Recognition for Excellence in Maritime Safety during the 2024 International Safety@Sea Week
As part of the International Safety@Sea Week, the annual International Safety@Sea Awards recognise the exemplary contributions of organisations and individuals in enhancing maritime safety. We are pleased to announce that during the ceremony held yesterday on 19 August 2024, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore acknowledged the search and rescue efforts of two Synergy-managed vessels: the “IBERIAN BULKER” and the “WHITE STAR.”
Presented by MPA Chief Executive Mr Teo Eng Dih, the “IBERIAN BULKER” received the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Search and Rescue Efforts in 2023 for its SAR operation on 9 January, which saved nine lives in the Straits of Florida. The MPA will also issue Letters of Appreciation to the crew and their Captain at the time, Rakesh K. Singh.
There was also a Letter of Commendation for Outstanding Contribution to Search and Rescue Efforts in 2023 for the 7 June SAR operation conducted by the “WHITE STAR,” under the leadership of Captain Angelito D. Batausa, which assisted a drifting pleasure craft off the Dominican Republic.
Captain Rakesh K. Singh commenced his next tour of duty over the weekend, so was unable to attend the ceremony, but he observed
“I was scheduled to attend, but after sailing for 31 years the call of the high seas is still stronger than anything else. I would like to thank the MPA for this honour and recognition, which reflects the skill, dedication and professionalism demonstrated daily by my 26,000 Synergy seagoing colleagues worldwide.” Captain Rakesh K. Singh
The Award was humbly received on behalf of the crew by Captain Yatin Rawal, Senior Superintendent, QHSE.
