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October 2025

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo

Safeguarding Shipowners: Jesper Kristensen on Swapping Speed for Stewardship

In his latest TradeWinds feature, Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen shares insights on how ship management is evolving from operational execution to stewardship. Drawing from his decades of leadership at Unifeeder, he contrasts shipowning and third-party management, noting that both are ultimately anchored in trust, discipline, and consistency of service. Jesper outlines Synergy’s next chapter - reinforcing customer alignment, integrating digital systems across ship and shore, and developing future-ready leaders to deliver measurable reliability and long-term value.
Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

New Methanol and Offshore Projects Mark Synergy’s Next Growth Phase

In a recent TradeWinds interview, Group CEO Jesper Kristensen shared that Synergy Marine Group will manage new methanol-fuelled container vessels for a Far East shipowner and form a joint venture with a Norwegian partner operating geared bulkers. He added that the Group has also taken on five jack-up barges for offshore energy projects. Jesper emphasised that growth must balance scale with quality, defining Ship Management 2.0 as a model where “safety is a system, data is insight, and sustainability is measurable.”
Synergy Marine Group Co-CEO Vikas Trivedi at the Maritime CEO Forum Singapore with leaders from Inmarsat, IBM Consulting, and CMB.TECH.

AI, Digitalisation and the Maritime Workforce

Splash247 reports on the Maritime CEO Forum in Singapore where Synergy’s Co-CEO Ship Management, Vikas Trivedi, joined industry leaders to discuss how AI is reshaping work at sea. He emphasised AI as augmentation, not replacement, highlighting applications in predictive maintenance, voyage optimisation and emissions reduction.

September 2025

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

Jesper Kristensen on Trust, People, and the Energy Transition

Søfart, Denmark’s leading maritime publication, spoke with Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen about the future of ship management. In this two-part interview, he reflects on trust as shipping’s core currency, Synergy’s 28,000 seafarers as the foundation of performance, and the industry’s path through decarbonisation, digitalisation, and lifecycle asset stewardship.
Captain Katsuya Abe and Orhan Remzi Karadeniz initiating the telegraph during the delivery ceremony of KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS in Singapore.

Synergy Takes Over Technical Management of FSRU

According to HaberDenizde, the Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas — a 30-year-old LNG carrier converted into an FSRU — has now come under the full technical management of Synergy Marine Group, following its completion at Seatrium shipyard in Singapore. The conversion was carried out as a turnkey project, covering design, engineering, procurement, and site supervision. Post-delivery, Synergy will continue to manage the vessel’s operations, showcasing its end-to-end expertise in LNG-to-power solutions.
Synergy Marine Group and Karpowership team at the Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas naming ceremony in Singapore.

From Scrap to Power Plant: 30-Year-Old Tanker Reborn as Floating Energy Unit

Søfart.dk reports that Synergy Marine Group has successfully converted a 30-year-old LNG tanker into the FSRU Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas. Delivered from Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Synergy oversaw the entire process — from design and engineering to site supervision and ongoing technical management. The FSRU represents an important step in delivering fast-track LNG-to-power solutions worldwide, particularly in regions that lack established gas infrastructure.
Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas FSRU after conversion at Seatrium Admiralty Yard, Singapore.

Synergy’s FSRU Conversion Completed

MarineLink reported on Synergy Marine Group’s turnkey conversion of a 125,000 m³ LNG carrier into the floating storage and regasification unit Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas. Delivered at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Synergy led design, engineering, procurement, and supervision. Now under Synergy’s full technical management, the FSRU underscores our capability to deploy fast-track LNG-to-power solutions in regions where onshore infrastructure is limited.
KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS FSRU after conversion and delivery at Seatrium Admiralty Yard, Singapore.

