![]() ![]() It's also resilient, just like our seafarers a quality we are happy to celebrate as International Women's Day draws near. The fabric is suitable and protective for the bridge and for the engine room where it gets hot. Captain Radhika Menon, winner of the 2016 International Maritime Organization award for exceptional bravery at sea and a mentor to Synergy's young female seafarers, said, "These new coveralls are a great fit and super-functional: breathable, weatherproof, lightweight and comfortable. The roll-out takes in on over 60 Synergy-managed vessels worldwide on which female seafarers are currently deployed. The new Hercules Safety PPE is currently being distributed to all female crew as port rotations allow. The PPE is also highly visible with 3M reflective strips designed to maximise visibility in all maritime working environments. The material consists of 100 per cent soft and durable cotton, with seams reinforced in high-stress areas to ensure both safety and comfort over extended periods of time. The PPE was designed by textile engineers in conjunction with female seafarers and maritime safety experts to ensure that the final cut maximised comfort and versatility for crew deployed in a maritime work environment where the highest standards of protection are required. Synergy, which employs over 20,000 seafarers, commissioned Hercules Safety to manufacture the new gear to the highest specifications. Chennai (Tamil Nadu), March 6 (ANI/NewsVoir): Synergy Group, one of the world's leading ship managers with a diverse fleet of over 540 vessels, is rolling out a new tailor-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its growing number of female seafarers.
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