Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad: "Safety Culture Matters More Than Ever"
- H Mohammed
- Dec 26, 2025
- 1 min read
Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad emphasizes safety in shipping. “Owners are willing to spend to save, with quicker payback on safety tech and upgrades,” he shares exclusively with Maritime Cargo Chronicles.
Roppestad, also Group Chair of International Group of P&I Clubs, discusses how regulations and costs push investments in vessel efficiency. “Smart controls and hybrids are vital for reducing risks and emissions,” he says.
For 2026, he sees AI and remote monitoring transforming safety. “Culture and tech must align,” he adds.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is focusing on RoRo and car carrier markets.
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