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Local Knowledge in Oman: Towell Barwil (Wilhelmsen Ships Service)

10th February 2014

Local Knowledge in Oman: Towell Barwil (Wilhelmsen Ships Service)
Local Knowledge in Oman: Towell Barwil (Wilhelmsen Ships Service)

The PCN Head Office is pleased to welcome representation in Oman with Wilhelmsen Ships Service Oman (legally registered in Oman as Towell Barwil Co LLC). The company started it''s Oman operations in 1985 and now have 45 staff with offices in Muscat, Sohar, Sur, Duqm and Salalah. Their project cargo services include:

  • Heavy-lift / Project cargo / OOG
  • Cargo handling & operation management
  • Consulting & planning
  • Dry cargo brokering
  • Trans-shipment services
  • Turnkey projects
  • Part cargo
  • Post fixture services
  • Vessel agency coordination
  • Permits & cargo inspections
  • Route surveys
  • Material & equipment hire
  • Inland transportation of ODC cargo
  • Customs clearance
  • Warehousing & distribution
  • Loading & unloading
  • Transport from port storage to base
  • NVOCC & freight forwarding (sea/land/air)
  • Liner agency

Some active industries of note in the Omani economy include crude oil production and refining, natural gas production (LNG), construction, cement, copper, steel, chemicals and fibre optic.

Towell Barwil in Oman is entrusted with a strong involvement in defence logistics including the full handling of US flag vessels. As well as logistics services provided to various Navies and anti-piracy teams. They have handled many shipments of heavily armoured tracked units discharged/loaded from/to Camp Thumrait located near Salalah port.

Mr. Unni Krishnan (Country Maritime Logistics Manager) states; "Since establishment 29 years ago, Towell Barwil in Oman has established itself as a leading and trusted service provider of shipping & maritime logistics services. The in-depth local knowledge of our personnel enables us to provide effective, innovative and cost efficient port and marine solutions around the clock."

The photos below showcase the capabilities of Towell Barwil, Oman.

http://www.wilhelmsen.com/shipsservice