About Arch Star Maritime

Arch Star Maritime is registered in the United Arab Emirates and has offices in Basrah and Erbil, Iraq. We provide maritime advisory and chartering brokerage services for clients arranging tanker, gas, chemical and dry cargo movements. Our work connects the commercial requirement with a structured assessment of vessel options.

Clients may come to us with a confirmed shipment, an early project or a question about how to charter. We help establish what is known, what needs clarification and which next step is appropriate. Our role is defined through the agreed appointment, with clear communication throughout the process.

Cargo ship sailing on open sea into a low sun

Our Mission

To help clients turn cargo requirements into informed chartering decisions through practical advice, structured vessel sourcing and clear commercial coordination.

Our Vision

To become a trusted maritime advisory and chartering partner for businesses connecting the Middle East with international shipping markets.

Our Values

  1. Clarity

    Explain options, costs, assumptions and responsibilities in understandable terms.

  2. Integrity

    Communicate our role and commercial basis openly.

  3. Care

    Review cargo and vessel requirements before advancing an option.

  4. Confidentiality

    Handle client information with purpose and discretion.

  5. Accountability

    Record instructions, approvals and agreed follow-up.

Dr. Hami Salih, Chief Executive Officer of Arch Star Maritime, in the office, with the city skyline and the sea in the background

Dr. Hami SalihChief Executive Officer

Welcome to Arch Star Maritime

Message from the Chief Executive Officer

Every day, across the world’s oceans, vessels carry the energy that powers homes, fuels industries and keeps economies moving. Behind each successful voyage lies more than a ship: careful planning, sound judgement and the expertise to bring the right vessel and cargo together.

At Arch Star Maritime, we see vessel chartering as an essential link in global trade and energy supply. When markets shift and uncertainty grows, dependable chartering becomes even more important. The right advice and a well negotiated charter help clients make informed decisions about their cargo, schedules and commercial commitments.

This is why maritime advisory and intelligent brokerage are at the heart of our approach. We begin by understanding your requirements, asking the right questions and helping you assess the options. Whether you need guidance on vessel selection or support with sourcing and negotiations, we work to turn a complex requirement into a clear course of action.

Our advisors and brokers focus on your commercial interests, combining market insight with attention to the details that shape each shipment. We aim to anticipate challenges, identify suitable opportunities and help you assess the implications for your cargo, timelines and overall cost.

As we look to the future, our commitment is to build lasting partnerships through integrity, expertise and clear communication. We want our clients to move forward with a better understanding of their options and confidence in the process behind their chartering decisions.

Thank you for considering Arch Star Maritime as your maritime partner. Together, we help keep global trade and energy moving.

Dr. Hami Salih

Chief Executive Officer

Arch Star Maritime