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About OCC

A marine-investment group with a long-term vision

We unite specialized marine companies to create qualitative, sustainable destinations on the Latakia coast.

Who we are

One integrated marine environment

OCC is a marine-investment group of specialized, interconnected companies operating as one system. We focus on creating professional, touristic and sustainable-recreation projects that add real value to Latakia and the Syrian coast, backed by deep operational, technical and managerial marine experience and a long-term vision.

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$0M
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Summer 2027
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Vision & Mission

Building for long-term impact

Our vision

To revive the Syrian coast and develop marine sports through a long-term national project — a leading marine and tourism destination, and the nucleus of a future Syrian Divers Union.

Our mission

To build and operate qualitative, sustainable marine, tourism and training projects with deep expertise — opening jobs and professional training for Latakia and the Syrian coast.

Mohammad Khairi Azizi — Founder & CEO
~30 yrs marine experience

Founder & CEO

Mohammad Khairi Azizi

محمد محمد خيري عزيزي

A professional diver and group director with ~30 years of field, operational and managerial experience in Qatar across the marine sector, operations, projects, technical supervision and marine maintenance. Owner of a ship-maintenance & marine-works company in Qatar and former marine-team lead at an environmental services company — buoy installation by diving, buoy towing, underwater works and field-team management. He brings his full expertise to deliver a qualitative leap in Syria's marine sports and tourism.

Relevant experience

Marine works & equipment managementOperating marine & coastal activitiesMarine training & divingOperational team managementHospitality & recreation facilitiesMarketing & media management

PADI & professional diving credentials

Open Water DiverAdvanced Open WaterRescue DiverDivemasterAssistant InstructorOpen Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)Deep DiverEnriched Air (Nitrox)Night DiverPeak Performance BuoyancyEmergency Oxygen ProviderSearch & RecoveryBoat DiverDrift DiverUnderwater PhotographyNavigationEmergency First Response (EFR)

Our values

Principles behind every decision

Environmental sustainability

A strong marine program: coastal clean-ups, anti-dynamite-fishing awareness and marine-life conservation.

Professionalism & accreditation

Internationally accredited training and certificates that open real careers for Syrian youth.

Safety first

Marine rescue, first-aid and safety-grade equipment across every activity.

National impact

~250 direct jobs and the nucleus of a future Syrian Divers Union.

Testimonials

What people say

The paragliding experience over the coast was completely safe and organized — the instructors are top-tier.
Paragliding trainee · Latakia
A professional partnership committed to protecting the marine environment and developing marine sports in Syria.
Partner · Environmental sector
I found a real training and career opportunity in my marine field — a project that opens horizons for the coast's youth.
Young team member · Marine operations
Coastal Sports City, Latakia

Why Latakia

The Syrian coast — an exceptional location

Within Latakia's Coastal Sports City, the project sits on a direct, easy-access seafront location that combines high touristic and investment value with excellent future-expansion potential.

  • Direct seafront location with a sea view
  • Easy access, close to tourism activity
  • High touristic & investment value
  • Excellent future-expansion potential
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Investing Beyond Horizons

Let's build the future of the Syrian coast

Join us in developing marine sports and tourism on the Syrian coast.