Synergy Marine Group

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 We are pleased to share that the National Maritime Varuna Award—India’s highest civilian recognition in the maritime sector—has been conferred on our founder, Captain Rajesh Unni, during the 62nd National Maritime Day celebrations held in Mumbai on 5 April. Accepted with characteristic humility by Captain Unni, who has dedicated much of his life to advancing maritime excellence, sustainability, digitalisation and seafarer welfare, the award was presented by Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping. This national honour recognises individuals whose sustained and extraordinary contributions have helped reshape the Indian maritime landscape. Captain Unni’s recognition reflects his pioneering work in global ship management, digital transformation and human sustainability. In his own words: “I am deeply honoured to receive the National Maritime Varuna Award. However, this moment belongs not to me but to every seafarer worldwide, to every colleague at Synergy and to the wider maritime community that continues to serve with courage, commitment and resilience. I am eternally grateful for the privilege of working as part of the shipping industry—a sector that has given me everything: opportunities, lifelong learning and most importantly the chance to contribute meaningfully to the lives of others.” #WeAreSynergy #ShipManagement #Maritime #GlobalTrade #VarunaAward

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀   In his first interview as the new Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, Jesper Kristensen shares with ShippingWatch his clear vision for the future: extending our geographic footprint west of Suez, while reinforcing our core commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and the welfare of our seafarers.   Drawing on a distinguished career in global maritime leadership, Jesper brings a pragmatic yet ambitious approach to scaling operations—one that is anchored in long-term value and operational excellence.   As one of the top three global ship managers by fleet size, Synergy continues to have one of the leanest customer portfolios in the industry. This strategic focus allows us to deliver highly tailored solutions, deepen collaboration and ensure that every partnership is built on trust, transparency and shared ambition.   We remain deeply grateful to all our customers around the world for their continued trust in Synergy. Our longstanding partnerships have played a defining role in shaping our culture—marked by process discipline and a commitment to continuous improvement. As we grow our presence further westward, these values remain integral to how we serve every client—established and new—with the same individuality and care.   “We want to help our customers become more efficient, greener and more transparent,” Jesper noted.   And at the heart of it all is a culture shaped by what Jesper calls “an eternal hunger and urge to improve”—a mindset that continues to guide Synergy forward.   Read the full feature in ShippingWatch (this may require a subscription): 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqqjEbKb   #WeAreSynergy   #ShipManagement #MaritimeLeadership #Decarbonisation #DigitalTransformation #SustainableShipping #MaritimeIndustry

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱   As the maritime industry navigates a period of profound transformation—driven by decarbonisation, digitalisation and evolving trade dynamics—from 25 to 27 March in Singapore Sea Asia 2025 provided a pivotal forum for dialogue on the future of shipbuilding.   During the panel discussion titled “Shipbuilding – A Macro View,” Subodh Borse, Managing Director – Newbuilding & Offshore Projects at Synergy Marine Group, joined fellow industry leaders including Adam Kent (Managing Director, Maritime Strategies International), Craig Patrick (Chief Commercial Officer, Silverstream Technologies) and Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria (COO – Maritime, DNV).    The session was moderated by Yiannis P., Head of Research at Intermodal Shipbrokers, and some of the key takeaways were:   ⚙️ 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿 Engine retrofits can deliver significant emissions reductions, though such upgrades are typically viable for only a limited segment of the fleet. Meanwhile, technologies like WASP (Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems), air lubrication and energy-saving devices offer near-term benefits with operational value.   🆕 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘃 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁: 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 Around 50% of the global order book, rising to nearly 69% in the container segment, now features alternative fuel designs. While this reflects growing momentum, many vessels ordered today may still require retrofitting within a decade, in order to align with decarbonisation targets. The retrofit-newbuild decision ultimately depends on trade patterns, lifecycle economics and regulatory timelines. 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 Industrywide decarbonisation will rely on stronger integration across ship design, operations, fuel sourcing and chartering. This demands coordinated action and strategic foresight from all maritime stakeholders.  At Synergy Marine Group, we remain committed to advancing shipbuilding excellence through integrated project management, technological foresight and a steadfast focus on sustainability.   #WeAreSynergy #SeaAsia2025 #Shipbuilding #Decarbonisation #MaritimeInnovation #Retrofit #IMO2050

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, all of us at Synergy — both ashore and at sea — extend our heartfelt wishes to our colleagues, clients, partners and friends celebrating Eid al-Fitr. May this joyous occasion bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. #EidMubarak 🌙

