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KING ONE heavy lift vessel transporting large offshore wind turbine components at sea.

Baird Maritime reviews heavy lift vessel KING ONE

A vessel review published by Baird Maritime examines KING ONE, a heavy lift vessel designed to support the transport of large offshore wind and energy infrastructure components. The article highlights the increasing logistical demands of offshore wind development and the specialised vessel capabilities required to move oversized cargoes safely and efficiently. KING ONE is under the technical management of Synergy Marine Group.

OOCL BRAZIL container vessel alongside cranes during container handling operations at port.

OOCL BRAZIL sets container exchange record at Port Botany

Seatrade News reports on a record-breaking container exchange completed by the container vessel OOCL BRAZIL at Port Botany, Sydney. Handling 10,746 TEUs during a single port call, the operation set a new benchmark for the DP World terminal and highlighted the level of coordination required across vessel, terminal and port stakeholders to manage high-volume container operations efficiently.

Captain Som Raj, Shipping Corporation of India; Capt. B. K. Tyagi, Chairman and Managing Director, SCILAL and The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd; and Ajay Chaudhry, CEO – Ship Management, Synergy Marine Group, at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony in Mumbai

Synergy Marine signs training collaboration with SCI

TradeWinds reports on Synergy Marine Group’s Memorandum of Understanding with Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL), focused on maritime training and capability development. The collaboration, anchored through MTI Powai, reflects a broader industry shift towards strengthening workforce readiness in line with evolving operational and regulatory demands.

Real-time maritime traffic map of the Strait of Hormuz showing vessel density and tracking, featured by TV2 News.

Jesper Kristensen Speaks on Seafarer Realities Amid Hormuz Crisis

In an interview with Danish broadcaster TV 2 Danmark, Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen addressed the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising its human impact. With vessels remaining at anchor amid uncertainty, he noted the psychological strain on seafarers, with around 20,000 estimated to be in the region. The interview reinforced the importance of crew safety, regular ship–shore engagement, and measured decision-making under evolving conditions.

MR tankship CMC Antillanca at sea with vessel name visible on the hull

CMC ANTILLANCA Joins Synergy Marine Germany Fleet

Portal Portuario reports that MR tankship CMC ANTILLANCA has entered Synergy Marine Germany’s management, joining CMC ANCUD. Captain Ravinder Singh Kohli highlighted the expanding partnership with CMC, supported by digital tools such as LOTUS and OceanEye.

Oil tankers and cargo ships lined up in the Gulf of Oman, United Arab Emirates

Seafarers Navigate Risk Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Bloomberg highlights the impact of ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where vessels face GPS jamming, restricted movement, and extended delays. Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen noted the essential role of seafarers and operational networks in sustaining global trade under such conditions.

Bronze seafarer memorial statue on a ship's bow outside the International Maritime Organization (IMO) building headquarters in London.

Debating IMO’s Role in Global Shipping

In Splash247’s Maritime CEO Outlook series, Vikas Trivedi, Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group, shares his perspective on regulatory fragmentation and the evolving role of the IMO, emphasising the need for global frameworks that remain practical for shipboard implementation.

A group photo of the Maersk Finisterre crew in boiler suits posing on the ship's deck beneath the vessel's nameplate.

Synergy Marine Group Takes Management of MAERSK FINISTERRE

Container News reports that Synergy Marine Group has taken technical management of the methanol dual-fuel container vessel MAERSK FINISTERRE. The 5,915 TEU vessel, owned by NKS Canopus and chartered to Maersk, reflects the industry’s accelerating transition toward alternative fuels and lower-emission shipping operations.

Exterior view of the Maersk Finisterre docked at a port, featuring the "All The Way To Zero" sustainability slogan on its hull.

Maersk FINISTERRE Joins Synergy-Managed Fleet

Assafina reports on the methanol dual-fuel container vessel MAERSK FINISTERRE entering the Synergy-managed fleet. The development reflects accelerating adoption of alternative fuels and the growing role of technical managers in supporting shipowners’ decarbonisation strategies.

KING ONE heavy lift vessel transporting large offshore wind turbine components at sea.

Baird Maritime reviews heavy lift vessel KING ONE

A vessel review published by Baird Maritime examines KING ONE, a heavy lift vessel designed to support the transport of large offshore wind and energy infrastructure components. The article highlights the increasing logistical demands of offshore wind development and the specialised vessel capabilities required to move oversized cargoes safely and efficiently. KING ONE is under the technical management of Synergy Marine Group.

OOCL BRAZIL container vessel alongside cranes during container handling operations at port.

