Synergy Marine Group and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue shipbuilding, repair and conversion projects in India. The agreement was signed by Ajay Chaudhry, Co-CEO Ship Management of Synergy Marine Group, and Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, Director (Technical) of CSL, in the presence of Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, and Jose V J, Chairman and Managing Director of CSL. The MoU establishes a framework combining CSL's industrial capacity with Synergy's expertise in owners' representation, engineering, project management and long-term technical management. It covers joint business development in ship repair, conversion, newbuilding, module fabrication and oil and gas projects, along with technical and strategic advisory support for CSL's newbuilding activities, including project planning, execution and quality assurance. Opportunities will be evaluated against client requirements and the suitability of CSL's facilities. Synergy has supported delivery of more than 250 newbuilding projects and currently oversees more than 150 vessels under construction at 20 shipyards across six countries. The group also has experience converting LNG carriers into floating storage and regasification units, offering feasibility studies, engineering design, equipment procurement, site supervision and commissioning. Jesper Kristensen said the partnership provides a practical basis to develop shipbuilding and conversion opportunities in India, guided by safety, reliability and total cost of ownership. Jose V J said the collaboration supports India's maritime ambitions under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, combining CSL's facilities with Synergy's engineering expertise and project discipline to pursue technically demanding international projects.