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴   On 26 March 2025 the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) launched the Sustainable Crewing Guidelines — a significant step towards improving the lives of the seafarers who support our global supply chains.   Co-developed by the GMF’s All Aboard Alliance together with 12 leading companies, including Synergy Marine Group, these guidelines offer a clear, evidence-based roadmap to enhance safety, inclusion and long-term workforce retention across the maritime sector.   Nine key recommendations include: 👷♀️ Clear anti-harassment protocols 📈 Rank-specific training and appraisal standards 🧰 Inclusive PPE and sanitary provisions 📶 Reliable internet access at sea 👨👩👧👦 Paid parental leave The Sustainable Crewing Guidelines are based on years of research and pilot programmes, including seafarer input from the project’s pilot vessels, such as the Synergy-managed Aframaxes “Southern Reverence” and “Southern Respect”, which were among the first to implement inclusive crewing models at sea.   At the launch, held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, Captain Rajesh Unni remarked: “Human sustainability is not a peripheral agenda—it is the touchstone by which the maritime sector must define its values. The Sustainable Crewing Guidelines help us move beyond compliance, building a sector that is inclusive, empowering and fit for the expectations of tomorrow’s workforce.”    Together, let us lead the transition to a safer, more equitable and human-centric maritime industry.   🔗 Read more details here: https://lnkd.in/gRRGtX4s   #WeAreSynergy #SustainableShipping #SeafarerWellbeing #HumanSustainability #FutureOfShipping #MaritimeIndustry

We are pleased to welcome Jesper Kristensen as the new Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group. Jesper brings over three decades of global leadership experience in shipping and operations, having most recently served as Group CEO of DP World–owned Unifeeder. He will lead Synergy into its next chapter, focused on operational excellence, customer-centricity and innovation. As Synergy continues to evolve, our founder Captain Rajesh Unni will continue to guide the Group’s long-term strategy and reinforce our commitment to people-first values. Together, we look ahead with purpose—strengthening Synergy’s position as a trusted maritime partner for the future. 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/guXUsR3j #WeAreSynergy #Leadership #ShippingIndustry #Maritime #DigitalTransformation #SustainableShipping #PeopleFirst

𝗔𝗜 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴   As the maritime industry undergoes significant transformation, AI and data are reshaping the course of sustainable shipping, with AI-powered decision-making and data-driven insights becoming essential for enhancing operational efficiency and supply chain resilience. These critical themes will take centre stage at a leadership discussion during Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), when Windward’s CEO Ami Daniel and Synergy Marine Group’s Chairman Captain Unni will together explore how AI-driven intelligence is shaping the future of our industry.   Ahead of the discussion next week, Captain Rajesh Unni said: "Shipping is at an inflection point where AI-powered decision-making and data-driven insights are redefining sustainability. Embracing optimised maritime workflows not only enhances operational efficiency but also strengthens resilient supply chains. The real opportunity lies in leveraging technology to drive meaningful impact—an approach that benefits the environment, seafarers and organisations alike."    Singapore, our home base, has long been a key intersection of technology and shipping, serving as a platform for the global maritime community to address industry challenges, showcase innovation and foster collaboration. We very much look forward to an insightful and engaging week.   🗓️ 26 March 2025 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM 📍 Conrad Centennial Singapore, Level 4, The Pavilion ➡ Registration link in the comments. #WeAreSynergy #SingaporeMaritimeWeek #SustainableShipping #MaritimeIndustry #AI #SupplyChain #ShipManagement #DigitalTransformation #MaritimeSG

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Every milestone in a vessel’s journey—from concept to open water—reflects a commitment to innovation, precision and efficiency. At Synergy Marine Group, we oversee every stage of the shipbuilding process, ensuring that expertise, stringent quality control and seamless execution define each new build. Recently, our team marked a significant moment with the steel cutting ceremony for a quartet of sisterships under our yard supervision. Rohit Trivedi, General Manager – New Building Division, initiated the process, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality vessels through expert project management and oversight. Subodh Borse, Managing Director – New Building, Conversions, and Dry Docking, noted:  "At Synergy Marine Group, we don’t just oversee construction—we optimise every stage, from concept to delivery. With nearly 500 new builds, conversions and retrofits managed across key shipbuilding hubs, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation while ensuring safe, timely, and efficient project completion." Taking this conversation forward, Subodh will be speaking at Sea Asia 2025, sharing insights on the evolving landscape of shipbuilding at the Main Conference – "𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄" on March 25 📆 at 3:10 PM ⏰. His session will explore how technical expertise, regulatory developments and emerging innovations are shaping the future of the maritime and offshore industries. If you’re attending Sea Asia - Anchoring the Global Maritime Marketplace 2025, don’t miss this session. With over 300 years of combined expertise across our multinational new build consultancy, project management and supervision teams, Synergy remains dedicated to delivering excellence in shipbuilding while supporting the evolving needs of the maritime and offshore industries. #WeAreSynergy #SeaAsia2025 #ShipBuilding #MarineEngineering #NavalArchitecture #OffshoreEngineering #MaritimeIndustry

