OSI was founded in 1981 as a Houston based provider of ship management services. The company has designed, built, financed and operated oil tankers worldwide, as well as managing U.S. Navy vessels in support of national defense objectives. OSI maintains ships operating worldwide under strict standards for employee safety and environmental protection.
Shore staff functions provided include vessel crewing, maintenance management, procurement, chartering, insurance and claims management, cargo operations and financial control. The company offers full service ship management with the objective of customer service.
Quality management objectives start with customer satisfaction with OSI services. Systems and procedures are in place to ensure customer objectives are monitored and reported.
Ship management requires attention to employee safety and environmental protection 24/7. OSI operates with a Safety Management System meeting the requirements of ISM. The company Quality Management System complies with ISO 9001:2000. Both systems are independently certified by American Bureau of Shipping. OSI vessels are in compliance with Shipboard Security requirements of MTSA and ISPS. Security plans have U.S. Coast Guard approval.
Interested potential customers are encouraged to
contact OSI for additional information. Presently the company is providing ship management services to the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration. OSI has experience with managing ships for major oil companies, ship owners, and finance companies.
