We are Ozellar Marine
A values-led partner, bringing expertise and purpose to every solution.
Our Story
The sea carries cargo, but it also carries stories. We started Ozellar with a simple idea: make life at sea safer, smarter, and more enjoyable for the people who make it all happen.
Our name blends Awesome and Stellar – Ozellar – because that's the standard we hold for every voyage: bold in spirit, precise in execution, and kind in how we treat people.
Our Vision:
To redefine marine operations through people, systems, and purpose – so crews thrive and ships perform at their best.
Our Purpose
We believe ships are more than steel and engines – they're floating communities. We exist to support seafarers and shipping companies with training, structure, and culture that make excellence repeatable.
Formula we live by: stellar teams + stellar systems = stellar performance.
What We Do
- Run operations smoothly:
From planning to compliance, fewer "uh‑oh" moments and more "all good." - Grow people:
Hands‑on training, leadership coaching, and clear playbooks. - Make ship life better:
Fitness, fun, and wellbeing through our Life Onboard Fun Program.
How We Work
- Clarity over complexity:
Simple checklists, clean comms, tight routines. - Coach, don't just command:
We build confidence as well as competence. - Kaizen at sea:
Small improvements, every watch, every day. - Respect the ocean, respect each other:
Safety and dignity are non‑negotiable.
Our Values
- Safety First, Always:
The ocean demands respect; we design for it. - Crew Wellbeing:
Healthy, happy crew = healthy, happy ship. - Continuous Improvement:
We don't drift; we set the course. - Fun at Work:
Serious work, light hearts. Joy fuels great teams.
Living Our Core Values: The Ozellar Ethic
Ownership
We take deep responsibility – for ships, people, outcomes, and promises. Every detail matters because this is our ship too.
Zero Harm
We operate with an uncompromising focus on safety – for people, the environment, and assets.
Empathy
We value people before process. Every voice matters – onboard, ashore, or across the table. Compassion fuels collaboration.
Learning
We grow through curiosity, reflection, and continuous improvement. We learn from the sea, from data, from each other – and from our mistakes and successes.
Leadership
Leadership here is not about control; it’s about creating conditions for others to thrive. We remove barriers, not impose them.
Accountability
We do what we say and own what we do. We accept our part, no excuses. We correct, improve, and move forward.
Respectful Co-Creation
We believe the best solutions are built together. Our relationships with clients are partnerships – not hierarchies. Respect and shared purpose guide all collaboration.
Why Ozellar
Because we're not here to be "good enough." We're here to transform the experience of working and living at sea – with modern systems, practical training, and a culture people are proud to be part of.
A Note to Seafarers & Partners
If you want an operation that's safe, human, and consistently excellent, you're speaking our language. Because true partnerships are built on clarity and purpose. Let's set the course together.
Team Ozellar – Experienced. Committed. Aligned.
At the heart of Ozellar is a high-performing team of maritime professionals who bring decades of sea and shore experience across ship management, chartering, marine engineering, QHSE, crewing, regulatory affairs, and vessel performance optimization.
Our team has successfully managed vessel transitions, drydockings, newbuild inductions, and complex technical projects across global geographies. Many of them have worked together for years, demonstrating strong cohesion, trust, and shared purpose – qualities that reflect in our flawless operational execution and long-term client partnerships.
Capt. S H Swaminathan | Chairman
A seasoned maritime professional with over three decades of experience, marked by excellence both at sea and ashore. Holding an Extra Master Mariner qualification, Swami brings a strong theoretical grounding to complement his 10 years sailing on bulk carriers and oil tankers.
His over two decades of shore experience has been in senior leadership roles in reputed companies, spanning the gamut of shipping functions. A firm believer in a strong ethical culture he believes that it is a bedrock that can drive organizational growth.
Currently serving as Chairman at Ozellar Global, he directs business growth, operational management, and the establishment of strategic alliances.
Capt. P H Shivaram | Director
A Master Mariner with over three decades experience at sea on a range of vessel types and ashore in project management, ship building and heading Operations in a large ship management company. He likes looking for practically achievable solutions to problems and interacting with industry peers to share knowledge and best practices.
A strong believer that the sea unravels most air-dropped solutions, Shivaram prefers that processes are designed to work with the seafarers rather than be handed down as prescriptions.
At Ozellar, he assists in overseeing Operations, cross-department synergies, and simplifying procedures.
Capt. Anshul Rajvanshi | Director
A Master Mariner with over three decades at sea and shore and a respected figure in shipping circles, Anshul brings his vast leadership experience in seafarer recruitment and HR having helmed these departments in large ship management companies.
Seafarer well being is closest to his heart and he believes that seafarers look for respect and empathy as much as they look for a safe workplace and financial security.
At Ozellar he heads the talent management, recruitment and welfare of seafarers.
