When a vessel is scheduled for ship repair at ASTICAN in Las Palmas, appointing the right local ship agent can make the repair period easier to manage for the shipowner, ship manager, operator, master and technical team. A repair call can involve much more than the work carried out by the shipyard itself. Crew changes, spare parts, customs clearance, technicians, surveyors, transportation, accommodation, provisions and urgent logistics may all need to be coordinated locally.

Our Astican Ship Repair Agency in Las Palmas provides a single local agency contact for vessels attending ASTICAN for repairs, maintenance, conversion, dry docking, inspections, refurbishment and other technical projects.

ASTICAN is a privately owned ship repair yard in Las Palmas specializing in repair, maintenance and conversion of vessels, offshore units and marine renewable energy structures. Its facilities include a Syncrolift system capable of lifting vessels up to 36,000 DWT and seven dry-docking lanes.

Local Ship Agent for ASTICAN Repairs

For an international shipowner or ship management company, a vessel repair project in Las Palmas can involve numerous local parties. Our role is to coordinate the agency and shore-side requirements surrounding the repair project.

Our ASTICAN ship repair agency support can include:

• Vessel arrival and departure coordination
• Shipyard agency attendance
• Port formalities
• Crew sign-on and sign-off
• Crew repatriation
• Airport transfers
• Immigration and transit coordination
• Ship spare parts delivery
• Customs clearance
• Courier and express shipments
• Technical personnel transportation
• Superintendent logistics
• Surveyor attendance
• Hotel accommodation
• Provisions and ship stores
• Cash to Master services
• Medical assistance
• Local transportation
• Emergency repair logistics

The agency scope can be adapted to the vessel's requirements and the instructions of the shipowner, ship manager, operator or master.

Pre-Arrival Ship Repair Agency

A successful repair call starts before the vessel arrives at ASTICAN.

We coordinate with the master, ship manager, superintendent and project representatives to establish the vessel's ETA, planned repair period and expected agency requirements.

Before arrival, we can organize crew movements, technical personnel transportation, accommodation, spare parts logistics and other local arrangements.

If the vessel is carrying urgent repair materials or spare parts are arriving separately, the delivery arrangements can also be planned before the shipment reaches Las Palmas.

Ship Spare Parts Delivery to ASTICAN

Repair projects frequently require spare parts and technical materials to be delivered to the vessel. Some components are planned in advance, while others may become necessary after inspection or dismantling.

Our agency can coordinate ship spare parts delivery to ASTICAN in Las Palmas, including local transportation and customs-related logistics.

For urgent requirements, international courier and air freight shipments can be coordinated with the vessel's repair schedule.

ASTICAN also operates a dedicated storage area, with a significant portion designated as a bonded area, which can be relevant to the logistics of equipment and materials associated with projects.

Customs Clearance for Ship Repair Materials

International spare parts, equipment and technical materials may require customs or transit procedures before they can reach the vessel.

We coordinate the local side of the process and the transportation between airport, customs location, warehouse and ASTICAN according to the shipment requirements.

Early notification of incoming cargo allows the required local arrangements to be prepared before arrival.

Crew Change During ASTICAN Repairs

Crew changes often take place during a ship repair period. A vessel may require planned crew rotation before entering the shipyard, during the repair project or before departure.

Our agency can coordinate:

• Crew sign-on
• Crew sign-off
• Airport transfers
• Immigration formalities
• Hotel accommodation
• Local transportation
• Repatriation
• Emergency crew changes

This allows the ship manager to coordinate crew movements through the same local agency handling the vessel's repair-period requirements.

Technical Superintendent and Contractor Support

Repair projects can involve technical superintendents, classification surveyors, service engineers, riding squads, equipment specialists and contractor representatives.

We can arrange airport reception, accommodation and transportation between Gran Canaria Airport, hotels, the port and ASTICAN.

When technical personnel arrive at different stages of the project, individual transportation and accommodation arrangements can be coordinated around their attendance schedule.

Husbandry During Ship Repair

A vessel undergoing repairs continues to require normal husbandry services.

Our agency can coordinate provisions, stores, cash to master, crew transportation, medical assistance, local transportation and other vessel requirements throughout the ASTICAN repair period.

This gives the ship manager one local contact for both technical-project logistics and day-to-day vessel support.

Emergency Ship Repair Agency Support

Not every repair requirement can be predicted before arrival. An inspection may identify additional defects, a component may fail, or a technical contractor may require an urgent part or additional attendance.

Our agency can coordinate urgent local requirements such as spare parts transportation, customs-related logistics, technician movements, accommodation and crew changes according to the instructions received from the vessel's management team.

Support for Commercial, Offshore and Specialized Vessels

ASTICAN provides repair and maintenance services for different types of vessels and offshore units. Its published capabilities include dry docking, lifting operations, SPS projects, mechanical works, UWILD, steel works, thruster works and inspections.

Its facilities also support offshore equipment and units, including inspection, repair and maintenance activities.

Our agency can therefore support container vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, general cargo vessels, offshore vessels, support vessels, fishing vessels, multipurpose vessels and other specialized ships calling ASTICAN.

Why Appoint a Local Agent for ASTICAN?

For a shipowner or ship manager located outside the Canary Islands, dealing directly with multiple local suppliers, transportation companies, customs parties, hotels and service providers can create unnecessary administrative work.

Our role is to provide one local point of contact for the vessel's agency requirements.

We can communicate with the master, superintendent, ASTICAN, contractors, suppliers, customs representatives and transportation providers according to the instructions of the shipowner or management company.

Astican Ship Repair Agency in Las Palmas

If your vessel is scheduled for repair, maintenance or dry docking at ASTICAN Shipyard in Las Palmas, our agency can provide local support from the pre-arrival stage until completion of the repair period.

Whether you are a shipowner, ship management company, vessel operator, master, technical superintendent or fleet manager, we can coordinate the local requirements connected with your ASTICAN call.

For your upcoming repair project, send us the vessel name, IMO number, expected arrival date, estimated repair period and required agency services. We can coordinate the necessary local arrangements for your vessel in Las Palmas.