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.