Synergy Assumes Management of Karpowership’s Newly Converted FSRU

Offshore-Energy reports that Synergy Marine Group has taken over full management of the Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas, following its conversion from a 125,000 m³ LNG carrier into a floating storage and regasification unit. With delivery completed at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Synergy initially handled design, engineering, procurement and site supervision, and now provides ongoing technical management. This move strengthens our LNG-to-power service offering and underlines our commitment to end-to-end maritime solutions.
Ajay Chaudhry, Co-CEO – Ship Management, at Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

Evolving Role for Ship Managers – The Maritime Executive

In a multi-source feature, The Maritime Executive explores how ship managers are expanding their offerings as the industry grows more complex. Synergy’s Ajay Chaudhry described managers as “lifecycle custodians,” highlighting their role in helping owners navigate compliance, ESG disclosures, and operational complexity with agility and foresight.

August 2025

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

Delivering Value, Safety and Trust: Jesper Kristensen in Economic Times

The Economic Times – Infra published an interview with Group CEO Jesper Kristensen following his visit to Mumbai. In this discussion, Jesper emphasised why ship management must evolve from a cost-driven model to one centred on delivering efficiencies to customers, safety and trust. He also highlighted the role of digitalisation in decarbonisation, the importance of advanced crew training, and India’s position as a global maritime talent hub — read more.
esper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, at the Synergy office reception with company logo

Jesper Kristensen Interview in Japan Maritime Daily

Japan Maritime Daily carried an interview with Group CEO Jesper Kristensen, covering Synergy Marine Group’s strategic priorities, collaboration with Japanese partners, and support for the industry’s energy transition. The full article is available in Japanese — read more.

October 2025

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo

Safeguarding Shipowners: Jesper Kristensen on Swapping Speed for Stewardship

In his latest TradeWinds feature, Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen shares insights on how ship management is evolving from operational execution to stewardship. Drawing from his decades of leadership at Unifeeder, he contrasts shipowning and third-party management, noting that both are ultimately anchored in trust, discipline, and consistency of service. Jesper outlines Synergy’s next chapter - reinforcing customer alignment, integrating digital systems across ship and shore, and developing future-ready leaders to deliver measurable reliability and long-term value.
Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

New Methanol and Offshore Projects Mark Synergy’s Next Growth Phase

In a recent TradeWinds interview, Group CEO Jesper Kristensen shared that Synergy Marine Group will manage new methanol-fuelled container vessels for a Far East shipowner and form a joint venture with a Norwegian partner operating geared bulkers. He added that the Group has also taken on five jack-up barges for offshore energy projects. Jesper emphasised that growth must balance scale with quality, defining Ship Management 2.0 as a model where “safety is a system, data is insight, and sustainability is measurable.”
Synergy Marine Group Co-CEO Vikas Trivedi at the Maritime CEO Forum Singapore with leaders from Inmarsat, IBM Consulting, and CMB.TECH.

AI, Digitalisation and the Maritime Workforce

Splash247 reports on the Maritime CEO Forum in Singapore where Synergy’s Co-CEO Ship Management, Vikas Trivedi, joined industry leaders to discuss how AI is reshaping work at sea. He emphasised AI as augmentation, not replacement, highlighting applications in predictive maintenance, voyage optimisation and emissions reduction.

September 2025

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

Jesper Kristensen on Trust, People, and the Energy Transition

Søfart, Denmark’s leading maritime publication, spoke with Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen about the future of ship management. In this two-part interview, he reflects on trust as shipping’s core currency, Synergy’s 28,000 seafarers as the foundation of performance, and the industry’s path through decarbonisation, digitalisation, and lifecycle asset stewardship.
Captain Katsuya Abe and Orhan Remzi Karadeniz initiating the telegraph during the delivery ceremony of KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS in Singapore.

Synergy Takes Over Technical Management of FSRU

According to HaberDenizde, the Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas — a 30-year-old LNG carrier converted into an FSRU — has now come under the full technical management of Synergy Marine Group, following its completion at Seatrium shipyard in Singapore. The conversion was carried out as a turnkey project, covering design, engineering, procurement, and site supervision. Post-delivery, Synergy will continue to manage the vessel’s operations, showcasing its end-to-end expertise in LNG-to-power solutions.
Synergy Marine Group and Karpowership team at the Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas naming ceremony in Singapore.

