Wilhelmsen insights | Updated
Prepare for a low GWP future
New F-gas regulation was introduced in the EU - January 2015. All vessels today have requirements for refrigeration on-board. The following paper states how, and what will be restricted.
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Wilhelmsen insights | Updated
Protecting and promoting seafarer health in the maritime eco-system
Seafaring has always been considered a dangerous occupation. The crews of merchant ships are exposed to extremes of weather, operational hazards and dangerous cargoes to say nothing of the risks from serious casualties. But while the focus of loss prevention and safety initiatives is rightly on protecting seafarers from physical accidents, the risks to health from shipboard infections are an ever present danger.