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Columbus Shipmanagement Inc

Columbus Shipmanagement in Makati City

Leadership Team

Columbus shipmanagement employee Anoj Kumar Sarma

Anoj sailed with Synergy in 2010 as part of his 18 years sea-going career before coming ashore in 2011. Having started with Synergy Maritime in Chennai, he then helped establish Synergy Navis in Pune and now heads Columbus Shipmanagement Inc. He champions Synergy’s “iSTEER” values, emphasising mentorship and knowledge-sharing while ensuring safe, reliable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Anoj Kumar Sarma

Columbus ship management member Anish Balaskrishnan

After twelve years as an engineer on container vessels Anish came ashore as a Superintendent in 2015 and joined Synergy as a Technical Superintendent in 2017. Now, as part of sustained professional and personal growth, he is Technical Manager for CSMI in Makati City. Both at work and play Anish strongly values human interaction, and relaxes by reading, watching movies and living his diversity creed in teaching his daughter cricket.

Anish Balakrishnan

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Getting to Zero

Synergy Marine Group is a member of The Getting to Zero Coalition, dedicated to launching zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030 and achieving full decarbonisation by 2050. The Global Maritime Forum, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action, founded and manages the Coalition.

MACN

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global initiative striving for a corruption-free maritime industry, promoting fair trade for the greater societal good.

INTERCARGO

Synergy Marine Group is a part of INTERCARGO, an association championing safe, efficient, and eco-friendly shipping. INTERCARGO collaborates with the International Maritime Organization and other global entities to shape maritime legislation.

IMEC

Synergy Marine Group is part of IMEC, a top maritime employers’ group championing fair and sustainable labor practices. Representing global employers, IMEC negotiates seafarers’ wages and conditions, and invests in workforce development.

IMPA

Synergy Marine Group is involved in IMPA Save’s initiative to reduce single-use water bottles at sea. The IMPA SAVE council comprises top global shipowners and suppliers, representing over 8000 vessels with significant combined purchasing influence.

All Aboard

Synergy Marine Group is a key participant in The All Aboard Alliance’s Diversity@Sea initiative. As one of eleven prominent maritime companies, we aim to foster inclusivity at sea and directly address challenges faced by women seafarers.

CSSF

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global B2B network dedicated to enhancing safety and management standards in the container shipping sector.

Danish Shipping

Synergy Marine Group is affiliated with Danske Rederier, the primary industry and employers’ association for Danish shipping—Denmark’s top export sector. Danske Rederier actively engages with authorities and policymakers both domestically and globally.