From Scrap to Power Plant: 30-Year-Old Tanker Reborn as Floating Energy Unit

Søfart.dk reports that Synergy Marine Group has successfully converted a 30-year-old LNG tanker into the FSRU Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas. Delivered from Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Synergy oversaw the entire process — from design and engineering to site supervision and ongoing technical management. The FSRU represents an important step in delivering fast-track LNG-to-power solutions worldwide, particularly in regions that lack established gas infrastructure.
Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas FSRU after conversion at Seatrium Admiralty Yard, Singapore.

Synergy’s FSRU Conversion Completed

MarineLink reported on Synergy Marine Group’s turnkey conversion of a 125,000 m³ LNG carrier into the floating storage and regasification unit Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas. Delivered at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Synergy led design, engineering, procurement, and supervision. Now under Synergy’s full technical management, the FSRU underscores our capability to deploy fast-track LNG-to-power solutions in regions where onshore infrastructure is limited.
KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS FSRU after conversion and delivery at Seatrium Admiralty Yard, Singapore.

Synergy Assumes Management of Karpowership’s Newly Converted FSRU

Offshore-Energy reports that Synergy Marine Group has taken over full management of the Karadeniz LNGT Powership Americas, following its conversion from a 125,000 m³ LNG carrier into a floating storage and regasification unit. With delivery completed at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, Synergy initially handled design, engineering, procurement and site supervision, and now provides ongoing technical management. This move strengthens our LNG-to-power service offering and underlines our commitment to end-to-end maritime solutions.
Ajay Chaudhry, Co-CEO – Ship Management, at Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

Evolving Role for Ship Managers – The Maritime Executive

In a multi-source feature, The Maritime Executive explores how ship managers are expanding their offerings as the industry grows more complex. Synergy’s Ajay Chaudhry described managers as “lifecycle custodians,” highlighting their role in helping owners navigate compliance, ESG disclosures, and operational complexity with agility and foresight.

August 2025

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.

Delivering Value, Safety and Trust: Jesper Kristensen in Economic Times

The Economic Times – Infra published an interview with Group CEO Jesper Kristensen following his visit to Mumbai. In this discussion, Jesper emphasised why ship management must evolve from a cost-driven model to one centred on delivering efficiencies to customers, safety and trust. He also highlighted the role of digitalisation in decarbonisation, the importance of advanced crew training, and India’s position as a global maritime talent hub — read more.
esper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, at the Synergy office reception with company logo

Jesper Kristensen Interview in Japan Maritime Daily

Japan Maritime Daily carried an interview with Group CEO Jesper Kristensen, covering Synergy Marine Group’s strategic priorities, collaboration with Japanese partners, and support for the industry’s energy transition. The full article is available in Japanese — read more.

November 2024

Tradewinds Agwa

Idan Ofer, Evangelos Marinakis and Synergy pioneer autonomous vegetable growing on ships

TradeWinds
Singapore manager Synergy Marine Group is part of a group boosting seafarer wellbeing through the introduction of autonomous vegetable growing technology on ships. The company and Idan Ofer’s Eastern Pacific Shipping and CoolCo, as well as Seaspan Corp and Evangelos Marinakis’ Capital group, are providing manufacturer Agwa’s AI agriculture equipment.
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Blending Innovation and Tradition: Synergy Marine Group’s Role in Maritime Transformation

In an exclusive interview with Supply Chain and Sustainability Magazine, Mathavan Subbiah, CEO of Marine Services and Corporate Functions at Synergy Marine Group, shares insights into how the Group is spearheading sustainability, digitalisation, and community empowerment to redefine maritime ship management and build a resilient, sustainable future for the industry.
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Synergy Marine adopts Agwa’s AI-supervised farming on board ships for healthier crews and greener future