Capt. N Subbiah | QHSE Director
A Master Mariner with 17 years of seagoing experience on a diverse range of vessels including tankers, FSOs, bulk carriers, general cargo, and passenger ships, Capt. Subbiah brings an additional 18 years of shore-based experience in ship management QHSE, operations, manning, and training. He has managed time-chartered vessels for major oil companies including BP, Shell, Chevron, and Exxon, and has been actively involved in the development of HSE procedures and training programs.
Subbiah is a certified auditor, qualified trainer, DPA and CSO, with strong expertise in incident investigation, SIRE and TMSA audits.
At Ozellar Marine, Subbiah drives QHSE compliance and excellence.
Capt. Sudarsan S | Head - Training
A Master Mariner with over three decades of seagoing and shore experience, in leadership roles across maritime training, ship management, and competency development in large ship management companies.
A strong believer in making training relevant and easily available to seafarers, Sudarsan has been at the forefront of enabling digital competency based training for the increasingly tech friendly generation of seafarers.
At Ozellar, he heads the Training and competency assessment of seafarers.
Sivakumaran | Head of Finance & Accounts
Siva heads Finance & Accounts and brings over four decades of experience in shipping finance. He has deep expertise in Indian statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and control.
James Anand | Fleet Manager - Crewing
James served at sea as a Radio Officer for 15 years, gaining extensive operational experience before moving ashore to hold several senior leadership positions within reputed crew management companies. Over the years, he has developed in-depth knowledge of RPSL, Indian, foreign flag manpower regulations and ITF requirements which is invaluable in navigating the regulatory environment as well providing a reassuring presence that seafarers trust.
Nikhil Ranjan | Fleet Manager - Crewing
Nikhil has nearly two decades of involvement in ship crewing. His combined sea and shore experience provides deep insight into crew management, regulatory compliance, and manpower planning across the fleet.
Sathish Kumar | Technical / Maintenance
Sathish has over two decades of seagoing experience and later transitioned ashore to manage ship maintenance and technical operations. He is an integral part of the shore team, ensuring vessels and assets are maintained to high operational and safety standards.
Kartik Mohan | Vessel Manager
A certified Electrical Engineer with over a decade of seagoing experience and five years ashore in ship management roles, Kartik brings strong hands-on technical expertise combined with practical shore-based vessel management experience.
Pavan Kumar Trivedi | Senior Vessel Manager
Pavan brings 16 years of seafaring experience including service as Chief Engineer on Oil tankers. The last four years have been spent ashore as a Technical Superintendent, managing the operations of tankers, bulk carriers, and dredgers.
Pavan is a Certified Internal Auditor and combines practical engineering know-how with strategic vessel management skills, offering a well-rounded and effective approach to technical ship management.
Murtuza Shabbir | Assistant Technical Manager
Murtuza is an experienced Chief Engineer with 13 years of seafaring experience on dry cargo vessels. This provides a solid foundation in his role ashore of in the technical management of bulk carriers and container vessels, overseeing maintenance, repairs, dry dockings, and regulatory compliance. He is certified Internal Auditor and with strong expertise in incident investigation. He has worked closely with classification societies and flag states.
With a blend of hands-on engineering knowledge and strategic shore-based experience, Murtuza brings a well-rounded perspective to technical ship management.
Capt. Alok Ranjan | Marine Manager, DPA, CSO
A seasoned Master Mariner, Alok brings over a decade of seafaring experience including very large vessels. Since 2018, he has taken on various operational and leadership roles in Operations, QHSE management as DPA and CSO.
Alok brings in-depth expertise in the operations and management of bulk carriers, with a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement.
At Ozellar he is in charge of Marine Operations for the fleet.
Kunal Chandra | Technical Director
A highly accomplished marine engineer, a gold medallist and a Lloyd's register scholarship awardee from DMET, Kolkata, Kunal brings over a decade of rich sailing experience, having served on both tankers and bulk carriers as Chief Engineer.
He has served in Singapore and Chennai in reputed ship management companies rising to the position of Technical Director. He brings deep experience in complex technical projects and management of large fleet performances.
At Ozellar Marine, Kunal plays a key role in overseeing technical operations, business growth, and innovation initiatives.
Capt. Raghuraman Kesavan | Managing Director
A Master Mariner with nearly three decades of maritime experience, Raghu has spent the first half of his career at sea on bulk carriers and container vessels, followed by an extensive shore-based leadership journey across ship management, chartering, ship owning, and sale & purchase.
A Chartered Shipbroker with an Executive Business Program from IIT Madras, he brings a strong blend of operational, commercial, and regulatory insight, particularly within India-centric shipping.
At Ozellar Marine, Raghu leads business development, operations, and strategic partnerships, driving sustainable growth through operational excellence and sound commercial governance.