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Ship management in Dubai

Leadership Team

Presently the head of Synergy’s Dubai office, Thomas is also responsible for the group’s chemical tanker section. He has over 24 years of maritime experience, including sailing and managing chemical tankers from shore. Thomas has earned an MBA specialising in Finance and Operations from S P Jain School of Global Management. He believes adaptable leadership is the key to sustainability.

Capt. Thomas Varghese

Karthik began his maritime career in 2006 and joined Synergy Marine Group in 2019 as a Chief Engineer. He currently serves as Technical Manager, leading the technical teams based in Dubai and Dammam.
Guided by a belief in teamwork, transparency and continuous improvement, Karthik focuses on delivering practical, value-driven support to vessel owners while fostering collaboration across teams. Beyond work, he finds balance in gardening and reading.

Karthik Varadarajan

Capt. Yazad Boomla

Yazad sailed for 16 years with a Hong Kong-based ship management company before moving ashore in 2016 to join Synergy. He has since led teams of marine superintendents managing chemical and oil tanker operations and values Synergy’s culture of psychological safety that fosters accountability and growth. Based in Dubai since 2023, he leads business development and partnerships across the GCC and MENA regions. He enjoys reading, cinema, and travel.

Capt. Yazad Boomla

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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.