When a vessel is scheduled to call ASTICAN Shipyard in Las Palmas, having a reliable local ship agent can simplify the many operational requirements surrounding the shipyard period. Shipowners, ship managers, operators, technical superintendents and masters may need support with vessel attendance, crew changes, spare parts, customs clearance, transportation, accommodation, technical personnel and general husbandry.

Our Astican Shipyard Agency in Las Palmas service provides local coordination for vessels attending ASTICAN for ship repair, maintenance, conversion, dry docking, inspection or other technical projects.

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

Shipyard Agency Services at ASTICAN

A shipyard call can involve considerably more than the vessel's technical repair program. Different contractors, surveyors, technicians and crew members may arrive during the project, while spare parts and technical materials can be shipped from different countries.

Our local agency support can include:

• ASTICAN shipyard agency coordination
• Vessel arrival and departure formalities
• Port documentation
• Crew change services
• Crew transportation
• Airport transfers
• Immigration and transit coordination
• Ship spare parts delivery
• Customs clearance
• Courier and express shipments
• Technical personnel transportation
• Hotel accommodation
• Provisions and ship stores
• Cash to Master services
• Medical assistance
• Surveyor attendance support
• Local transportation
• Emergency agency assistance

The exact scope can be arranged according to the vessel's requirements and instructions from the shipowner or ship manager.

Pre-Arrival Agency Support for ASTICAN

Advance preparation is important when a vessel is scheduled for a repair or dry dock project. Before arrival, we can coordinate with the master, superintendent, ship manager and other designated contacts regarding the vessel's ETA and expected agency requirements.

Crew lists, crew changes, spare parts shipments, technical personnel, surveyors and accommodation requirements can be reviewed in advance.

If spare parts or technical equipment are already being shipped to Las Palmas, we can coordinate the local delivery arrangements so that the materials can reach the vessel or designated shipyard location according to the project schedule.

Spare Parts Delivery to ASTICAN

Repair and maintenance projects can require replacement components at different stages of the work. Some parts may be planned before arrival, while others may become necessary following inspection or dismantling.

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

International shipments can arrive by courier or air freight and can be coordinated with the vessel's repair schedule and designated delivery requirements.

Customs and Shipyard Logistics

International spare parts and technical equipment may require customs or transit procedures before delivery.

We assist with the local coordination of customs-related logistics and transportation between the airport, customs location, warehouse and ASTICAN according to the shipment requirements.

Early notification of incoming shipments allows the local arrangements to be prepared before the cargo arrives.

Crew Change During an ASTICAN Repair Period

Crew changes can take place before, during or after a vessel's repair period. A shipowner may change crew before the vessel enters dry dock, while additional crew movements may be required during the project.

Our agency can coordinate crew sign-on and sign-off, airport transfers, transportation, immigration formalities, accommodation and repatriation.

Emergency crew changes can also be arranged when an unexpected operational or personal situation requires a seafarer to leave or a replacement crew member to join.

Technical Personnel and Surveyor Logistics

ASTICAN projects may involve technical superintendents, classification surveyors, inspectors, riding squads, service engineers and equipment specialists.

We can coordinate their local logistics, including airport reception, hotel accommodation and transportation between Gran Canaria Airport, hotels, the port and ASTICAN.

If a project requires personnel to arrive at different stages, each movement can be coordinated according to the repair schedule.

Husbandry Services at ASTICAN

Vessels continue to require husbandry services while undergoing repair or maintenance.

Our agency can coordinate provisions, ship stores, crew transportation, cash to master, medical assistance, local transportation and other vessel requirements during the shipyard stay.

This gives the ship manager a single local contact for both shipyard-related logistics and routine vessel support.

Emergency Agency Support at ASTICAN

Repair projects can develop unexpected requirements. Additional technical work, urgent spare parts, changes in crew or modifications to the vessel's departure schedule may require immediate local coordination.

Our agency can assist with urgent transportation, spare parts logistics, technician movements, accommodation, customs-related arrangements and other shore-side requirements according to the instructions of the vessel's management team.

Support for Commercial and Offshore Vessels

ASTICAN's published services cover a broad range of repair and maintenance activities, including dry docking, lifting operations, SPS projects, mechanical works, UWILD, steel works, thruster work and inspections.

Its facilities and services also support offshore-related projects. ASTICAN describes dedicated facilities for inspection, repair and maintenance of offshore equipment and units.

Our agency services can therefore be adapted for container vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, general cargo vessels, offshore vessels, support vessels, fishing vessels, multipurpose vessels and other specialized ships.

Local Agent for ASTICAN Shipyard in Las Palmas

For shipowners and ship managers, coordinating a vessel's shipyard stay from outside Las Palmas can involve numerous local contacts. Our agency provides a single local coordination point for the practical requirements surrounding the ASTICAN call.

We can coordinate with the master, superintendent, shipyard, technical contractors, customs representatives, suppliers, transportation providers and other local parties according to the vessel's requirements.

Your ASTICAN Shipyard Agent in Las Palmas

If your vessel is scheduled to call ASTICAN Shipyard in Las Palmas, our agency can provide local support from the pre-arrival stage through completion of the shipyard period.

Whether you require shipyard agency, crew change, spare parts delivery, customs clearance, technical personnel transportation, accommodation, husbandry or emergency support, we can coordinate the necessary local services around your vessel's schedule.

For your upcoming ASTICAN call, send us the vessel name, IMO number, expected arrival date and main agency requirements. We can organize the appropriate local support for your shipyard stay.