OCEAN SHIPHOLDINGS, INC.
Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. (“OSI”) is a full-service marine operating company providing environmentally safe and efficient ocean transportation to its customers. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, OSI has built and operated ships for over 45 years. OSI’s main business is the turnkey technical management of ocean-going ships.
Ship operations are worldwide including transportation of petroleum products, special operations, and ships containing cargo in support of the U.S. military. Currently the company operates a varied fleet of ships under contracts with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and Maritime Administration (MARAD). Vessel maintenance is also performed worldwide. OSI has extensive business relationships with shipyards and ports that enable competitive service contracting. Crews can be provided for shipboard work through OSI crewing contracts tailored to meet customer needs.
OSI was initially formed to operate U.S. flag tankers in 1981, and remains privately owned today.