New addition to our fleet: Willsupport
Willsupport has joined Williams Shipping in our Pembroke base by expanding our capabilities and commitment to the marine industry.
Destination Renewables
Toby Forester attended the launch of Destination Renewables, a new sixth form syllabus dedicated to Marine renewable technologies, led by DP Energy and EDF Renewables UK at Pembrokeshire College
New services in Pembroke port: Willfetch
Williams Shipping’s fast launch, Willfetch is now on the berth at her new home in Pembroke Dock. The vessel is ready and waiting to transfer passengers throughout the haven and the anchorages
Case StudyMEECE Buoy Deployment
The launch of the scientific marine testing buoy for the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, will be helping to tackle the net zero and decarbonising challenge. Known as the Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence buoy, the device will help to solve some of the engineering challenges facing the floating offshore wind industry.
Case StudyWilliams Shipping's 15-year commitment to Pembroke Port
Marine biologists at Swansea University needed assistance with an experiment to learn more about marine life living on construction materials. The task for Williams Shipping was to help recover the frames from the experiment from the bottom of the sea.
Williams Shipping was the best choice for this due to the expertise in marine projects and the right equipment for the job.
Case StudyRecovery frames - Swansea University
Marine biologists at Swansea University needed assistance with an experiment to learn more about marine life living on construction materials. The task for Williams Shipping was to help recover the frames from the experiment from the bottom of the sea.
Williams Shipping was the best choice for this due to the expertise in marine projects and the right equipment for the job.
Case StudySub Hub Tow From Strangford Lough to Pembroke Dock
The challenge was to provide towage and to relocate the Sub Hub from Strangford Lough to Pembroke due to the suitability of vessels in its fleet and as the company has operational bases in Pembroke. Making this relocation best suited for ongoing operational requirements.
Williams Shipping was the best choice for this due to the expertise in complex tows and tows of sensitive equipment.
Williams Shipping welcomes new apprentices
We are pleased to welcome two new marine apprentices to our Pembroke operations. Jamie Gainfort and Osian Lewis started at the beginning of May and will share their time between coursework and hands-on experience at our Pembroke site for 18-24 months.
Case StudyWilliams Shipping delivers renewable energy supplies
To support round-the-clock generation of renewable energy by delivering generators and associated equipment for offshore wind farms across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Williams Shipping - caring for the environment
Williams Shipping is working both internally and with others to make choices that respect the environment, whilst continuing to deliver excellent marine and logistic services. Find out how Williams Shipping is committed to measuring and improving its environmental impact.
BLADE RUNNER TWO providing specialist transport to the renewables sector
Offshore wind turbine blades present a unique transport challenge.
At 80 metres long, the blades manufactured by Vestas on the Isle of Wight cannot be transported by normal vessels, so Williams Shipping operates a purpose-built blade transport barge for the business.
New Multicat WILLCHALLENGE - the latest addition to the Williams Shipping fleet.
Marine services provider Williams Shipping welcomes new Multicat WILLCHALLENGE as the latest addition to the fleet.
New website to spearhead Williams Shipping services to the renewable energy sector
Williams Shipping launches new website to spearhead its services to the renewable energy sector, part of the company’s commitment to long-term investment in Pembroke Dock.
Marine Energy Wales Annual Conference 2021
We are proud to be taking part in the 12th Marine Energy Wales conference which is one of the largest dedicated to marine energy.
Williams Shipping have unparalleled experience in supporting and servicing renewable off-shore industry innovations, including wave, tide and wind energy projects from our Pembroke Dock location.
Case StudyWilliams Shipping supports revolutionary wave energy project
The challenge was to provide towage for a prototype wave energy test device including navigating the shallow approach channel at Ledwood Quay.
Williams Shipping is the only marine contractor based in Milford Haven able to supply small tugs with sufficiently shallow draft to provide this service.
Willtango supports river restoration project
Williams Shipping Pembroke has deployed one of their road transportable workboats, Wiltango to assist in shoring up the bank of the River Towy in Carmarthen.
Williams are pleased to be supporting Salix, an innovative company providing sustainable solutions to soil erosion and river restoration projects.
Case StudyWilliams Shipping brings Terra Marique to shore
The challenge was to transport heavy components unsuitable for road haulage from the decommissioned Murco refinery to Pembroke Dock for onward delivery abroad.
Williams Shipping Pembroke Team provided powerful tugs with shallow draft to manoeuvre specialised cargo barge Terra Marique as close to the beach as possible to facilitate loading direct from the shore.
The creation of a world class renewable energy centre
A major endorsement of the regions ambitions to be a leader in the renewable energy sector.
Spearheaded by the Port of Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock Marine is a £76million project to establish a marine energy centre around the Milford Haven waterway.
Keeping Business Moving
While many retailers and non-essential works have been closed, government advice has been clear: if businesses are able to carry on safely, they should do so.
We want to reassure our customers and partners that we continue to be able to provide our full range of products and services.