On International Women’s Day 2025, themed "𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻," the maritime industry faces a choice: will we just discuss inclusion, or will we take meaningful steps to drive real change? At our annual seafarers' seminar, we brought this conversation to the forefront, with voices from across the organisation—both ashore and at sea—emphasizing that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to the future of shipping. Bindu Vinodhan, with her extensive experience in organizational effectiveness and leading global HR and DEI teams at multinational corporations, and now empowering women in tribal villages through her own Mauna Dhwani Foundation, opened the discussion by reframing DEI as something beyond what was set out in many companies’ policies: "DEI is often misunderstood as just gender balance, and diversity is only part of the story. It is very important, but equity and inclusion are what truly matters. If we don’t remove systemic barriers, we are not creating opportunities—we are just ticking boxes."   She illustrated this with a compelling analogy: "Giving everyone a stool of the same height, or shoes of the same size, isn’t equity. Recognizing everyone’s individual needs, and removing obstacles so that all can take part in everything—that’s real inclusion." Captain Savraj Mehta, Chief Commercial Officer at NorthStandard, has witnessed shipping’s transformation over 50 years and sees DEI as a defining shift: "It’s harder to be kind than to be clever." Recalling a lesson that Jeff Bezos learned from his grandfather during a childhood road trip, he emphasized that while intelligence is valuable, true leadership lies in empathy: "DEI isn’t just a business strategy—it’s about human decency, how we treat each other, and the small actions that create workplaces where everyone belongs." Captain Rajesh Unni framed DEI as a business and industry imperative:  "The companies that thrive are the ones that embrace change before they are forced to. DEI isn’t about ticking boxes or meeting quotas—it’s about building a future where the best talent, regardless of background, wants to be part of our industry. If we don’t create that environment, we won’t just lose the inclusion battle—we’ll lose the best and brightest minds to industries that do it better. And that’s a loss that shipping cannot afford." Also part of the discussion were  Capt.Aakriti Barthwal, Synergy’s Senior QHSE Superintendent, who spoke about ensuring inclusion is systemic, not symbolic; Second Engineer Naznin Shamim, who highlighted how diverse teams build resilience and excellence; and Captain Kaushik Basu, a Synergy sailing Master, who shared his insights on fostering an inclusive and supportive culture on board. At Synergy, we are not just keeping pace with change—we are driving it. Hear these powerful voices in the full discussion video posted in the first comment. 🎥 #WeAreSynergy #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

𝗔 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗕   The old wisdom that forever liking what you do means never working again could apply to one of our ABs. Interviewed on the “MAERSK BARRY”, Pascua Virginia Prando really loves her job and plainly puts her all into realisation of a childhood dream based on admiration of her father as an ETO.   Her early experiences of planting rice and herding water buffaloes instilled in her perseverance and a strong work ethic, qualities that now help her manage the demands of deck maintenance. Beyond the technical aspects, Pascua finds great fulfilment in the camaraderie with her crewmates, a key part of the onboard environment that she greatly values. Her adaptability, resilience, and love of teamwork are qualities she believes will help her achieve her ultimate goal of becoming a Captain.   She strongly advocates greater access to mental health resources for seafarers and continues to challenge gender bias, not just in the industry but also within her own family—working to dispel her father’s early concerns about women at sea. She also shares bold and forthright views on the advantages of having women on board, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity in maritime.   As we approach International Women’s Day 2025 later this week, we reaffirm our commitment to recognising and supporting those who are breaking barriers in the maritime industry—not just on IWD, but every day of the year. This year’s theme, "𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" urges us to drive momentum in advancing gender equality—a call to action that AB Pascua Virginia Prando embodies wholeheartedly.   Read her full story here: 📖✨ https://lnkd.in/gyXeg8Pp   #WeAreSynergy #AccelerateAction #IWD2025 #WomenInMaritime #DiversityAtSea #ShipsAndShipping #Maritime