Which Indian ports does Ocean Star Shipping cover?

We provide marine services across Alang Ship Recycling Yard, Bhavnagar Port, Pipavav, Mundra, Hazira and Kandla — covering the entire Gulf of Khambhat and Gujarat western coast. Our Bhavnagar head office coordinates calls at every one of these ports through resident agency staff and pre-vetted local sub-contractors.

Do you handle end-of-life vessel deliveries to Alang Ship Recycling Yard?

Yes. As an experienced Alang ship recycling agent we handle the full delivery cycle — pre-arrival documentation, dead-tow coordination, beaching pilotage, customs out-of-charge, BIS pre-shipment inspection, marine chemist gas-free certification, MARPOL waste manifests, and crew sign-off at FRRO Bhavnagar. Our beaching pilots have overseen VLCCs, Suezmaxes, capesizes, LPG carriers and FPSOs.

How quickly can you arrange port agency at Bhavnagar or Alang?

With confirmed nomination and full vessel particulars (DWT, flag, class, ETA, scope of work) we typically complete pre-arrival paperwork, customs ICEGATE intimation, and pilot or tug booking within 3 to 5 working days. Emergency calls can be turned around in 24 hours, with a fully itemised Proforma Disbursement Account back to the owner within 2 business hours of nomination.

Are your operations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Yes. Our Bhavnagar operations desk operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and Indian festival days. Vessel ETAs and Alang beaching tide windows do not respect office hours, so neither do we. Senior management is reachable on WhatsApp for escalations outside normal hours.

What size and type of tugs can you supply at Alang and Bhavnagar?

We arrange harbour tugs, ASD tugs, voith tugs and ocean-going tugs from 800 BHP up to 4,200 BHP. FiFi-1 firefighting capable tugs are available for gas-carrier and tanker deliveries. For Alang beaching, we mobilise tugs experienced with the gradient, the tide cycle and the high-windage hulls typical of end-of-life vessels. All tugs hold valid IRS class and statutory certificates.

Do you supply IMPA-coded ship stores and provisions?

Yes. Our ship chandling desk maintains a fully IMPA-coded catalogue covering provisions, bonded stores, fresh water, lube oil, paints, lashing materials, safety equipment and deck and engine items. Same-day delivery is possible within Bhavnagar and Alang; 24 to 48 hours at Mundra, Pipavav, and Hazira. Quality is surveyed and signed off by the chief steward before delivery.

Can you handle crew sign-on and sign-off at Alang for foreign nationals?

Yes. We manage end-to-end crew transfer for all nationalities — visa support letters, FRRO Bhavnagar immigration formalities, hotel accommodation in Bhavnagar, ground transport to Ahmedabad or Mumbai airports, and onward international flight bookings. We have handled crews from the Philippines, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Poland, Ghana, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. All operations are MLC 2006 compliant.

Do you have experience with beaching pilotage at Alang Ship Recycling Yard?

Yes. Our licensed beaching pilots have overseen hundreds of safe groundings at Alang covering VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, capesize bulkers, Panamax bulkers, container vessels, LPG carriers and FPSOs. Every beaching includes pre-arrival hydrographic review, spring-tide window planning, master-pilot information exchange, and joint bridge command during the final run-up.

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