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India Seatrade News reports that MOL Energia has formally commended the Master, crew and vessel management team of NEXUS VICTORIA for sustained operational excellence. The recognition reflects the vessel’s strong safety performance, disciplined ship–shore collaboration and the professionalism of Synergy’s seafarers. NEXUS VICTORIA also continues to advance decarbonisation initiatives through its onboard carbon-capture and SOx-scrubber system.

The Times of India highlights how global organisations are adopting co-leadership structures to navigate scale, diversity, and operational complexity. The article references Synergy Marine Group’s dual-CEO framework as a case study in fostering agility, accountability, and shared decision-making across diverse maritime portfolios – reflecting a broader shift toward collaborative executive models in dynamic industries.

Seatrade Maritime reports that Synergy Marine Group, via its Saudi division Synergy Ship Arabia, has assumed full technical management of five self-propelled jack-up barges (Jana 505–509) owned by Jana Marine, supporting offshore operations in Saudi Arabia. The move reinforces Synergy’s position as a full-service offshore manager in the GCC and aligns with regional growth ambitions tied to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

TradeWinds reports that Synergy Marine Group has signed a new offshore vessel management agreement with Jana Marine Services, covering a fleet of offshore support assets operating in the Middle East. The collaboration strengthens Synergy’s regional presence and underscores its integrated offshore capabilities through its Dammam-based subsidiary, Synergy Ship Arabia.

In his latest TradeWinds feature, Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen shares insights on how ship management is evolving from operational execution to stewardship. Drawing from his decades of leadership at Unifeeder, he contrasts shipowning and third-party management, noting that both are ultimately anchored in trust, discipline, and consistency of service. Jesper outlines Synergy’s next chapter – reinforcing customer alignment, integrating digital systems across ship and shore, and developing future-ready leaders to deliver measurable reliability and long-term value.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

Kristensen left the shortsea carrier Unifeeder, part of DP world, after more than three decades

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.