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Brief about Ocean Shelter Shipping Co.

Ocean Shelter Shipping Company (OSSC) was founded by forming a highly skilled team from a private company in Asaluyeh, The team was restructured and rebranded to improve operational capabilities, enhance service flexibility, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Ocean Shelter has now started operating with Asaluyeh as its main headquarters, with additional offices in different Iranian ports. Ocean Shelter Shipping Company (OSSC) is a dynamic shipping agency with a focus on customer satisfaction and providing comprehensive services. The company leverages its experienced team and strategic location in southern Iran to offer competitive rates, flexible options, and efficient ship agency services. OSSC aims to build long-lasting relationships with clients through trust, transparency, and reliability, and offers discounts and incentives for new customers. Key Points Company Overview: Ocean Shelter Shipping Company (OSSC) is a dynamic shipping agency that provides comprehensive services to meet the diverse marine transportation needs of its customers. Focus on Customer Satisfaction: OSSC is committed to building long-lasting relationships with its clients by prioritizing trust, transparency, and reliability, and striving to exceed their expectations. Strategic Location: OSSC's strategic location in the southern port of Iran (Asaluyeh) enables it to offer competitive rates…

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Master Faces Jail Time and Fines After Crew Reports MARPOL Violation

The master of a UAE-owned product tanker (PS Dream), Abdurrahman Korkmaz, has pleaded guilty to obstruction and violating ship pollution prevention laws in a Louisiana court. The criminal case against both the master and the shipping companies stems from the report of a crewmember who two weeks before the vessel reached New Orleans, reported the incident to the U.S. Coast Guard. This individual and another crewmember blew the whistle and provided evidence, including photos and videos showing oil being pumped overboard and trailing behind the tanker to the Coast Guard. The crew-supplied evidence was presented in court as a key part of the prosecution. Korkmaz faces up to six years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his role in ordering the dumping of oil-contaminated waste into the ocean during the voyage to New Orleans. According to documents and statements filed in court, Korkmaz ordered his crew to pump overboard from the residual oil tank which contained oily waste. A portable pump placed inside the tank and connected to a long flexible hose was used to discharge directly into the ocean without any required pollution prevention equipment or monitoring. The…

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Greek Bulker Hit and Taking Water After Multiple Houthi Attacks

A Greek-owned bulk carrier named Tutor was attacked multiple times by Houthi forces while sailing south in the Red Sea towards India. The ship is now without control and waiting for help from coalition forces. The attack occurred near the northern part of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, about 66 nautical miles southwest of Hudaydah, Yemen. The first attack was by a small surface drone, which struck the stern of the ship. This appears to be the first time the Houthi successfully used such a drone in an attack. These drones carry large explosives capable of causing significant damage. Following this attack, there were reports of a fire in the engine room and that the ship was taking on water. The Tutor, built in 2022 and registered in Liberia, is managed by Evalend Shipping of Greece. U.S. Central Command confirmed the attack, noting that the ship had recently docked in Russia and was headed to India. Later, the vessel was reportedly hit twice by airborne projectiles. The exact number of crew members and any potential injuries are not yet known. The Houthi claimed the ship was targeted due to…

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