Ship management

At Wilhelmsen Ship Management, we have an extensive range of solutions for all vessel segments to offer you the management services you want – when and where you need them.

Our third party ship management services include technical management, crew management, risk management & systems, vessel accounting and procurement services. We also offer dry docking, new building supervision and inventory of hazardous materials. Our experiences and strengths in ship management are enhanced by this long tradition of operating a global fleet of commercial vessels. We strive to maintain and extend our tradition and reputation for high-quality, professional services to the worldwide maritime industry.

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Teamwork and accountability on board transform cruise critics to advocates

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) shares the core essence of a fair and just working culture that contributes to excellent cruise ship management.

Wilhelmsen insights | 10. May 2018
Paal Berg Lande , Fleet Manager - Cruise Segment
Considerations for scrubber retrofitting

With only a couple of years to the 2020 enforcement for controlled sulfur emissions, shipowners will have to make the decision to either switch to low-sulfur marine fuel oil (LSFO) or install exhaust gas scrubbers (EGCS – Exhaust Gas Cleaning systems).

Wilhelmsen insights | 26. Dec 2017
Sanjiv Rastogi , Head of New Building and Technical Services, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Improving hull performance through IoT

Reducing fuel consumption and carbon emission is high on the agenda of most owners and charterers today. Through on-board sensors and technology, Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) shows how it is done.

Wilhelmsen insights | 22. Nov 2017
Paal Berg Lande , Fleet Manager - Cruise Segment, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Maintaining your IHM

Completing an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), is only the beginning of compliance. It is the ship owner's responsibility to ensure continuous conformity of the Inventory.

Wilhelmsen insights | 23. Feb 2018
Rick Power , Senior Manager - IHM

Ship Management chews on the digital shipping pie

Digital Shipping is the buzz word many has coined for the future of shipping.

Wilhelmsen insights | 24. May 2017
Christina Cheh , Vice President - Global HSEQ, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Building crew of the future

Having state-of-the-art installations are good. Having competent crew who know how to handle them even better.

Wilhelmsen insights | 14. Sep 2017
Espen Sending , Vice President - Marine Personnel, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Getting your vessel out from the cold

Reactivating your LNG vessel to seaworthy conditions

Wilhelmsen insights | 07. Aug 2017
Don Jenkins , Vessel Manager, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Ballast Water Management Enters into Force: Are you well prepared?

2017 is the year when ship owners are pressed to make a decision on their BWMS. Still, ship owners are unwilling to decide on ballast water treatment systems until the standards are finalized.

Wilhelmsen insights | 16. Mar 2017
Sanjiv Rastogi , Head of New Building & Technical Services, WIlhelmsen Ship Management

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Wilhelmsen Ship Management cooperates with WestEast Marine for newbuilding supervision in China

Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s experienced newbuilding team will offer newbuilding supervision services to the mass market with reinforced technical expertise from WestEast Marine Consulting.
NorSea Group and Wilhelmsen wins maintenance contract in offshore wind

NSG Wind and Wilhelmsen Ship Management have together won a five year frame agreement with TenneT, a leading European electricity transmission system operator.
WSM joins the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is now a member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) to champion the elimination of bribes, facilitation payments and other forms of corruption.

New Building Supervision

Total supervision of your new building from specification review to delivery.
Crew Management

We are in the business of attracting, developing and retaining the best set of crew for you. Our management centres are supported by global manning offices to recruit skilled seafarers and coordinate all your crewing needs.
Technical Management

The best experience in technical management with tailor-made solutions.
Risk Management & Systems

Risk Management & Systems is the cornerstone of our operations. Our quality assurance is set at a high standard to safeguard ship owners, crew and the public from any risk.

Global Procurement Services

We play a key role in supporting our customers’ vessels by focusing on the timely delivery of supplies and services that are value for money and compliant with regulatory and international requirements.
Lay-Up Management

We strongly believe in vessel preservation and maintenance during lay-up. This is essential to ensure vessel performance is optimal when reactivated.
Dry Docking

With professional planning, preparation and execution, we make dry docking predictable and efficient.
Vessel Accounting

Excellence in finance and accounting services.

Inventory of Hazardous Materials

WSM recommends you to keep your Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) a living document. We provide Class certified IHM for all types of vessels anywhere in the world.
Cruise & Passenger Vessel Management

Lifetime care and support for your vessels
International Maritime Training Centre

Training is not an expense. It is an investment.