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Synergy × Mercy Ships Denmark

Mercy Ships operates the world’s largest civilian hospital vessels,  the “GLOBAL MERCY” and the “AFRICA MERCY”, bringing free, life-changing surgical care and medical training to communities across Africa. Their volunteer surgeons, nurses and specialists work alongside local health systems to build long-term capability where access to safe surgery is often limited.

Synergy Marine Group supports this mission through a close collaboration with Mercy Ships Denmark, which operates from within our Copenhagen office. Our teams provide ongoing maritime assistance and stewardship that helps strengthen their operational readiness and outreach.

This partnership reflects values that have long guided Synergy: service, responsibility, and respect for human dignity. It also represents our belief that the maritime industry can contribute meaningfully beyond its commercial role, enabling essential care to reach the people who need it most.

Why This Partnership Matters

Expanding access to safe, essential surgical care in underserved regions

Strengthening local medical capacity through education and training

Supporting volunteer-driven humanitarian missions with maritime know-how

Demonstrating people-centred leadership rooted in stewardship and purpose

A Shared Commitment

Together with Mercy Ships Denmark, we remain committed to advancing a mission grounded in compassion, dignity and long-term community benefit.

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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.

ESA

Synergy Marine Group is a member of the Emirates Shipping Association, a UAE maritime body that brings together industry stakeholders to promote safety, collaboration and progressive standards across the regional maritime sector.

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.