OOCL BRAZIL sets container exchange record at Port Botany

Seatrade News reports on a record-breaking container exchange completed by the container vessel OOCL BRAZIL at Port Botany, Sydney. Handling 10,746 TEUs during a single port call, the operation set a new benchmark for the DP World terminal and highlighted the level of coordination required across vessel, terminal and port stakeholders to manage high-volume container operations efficiently.

Captain Som Raj, Shipping Corporation of India; Capt. B. K. Tyagi, Chairman and Managing Director, SCILAL and The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd; and Ajay Chaudhry, CEO – Ship Management, Synergy Marine Group, at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony in Mumbai

Synergy Marine signs training collaboration with SCI

TradeWinds reports on Synergy Marine Group’s Memorandum of Understanding with Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL), focused on maritime training and capability development. The collaboration, anchored through MTI Powai, reflects a broader industry shift towards strengthening workforce readiness in line with evolving operational and regulatory demands.

Real-time maritime traffic map of the Strait of Hormuz showing vessel density and tracking, featured by TV2 News.

Jesper Kristensen Speaks on Seafarer Realities Amid Hormuz Crisis

In an interview with Danish broadcaster TV 2 Danmark, Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen addressed the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising its human impact. With vessels remaining at anchor amid uncertainty, he noted the psychological strain on seafarers, with around 20,000 estimated to be in the region. The interview reinforced the importance of crew safety, regular ship–shore engagement, and measured decision-making under evolving conditions.

MR tankship CMC Antillanca at sea with vessel name visible on the hull

CMC ANTILLANCA Joins Synergy Marine Germany Fleet

Portal Portuario reports that MR tankship CMC ANTILLANCA has entered Synergy Marine Germany’s management, joining CMC ANCUD. Captain Ravinder Singh Kohli highlighted the expanding partnership with CMC, supported by digital tools such as LOTUS and OceanEye.

Oil tankers and cargo ships lined up in the Gulf of Oman, United Arab Emirates

Seafarers Navigate Risk Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Bloomberg highlights the impact of ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where vessels face GPS jamming, restricted movement, and extended delays. Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen noted the essential role of seafarers and operational networks in sustaining global trade under such conditions.

Bronze seafarer memorial statue on a ship's bow outside the International Maritime Organization (IMO) building headquarters in London.

Debating IMO’s Role in Global Shipping

In Splash247’s Maritime CEO Outlook series, Vikas Trivedi, Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group, shares his perspective on regulatory fragmentation and the evolving role of the IMO, emphasising the need for global frameworks that remain practical for shipboard implementation.

A group photo of the Maersk Finisterre crew in boiler suits posing on the ship's deck beneath the vessel's nameplate.

Synergy Marine Group Takes Management of MAERSK FINISTERRE

Container News reports that Synergy Marine Group has taken technical management of the methanol dual-fuel container vessel MAERSK FINISTERRE. The 5,915 TEU vessel, owned by NKS Canopus and chartered to Maersk, reflects the industry’s accelerating transition toward alternative fuels and lower-emission shipping operations.

Exterior view of the Maersk Finisterre docked at a port, featuring the "All The Way To Zero" sustainability slogan on its hull.

Maersk FINISTERRE Joins Synergy-Managed Fleet

Assafina reports on the methanol dual-fuel container vessel MAERSK FINISTERRE entering the Synergy-managed fleet. The development reflects accelerating adoption of alternative fuels and the growing role of technical managers in supporting shipowners’ decarbonisation strategies.

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.

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.

Vikas Trivedi, newly appointed Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group

Economic Times Infra Highlights Synergy’s Strengthened Leadership

ET Infra featured Synergy Marine Group’s leadership expansion with the appointment of Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – Ship Management. The coverage notes his extensive experience and the strategic significance of his role in enhancing performance across Synergy’s tanker and gas fleet. The story underscores Synergy’s continued focus on leadership depth, customer alignment, and future-ready ship management practices.

Vikas Trivedi, newly appointed Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group

ShippingWatch on Synergy’s Dual-CEO Model and Leadership Strategy

ShippingWatch reported on Synergy Marine Group’s strategic leadership announcement, appointing Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – Ship Management. The article highlights Synergy’s dual-CEO structure and its intent to bring deeper expertise across commercial and technical ship management. It also outlines Vikas’s role in scaling operations across tankers and gas carriers, reinforcing the company’s focus on long-term customer trust and operational excellence.

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 Marine 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.

Management shuffle at Synergy sees Unni take on chairman role

Splash247.com
Rajesh Unni, founder and CEO of Singapore-based shipmanagement giant Synergy Marine Group is stepping back from the day-to-day running of the company, announcing a succession plan which will see him take on the role of executive chairman.

