Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence Across the Globe

In 2025, Wilhelmsen Ship Management marked its 50th anniversary with a series of milestone celebrations held across our global network. Each event brought together customers, partners, industry leaders and employees who have shaped our journey over five decades. These gatherings reflected our enduring commitment to partnerships, innovation, and operational excellence.

Kicking off the celebration in Singapore during Singapore Maritime Week

An immersive audio-visual experience that brought our story to life, followed by a speech from Haakon Lenz, President & CEO, Wilhelmsen Ship Management.

Celebrating a maritime milestone at Nor-Shipping, Norway

Haakon Lenz delivering his opening message, alongside a commemorative cake-cutting moment with Bjoerge Grimholt, Executive Vice President Maritime Services. Guests also enjoyed winning recipes contributed by seafarers and a live string quartet performance.

Honouring long-standing partnerships in Tokyo, Japan

Our guests enjoyed the mesmerizing Shishi-mai dance, a Japanese folk performing art during the celebration.

Strengthening relationships with our customers and partners in Houston, United States

The evening opened with remarks from Roine Ahlquist, Chief Commercial Officer, and Capt. Sundeep Dhaliwal, General Manager USA, followed by a warm gathering with clients, partners, and colleagues, and concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the milestone.

A cultural celebration with the Korean maritime community in Busan

A ceremonial drumbeat to open the event by Lee Dae Woo, General Manager Korea, followed by a Daebuk performance and a toasting moment with guests.

Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management celebrated the milestone aboard D.E.S. Bergedorf

Leaders and colleagues aboard the historic vessel at Hamburg’s Museumshafen for an evening of connection and celebration.

A sunset celebration with our Cyprus team

The Cyprus team marked the anniversary with a sunset cruise along the Limassol coast, complete with cake-cutting and an evening of camaraderie.

A vibrant celebration with our India team in Mumbai

The India celebration featured speeches by global and regional leaders and cultural performances.

Closing our anniversary celebrations with a Retro Night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Kuala Lumpur team concluded the anniversary year with a colourful retro-themed gathering, which began with remarks from Paal Gunnulfsen, General Manager Malaysia, and continued with an evening of music, energy, and team spirit.

Looking Ahead

Across all celebrations, one defining theme emerged: the strength of our relationships. For 50 years, our journey has been shaped by the customers, partners, employees, and seafarers who have placed their trust in us. As we honour this milestone, we remain committed to delivering with purpose, care, and pride — charting the course for the next fifty years and beyond.