By
Rebecca Gibson |
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has become a member of the Cruise Lines Industry Association’s (CLIA) Global Executive Partner Program, strengthening its links to cruise industry owners and operators.
Joining CLIA as a member of the Technical and Supply Chain group, WSS will support CLIA’s technical and regulatory expertise, while interacting with its team on issues and subjects impacting the industry.
“Like other shipping sectors, the cruise market is confronting change in terms of the need for optimisation and efficiency, compliance with regulation and best practice,” said Justin Scholl, key account manager, WSS. “Controlling total cost of ownership over the lifetime of products and services is critical. WSS is uniquely placed to provide such solutions and this partnership enables our experts to work with decision makers within the cruise lines to achieve these goals.”
WSS already provides port agency, safety and technical support services to 279 cruise ships on a global basis.
“We are delighted to welcome WSS as a participant in the Global Executive Partner Program and we look forward to working with them in the coming year to share information, review best practices and discuss emerging issues,” said Christine Duffy, president and CEO, CLIA. “Organisations like WSS are important suppliers to our industry and are critical to its continued growth and success.”