ETInfra
As one of the first adopters of Agwa’s autonomous vegetable-growing technology,  he first adopters of Agwa’s autonomous vegetable-growing technology, Singapore-based ship manager Synergy Marine Group is enhancing onboard nutrition and championing sustainability, pioneering this initiative alongside other key industry players such as Eastern Pacific Shipping, Seaspan Corp, Capital Shipping, and CoolCo in bringing fresh produce to sea.
Baltimore Return

From Baltimore collapse to home in India: Crew recall tragedy, closure

The Indian Express
D Ancila returned home with her children from her regular church visit on March 26, 2024 to find a crowd of about 15-20 people at the doorstep of her home 40 km from Thoothukudi. It took her a few minutes to absorb the news they had gathered there to give her: that the merchant ship MV Dali, on which her seafarer husband Dominic Dobus Peeris worked as a Motorman, had collided with the Baltimore bridge in the United States.

October 2024

Synergy Logo Square

Information memorandum on media misrepresentation

Synergy Marine Group addresses recent inaccuracies in a USA Today article regarding its safety record. The letter highlights the complexities of global maritime safety reporting and underscores the company’s commitment to transparency and high operational standards. Synergy clarifies the misleading information, reaffirming its dedication to seafarer safety and data accuracy.
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Mathavan Subbiah

Big hitters forecast further consolidation in fragmented ship management market

TradeWinds
In a TradeWinds feature, top CEOs from across the maritime industry discussed the growing trend of consolidation. Among them, Synergy Marine Group’s Chief Executive of Marine Services and Corporate Functions, Mathavan Subbiah, highlighted the importance of pursuing mergers and acquisitions that prioritise shared values and quality-focused growth, rather than expansion for the sake of scale alone.

January 2024

Synergy Marine donates for noto peninsula earthquake.

Synergy Marine donates relief funds

JMD - The Japan Maritime Daily
Synergy Marine Group, a major Singaporean ship management company, recently made a donation through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Synergy and WSSM team up for ship technical management

Synergy and Wisdom Marine team up on technical management

Lloyd's List
SINGAPORE-based shipmanagement company Synergy Group has announced a joint venture with Taipei-listed dry bulk shipowner Wisdom Marine Group. The move follows Wisdom’s decision last year to entrust Synergy with managing a portion of its fleet of around 130 bulkers, according to a statement.
Synergy marine and Wisdom launch ship management joint venture

Wisdom Marine and Synergy launch ship management joint venture

SeaTrade Maritime
The joint venture Wisdom Synergy Ship Management (WSSM) will provide ship management services for Wisdom Marine’s bulk carrier fleet. WSSM will be headquartered in Singapore with operational centres in Taiwan and India.
Synergy und Wisdom-Reederei gründen Joint Venture

Synergy und Wisdom-Reederei gründen Joint Venture

Hansa
The shipping companies Synergy and Wisdom Marine are joining forces for bulker management in a “strategic joint venture”.
The Asian Synergy Group, which is also active in local shipping and has a branch in Hamburg , announced that a new collaboration will be initiated under the name Wisdom Synergy Ship Management (WSSM)
wisdom marine group and synergy marine joint venture

Wisdom Marine and Synergy launch bulk carrier joint venture

Splash247
Taiwanese shipowner and operator Wisdom Marine and Singapore-based shipmanagement giant Synergy Marine Group have established a joint venture company for the Wisdom-owned dry bulk tonnage.Wisdom Synergy Ship Management (WSSM) is headquartered in Singapore and has key operational centres in Taiwan and India.

Wisdom Marine Group and Synergy Group form joint venture

ETInfra
Singapore-based ship management company Synergy Group and London and Taiwan stock exchanges listed Wisdom Marine Group have formed a joint venture, strengthening the collaboration between the two entities.

