Part of the narrative of India’s expanding footprint on the global stage, National Maritime Day speaks eloquently to the country’s growing influence in the marine sector, and for us at Synergy the stewardship of over 650 vessels by more than 26,000 predominantly Indian seafarers is the very essence of what we do. It was delightful, therefore, and a great honour, recently to receive eminent industry recognition of how we do it.
On April 5, 2024, during the National Maritime Day celebrations, Synergy Maritime Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the top honour in the NMDC’s Recognition for Outstanding Foreign Employer of Indian Seafarers for shipboard berths above 1,000. This marks the first time our Group has received this prestigious award, previously dominated by other entities.
The award followed detailed submissions highlighting our:
- Inclusive crewing and comprehensive anti-corruption strategies
- Advanced training and development programs
- Numerous innovative crew welfare initiatives, including environmental and cardiovascular health structures
- Mental health and well-being programs
- Wide-ranging health and safety provisions
- Efforts towards gender equality and empowerment
- Cultural exchanges and celebrations
- Family and community support
- Feedback and engagement mechanisms
- All India Entrance Exam
These additional, varied, candid and penetrating details brought to life what it is to operate as a leading employer of Indian seafarers, with most of the details verified by ongoing and sometimes near contemporaneous media material, adding the further dimension of straightforward workaday credibility. This was not merely a purposive gathering of details – it was a proven anthology of crewing life at Synergy.
The award ceremony in Mumbai was attended by numerous key figures in the maritime industry, including India’s Director General of Shipping, Mr. Shyam Jagannathan IAS, and Captain B. K. Tyagi, Chairman and MD of The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. The award was presented to Maneesh Pradhan, MD for Crewing, Global Dry Fleet, marking a significant milestone for Synergy.
The Synergy Marine Group team receives the Outstanding Foreign Employer of Indian Seafarers award during the 61st National Maritime Day Celebrations, highlighting their dedication to seafarer welfare and excellence in the maritime industry.
From left to right:
Shireesh Lal, Ravi Rai, Akhilesh Kumar, Urmila Patil, Ranjan Shetty, Viswanathan Viswesaran, Sulabh Nath, Pradeep Hoogan, Maneesh Pradhan, CMD – SCI Captain B. K. Tyagi, Director General of Shipping Mr. Shyam Jagannathan IAS, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Senior member of the NMDC committee, Amit Prakash, Rachit Gilotra, Capt. Mark Lawrence Fernandes, Nitin Waghmare, Prasad Janardhanan.
