Synergy Marine Group

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Synergy Marine Group
IndustryShip Management
Founded2006
HeadquartersSingapore
Key people
Rajesh Unni
ServicesShip management
Websitewww.synergymarinegroup.com

Synergy Marine Group is a ship management services company headquartered in Singapore.[1] The company provides services to ship owners worldwide.[2]

History[]

Synergy Group was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Singapore.[3][4] The company operates in fields such as technical and commercial management, crew management, new ship building, maritime training, insurance, information technology, and ship recycling. Currently, Synergy Group employs over 14,000 members of staff and seafarers across its offices worldwide.

In April 2021, the company reported in a press release that it received an IMA award for its contribution to Singapore’s development as an international maritime hub.[5]

In June 2021, the company partnered with Philippine Transmarine Carriers Inc to bring the seafarer community together as one under WeTeam.[6][7]

Ships managed[]

As of 2021, Synergy Marine Group manages 506 vessels.[8] The fleet under its management includes LNG & LPG tankers, chemical tankers, oil tankers (VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, LR2, LR1, MR tankers), and PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier) container vessels in the 1,800 TEU-20,000+ TEU range, and every size of bulk carriers.[9] A joint venture with D/S Norden manages Norden's fleet of ships.[10][11]

Mergers and acquisitions[]

In 2021, the company acquired Maersk Tankers' technical management business.[12][13]

Training[]

Japanese transport conglomerate Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has partnered with the Synergy Group to set up a marine advanced simulation training facility (called MAST) in Chennai, India. MOL Synergy India (MAST) trains seafarers with full mission simulators for ship maneuvering, engine room and liquid cargo simulators for oil, chemical, LPG and LNG, and ECDIS- both generic and type specific.[14][15]

Accidents[]

  • On 23 May 2021, a chief officer named Kakarla Srinivas who was sailing in a vessel managed by the company went on missing.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ "Singapore recognizes Synergy Group for maritime hub growth". ajot.com. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  2. ^ "Synergy Marine: The technical partnership model for shipmanagement". Splash247. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  3. ^ "SOS: Stranded and shattered seafarers threaten global supply lines". Reuters. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  4. ^ "Sailors Stuck at Sea, Supply Threatened During Pandemic". VOA. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  5. ^ Synergy Marine Group. "Synergy Group's Contribution To Growth Of Singapore Maritime Hub Recognised In IMA Award Win". www.hellenicshippingnews.com. Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  6. ^ "Synergy Marine Group, Philippine Transmarine Carriers Inc partner to bring seafarers WeTeam emotional and well-being support". The Manila Times. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  7. ^ "Synergy Marine and Philippine Transmarine Carriers partner to bring WeTeam". The Manila Times. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  8. ^ Manoj, P. "Ship-owners seek vaccinated crew as Covid cases surge in India". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  9. ^ Kumar, V. Sajeev. "The SmartShip concept aims to digitise shipping: Synergy Group". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  10. ^ Birkett, Holly (2020-08-19). "Norden launches new tanker management venture with Synergy Marine | TradeWinds". TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  11. ^ "Norden puts tanker fleet management in jv with Synergy". Seatrade Maritime. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  12. ^ Walia, Inderpreet (23 September 2021). "Synergy takes over Maersk Tankers' technical management business". Lloyd's List. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  13. ^ Manoj, P. "Synergy Group in deal to take over technical management of Maersk Tankers". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  14. ^ "Japanese company opens marine advanced simulation training centre in Chennai - Times of India". The Times of India. October 16, 2014.
  15. ^ "MOL Synergy opens facility for training seafarers". The Hindu @businessline. October 16, 2014.
  16. ^ Srinivas, Rajulapudi (2021-06-16). "Marine officer goes 'missing' from vessel". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-08-23.

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