Wilhelmsen campaigns for onboard safety

The campaign comprises inspections of onboard equipment to provide help and guidance to shipowners in complying with local and national standards and promoting crew competence.

Working with leading shipowners and managers, WSS has completed dozens of onboard inspections and produced reports that enable superintendents and crew to practise safe and efficient welding.

In response to the campaign, Milan Smrcek, TMA Monaco, said: “The inspection report is really comprehensive and has been forwarded to the vessel for action on improving the safety of the on-board welding installation in near future. Our crews have a very busy work schedule but at the end of the day, they understand that properly maintained and safe installation can prevent them from being injured.”

Danny Ingemann, business director, marine products, WSS says the response from owners validates the need to raise awareness among crews of the need for safe practice and high quality equipment when carrying out welding.

“The strong link that the Unitor brand has with shipowners and seafarers means we can fulfil equipment needs while maintaining a central focus on the safety of welding practices. The safety inspection service provides a practical means for owners to assess their current outfit, identify where improvements can be made and take steps to invest where needed,” Mr Ingemann added.

The core welding safety offer combines upgraded versions of Unitor-branded welding equipment, the provision of tailored solution packages, safety inspection services and improved logistics for fast and flexible supply of hardware and consumables.

Additional training from WSS’ marine products specialists will be teamed with improved customer services throughout the WSS global network.