Synergy Marine latest firm to back US ammonia power start-up

TradeWinds
Synergy Marine invests in US ammonia power start-up Amogy, joining Mitsubishi and Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund. Amogy’s technology aims to revolutionize decarbonization in heavy industries and shipping, with plans to launch its ammonia-powered tug by 2023.

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Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.
October 15, 2025

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.
October 1, 2025

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.
Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, photographed in front of a wall featuring the company logo.
September 17, 2025

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.
September 11, 2025

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.
September 11, 2025

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.
September 10, 2025

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.
September 10, 2025

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.
September 10, 2025

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.
Vikas Trivedi, newly appointed Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group
July 30, 2025

Economic Times Infra Highlights Synergy’s Strengthened Leadership

ET Infra featured Synergy Marine Group’s leadership expansion with the appointment of Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – Ship Management. The coverage notes his extensive experience and the strategic significance of his role in enhancing performance across Synergy’s tanker and gas fleet. The story underscores Synergy’s continued focus on leadership depth, customer alignment, and future-ready ship management practices.
Vikas Trivedi, newly appointed Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group
July 30, 2025

ShippingWatch on Synergy’s Dual-CEO Model and Leadership Strategy

ShippingWatch reported on Synergy Marine Group’s strategic leadership announcement, appointing Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – Ship Management. The article highlights Synergy’s dual-CEO structure and its intent to bring deeper expertise across commercial and technical ship management. It also outlines Vikas’s role in scaling operations across tankers and gas carriers, reinforcing the company’s focus on long-term customer trust and operational excellence.
Vikas Trivedi, newly appointed Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group
July 29, 2025

TradeWinds Reports on Synergy’s Strategic Co-CEO Appointment

TradeWinds covers the appointment of Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group. A veteran of Anglo-Eastern, Trivedi brings nearly 25 years of technical and commercial leadership to his new role overseeing Synergy’s Tanker and Gas Carrier division. The article highlights Synergy’s dual-leadership structure—with Ajay Chaudhry continuing to lead Dry—as a strategic move to deepen delivery across fleet types and geographies. Group CEO Jesper Kristensen noted the model reflects Synergy’s commitment to operational depth and long-term customer trust.
Vikas Trivedi, newly appointed Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group
July 29, 2025

Splash247 Highlights Synergy’s Strengthened Leadership Team

Splash247 reported on Vikas Trivedi’s appointment as Co-CEO – Ship Management at Synergy Marine Group. The article outlines his transition from Anglo-Eastern, his role in future fuel readiness, and Synergy’s aim to ensure continuity and clarity amid evolving industry demands. The announcement follows a series of leadership-focused initiatives positioning Synergy for long-term resilience and scale.
Dry bulk cargo loading operation at port featured on the cover of Dry Cargo International magazine
July 15, 2025

Ajay Chaudhry in Dry Cargo International | Performance, Partnerships & People

Synergy Marine Group’s Co–CEO – Ship Management, Ajay Chaudhry, shares his perspective on how leading operators are reshaping global ship management through performance-led operations, strategic partnerships, and a strong people agenda. He discusses how Synergy is advancing performance with predictive analytics, enabling compliance and decarbonisation through platforms like CASPER and Azolla, and investing in future-ready crews—particularly in dual-fuel training and inclusive seafarer welfare. “Ship management today is about more than uptime – it’s about trust, transparency and long-term alignment across owners, crew and charterers.”
June 3, 2025

Ajay Chaudhry in Ship Concept 2035 | Rethinking the Future of Commercial Shipping

April 29, 2025

India’s maritime fundamentals remain strong despite US tariffs, says Synergy Marine CEO

Mumbai: US reciprocal tariffs may cause friction in the short term for the maritime sector but over the long term, India’s fundamentals remain strong, says Synergy Marine Group CEO. US President Donald Trump on April 2 imposed reciprocal tariffs on around 60 countries, including India, disrupting global trade. The US later suspended reciprocal tariffs until July 9 but has imposed base import tariffs of 10 per cent on all countries.
Jesper Kristensen appointed as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, March 2025
April 8, 2025

Shipping faces ‘defining moment’ on climate measures, says Synergy’s Jesper Kristensen

Ship management boss Jesper Kristensen is urging the industry to seize its chance to forge ahead on decarbonisation this week. The CEO of Singapore’s Synergy Marine Group said shipping “stands at a defining moment” as national representatives descend on London for climate talks at the International Maritime Organization. He believes flexibility is needed from legislators.
April 1, 2025

Jesper Kristensen Shares Strategic Vision as New Group CEO

In his first interview since taking over as Group CEO, Jesper Kristensen told ShippingWatch that Synergy will look to expand west of Suez while doubling down on safety, customer focus, and seafarer welfare.

