Wilhelmsen Ship Management stands as one of the world's largest third-party ship management companies, with a portfolio of close to 400 vessels and approximately 15,000 active seafarers. Since its establishment in 1975 as Barber Ship Management, the company has evolved into a global leader delivering comprehensive technical and crew management services across diverse vessel segments including LNG/LPG, Ro-Ro, container, cruise, bulk carriers, and FPSO/FSO units. Headquartered in Norway and part of the Wilhelmsen group - a maritime enterprise founded in 1861 - the company leverages over 160 years of maritime heritage to provide end-to-end ship management solutions.
The company's global footprint spans operations in more than 125 countries, maintaining an extensive network of maritime professionals delivering services from new building supervision through to green ship recycling. Wilhelmsen Ship Management combines deep technical expertise with innovative digital solutions to optimize vessel performance, safety, and environmental compliance. Their commitment to excellence is built on a foundation of strong corporate values including customer-centric service, continuous learning, stewardship, and collaborative teamwork across their multinational workforce of shore-based staff and seafarers.
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