December 2023

synergy wins ship manager of 2023

Winners of the Marine Fuels 360 Awards 2023

SeaTrade Maritime
The honorary Lifetime Achievement was also conferred to Capt. Rajesh Unni, Executive Chairman, Synergy Marine Group: “If there is one thing that I have learnt, is that Singapore offers the opportunity on the basis of meritocracy, there is hope for people to take and given their all and there is chance, so I am grateful for this country for giving us the opportunity and that I have made some impact in your life, that hopefully is my mission.
Capt Rajesh unni honoured with lifetime achievement award

Captain Rajesh Unni Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award as Synergy Marine Group also Acclaimed as Ship Manager of the Year

ThePrint
Synergy Marine Group, which employs over 25,000 seafarers, picked up the Ship Manager of the Year Award for 2023. In reaching their decision, the judges evaluated a range of company criteria including leadership, technical and operational performance, bunker operations, sustainability, technology innovation and future readiness to manage net-zero ships.

November 2023

October 2023

Radhika Menon for all aboard alliance

All Aboard Alliance announces maritime inclusivity initiative

Splash 247
One of the participating vessels is Synergy’s Southern Reverence, which is scheduled to depart Singapore on October 30 helmed by Captain Radhika Menon, the first woman to become a captain in the Indian Merchant Navy.

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December 2018

Synergy wins the “Ship manager of the year” award

Synergy Group was named ‘Shipmanager of the Year’ at the 2018 Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards held in Singapore at the end of last week.The ‘Shipmanager of the Year’ award recognises exceptional performance in shipmanagement including safety, business development, proven client satisfaction, training, crew welfare, operational reliability and CSR.The award’s recipient is selected by a […]

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April 2015

The charms & challenges of going out to sea

As Synergy enters the last quarter of the successful year, MD Capt. Rajesh Unni reflects on key challenges faced while going out to the sea and looks forward to a future that he believes is full of promise for the Global Maritime Trade In India. To read the entire article, please click on the below […]
June 8, 2020

Shipping Group warns of trade logjam as crews remain stranded global

June 1, 2020

Chartered flights see crew changes take off

May 21, 2020

Rising interest amongst operators

May 6, 2020

DNV GL inks digitalisation MoU with Alpha Ori

April 2, 2020

Shipping groups make plea to help fatigued crews go home

March 3, 2020

Shipmanagers face mounting challenges as coronavirus spreads

February 10, 2020

Digital Ship Management Part 7: Synergy

January 31, 2020

Alpha Ori secures ISO certification

January 29, 2020

Alpha Ori Technologies secures ISO Information Security Certification

January 28, 2020

Interview with Capt. Rajesh Unni

January 28, 2020

N2Tankers expands pool with aframax from Pusaka Laut

September 19, 2019

Ex-Clarksons man opens up in Denmark for Synergy Marine Group

September 2, 2019

Synergy Group wins ShipTek Award

August 26, 2019

Ship Managers’ Survey in 2019

August 8, 2019

Seeing the ship as a ‘digital enterprise’

July 16, 2019

ClassNK approves smart ship platform

https://www.synergymarinegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/migrated/2019/07/ClassNK-1.pdf
July 1, 2019

Leading ship manager calls for action to address seafarer suicides

June 11, 2019

Shipping must fully embrace digitalisation to prosper – Capt. Unni

June 10, 2019

Synergy Group wins prestigious ‘Investment In People’ Award

May 15, 2019

Shipping can and must adapt to cutting-edge technologies

https://www.synergymarinegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/migrated/2019/05/Singapore192.pdf
May 13, 2019

Synergy Marine Group bags the Seafarer Welfare award

April 8, 2019

Embracing technology change

March 14, 2019

The energy that drives Synergy

March 8, 2019

Ship Managers’ Survey 2019

February 26, 2019

Running an Aframax pool

January 12, 2019

Reederei Nord and Nissen Kaiun launch Aframax tanker pool

January 6, 2019

Synergy Marine Group fleet boosted by new 20,000+ TEU containership

December 14, 2018

Synergy wins the “Ship manager of the year” award

December 14, 2018

Synergy Group Chennai event July 2018

October 1, 2018

Synergy Group focusing on values

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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.