With one of the leanest portfolios in global ship management, Jesper emphasised Synergy’s commitment to customised, trust-based partnerships and a culture driven by “an eternal hunger to improve.
Jesper Kristensen appointed as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, March 2025
March 26, 2025

Jesper Kristensen becomes new CEO at Synergy

Kristensen left the shortsea carrier Unifeeder, part of DP world, after more than three decades
Jesper Kristensen appointed as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, March 2025
March 26, 2025

Synergy brings in ex-Unifeeder boss Jesper Kristensen as new CEO

Jesper Kristensen has stepped into the group CEO role at Singapore ship manager Synergy Marine. The industry veteran joins Synergy after stepping down from DP World-controlled feeder operator Unifeeder last year, where he was Group CEO for 17 years.
Jesper Kristensen appointed as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, March 2025
March 26, 2025

Shipmanager Synergy Marine appoints Jesper Kristensen as new group chief

Synergy Marine said Kristensen will lead the company in its ‘era of transformation.’. Former Unifeeder chief executive Jesper Kristensen has been appointed group chief executive of Rajesh Unni-led third-party ship management company Synergy Marine Group.
Jesper Kristensen appointed as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, March 2025
March 26, 2025

Danish shipping veteran settles in Singapore

After 17 years as CEO of Unifeeder, Jesper Kristensen, in his new role as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, will oversee 30 offices, 24,000 seafarers, and 682 ships from Singapore. Jesper Kristensen assumed the role of Group CEO of the ship management company Synergy Marine Group in Singapore on Monday, March 24.
Jesper Kristensen appointed as Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, March 2025
March 26, 2025

Jesper Kristensen re-emerges as CEO of Synergy Marine

Veteran executive Jesper Kristensen has returned to shipping as chief executive of Singapore ship manager Synergy Marine Group. The company said Kristensen took on the job on Monday “to lead Synergy in its era of transformation and will focus on continuing to develop the global operational footprint”.
Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder and Chairman, Synergy Marine Group, with Charlotte Nørholm Dyhr, Secretary General of Mercy Ships Denmark
February 26, 2025

Tech Support and Know-How: Synergy Marine Steps Up Support for Mercy Ships to Boost Seafarer Healthcare

TradeWinds features Synergy Marine Group’s expanded collaboration with Mercy Ships, showcasing our commitment to enhancing seafarer healthcare and welfare through advanced technical support, medical teleconsultations, and targeted awareness initiatives.
Synergy Marine gets crewing company award 2024
February 6, 2025

Synergy Marine Group recognised as crewing company of the year for exemplary response to “DALI” incident

Synergy’s unwavering commitment to its seafarers—as seen, for example, in its compassionate response to the DALI incident, and its focus on innovation, sustainability, and crew welfare—earned it the prestigious Crewing Company of the Year Award at the 11th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2024
Ajay Chaudhary, Co-CEO Ship Management, Synergy Marine Group
February 5, 2025

‘Significant milestone’: New ship management venture formed for offshore ships

Tradewinds
Cyprus-based owner EDT Offshore has formed a new ship management company with Synergy Marine Group of Singapore. EDT Synergy Shipmanagement aims to deliver “innovative and sustainable” operations and solutions, addressing industry challenges in decarbonisation and digitalisation, the partners said.The Limassol owner and its global ship management partner said the new company had been registered in Cyprus.
EDT Infra
February 4, 2025

EDT Offshore and Synergy Marine Group form joint venture focussed on offshore Industry

ETInfra
Marine and subsea services provider EDT Offshore and global ship management company Synergy Marine Group have formed a joint venture company based in Cyprus EDT Synergy Shipmanagement Ltd – to deliver tailored ship management solutions the offshore industry.
Synergy Marine and EDT joint venture
February 2, 2025

EDT Offshore and Synergy Marine Group join hands to tap Indian manpower for global offshore industry

The Hindu Business Line
Cyprus-based EDT Offshore and Singapore’s Synergy Marine Group have launched EDT Synergy Shipmanagement Ltd, a joint venture to hire manpower from India for global offshore industry. They will deliver tailored ship management solutions to the offshore industry. Synergy Marine Group is the world’s second-largest ship manager and the largest third-party manager of Indian-flagged vessels.
Synergy Marine teams with EDT offshore
February 1, 2025

EDT teams up with Synergy for offshore vessel push

Lloyd’s List
EDT Offshore, a Cyprus-based provider of marine and subsea services, and Singapore-based shipmanagement group Synergy Marine, have launched a joint venture aimed at providing shipmanagement solutions for the offshore industry. The partners said that the new entity, EDT Synergy Shipmanagement, would leverage the expertise of both companies while addressing decarbonisation and digitalisation challenges in the “unique” offshore sector.
Synergy Logo

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.

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.

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.

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.