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Synergy Empowers Her: Interactive Seminar Celebrates Women in Maritime Industry

ynergy marine celebrates women in maritime industry.

“Synergy Empowers Her”, an interactive seminar on 15 May echoed, illustrated and again promoted Synergy’s commitment to industry equality for women, with over 300 delegates including seafarers, shore staff and cadets from the Indian Maritime University, the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific and the University of Cebu.

Speakers and panel members included Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Director at Sitara Shipping Ltd and Founder of MaritimeSheEO, Dr. Deepti Mankad, Founder of Mindspeak, Ms. Debasmita Sinha, Clinical Director at Manah Wellness along with key team members from Synergy – Ms. Jyothsna Machcha, Chief HR Officer, Ms. Aizza Kesavmoorthy, Manager – Manning and Captains Rajesh Unni, Swaminathan Hari, Shashank Jahagirdar, Kirsty Bruce and Radhika Menon, with the latter two distilling wisdom from their own experiences in tackling what was entrenched bias in what remains a male-dominated environment.

Female seafarer taking training.

Frankness in recognising this was matched by artful presentation of the binary method of addressing it – women inspire and support each other in nurturing ambition, individuality, resilience, determination, strategy and unchallengeable competence, and (rightly, and also to the great benefit of all) employers facilitate that with cultures, structures and disciplines that insist on safety, proper behaviour and fair treatment, all in strict meritocracy that avoids patronisation and absolutely forbids discrimination.    
All of this highlights a vital need rather than being a mere politically correct pleasantry. Everyone at Synergy, came together to further emphasize their understanding and commitment to listen, speak, and act accordingly.

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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.