When a vessel is scheduled for Astican Shipyard in Las Palmas, the shipyard work is only one part of the overall port call. Shipowners, ship management companies, vessel operators, masters and technical superintendents may also need a local agency to coordinate crew movements, spare parts, customs, transportation, technicians, surveyors, accommodation and other vessel requirements.

Our Astican Shipyard Services in Las Palmas are designed to support vessels before, during and after their shipyard period, providing one local contact for the agency and logistics requirements surrounding the repair project.

ASTICAN is a ship repair yard in Las Palmas specializing in vessel repair, maintenance and conversion. Its published capabilities include dry docking, lifting operations, SPS projects, mechanical works, UWILD, steel works, thruster works and inspections.

Local Agency Support for Vessels at ASTICAN

If you are a shipowner, ship manager, master, operator, superintendent or fleet manager arranging a vessel's call at ASTICAN, local agency coordination can simplify the shore-side part of the project.

Our services can include:

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

The exact agency scope can be arranged according to the vessel's repair schedule and the instructions of the shipowner or management company.

Astican Repair Project Support

Ship repair projects can involve multiple contractors, manufacturers, service engineers, class surveyors and technical representatives.

Our role is to assist with the local logistics required to keep these activities moving efficiently.

Before the vessel arrives, we can receive the expected requirements from the superintendent or project manager and coordinate the necessary local arrangements.

During the repair period, we remain available for additional requirements that may arise as the project develops.

Ship Spare Parts Supply and Delivery

Spare parts are a major requirement during shipyard periods. A vessel may arrive with planned repair materials, while additional components can become necessary after inspection or dismantling.

We can coordinate ship spare parts delivery to ASTICAN in Las Palmas, including transportation, customs-related procedures and delivery to the vessel or designated location.

For urgent requirements, express courier and air freight shipments can also be coordinated according to the vessel's schedule.

ASTICAN has its own storage facilities, including a bonded storage area, which can support the handling of equipment and materials associated with repair projects.

Customs Clearance for Shipyard Materials

International shipments of spare parts, machinery components, tools and technical equipment may require customs or transit arrangements before reaching the vessel.

Our agency can coordinate the local logistics between customs, warehouse, airport, courier company, transport provider and ASTICAN.

Early notification of incoming shipments allows the required documentation and transportation arrangements to be prepared in advance.

Crew Change During the Shipyard Period

A shipyard stay is often an appropriate opportunity for crew rotation.

We coordinate crew sign-on and sign-off arrangements, airport transfers, immigration formalities, accommodation, transportation and repatriation.

Whether the crew change is planned in advance or becomes necessary during the repair period, the arrangements can be coordinated around the vessel's repair schedule.

Technical Team and Superintendent Logistics

Ship repair projects frequently require shore-based personnel to travel to Las Palmas.

We can assist with transportation and accommodation for:

• Technical superintendents
• Port captains
• Class surveyors
• OEM representatives
• Service engineers
• Riding squads
• Repair contractors
• Ship managers
• Owner's representatives

Airport reception, hotel accommodation, local transportation and access arrangements can be coordinated according to the project requirements.

Dry Dock and Repair Period Support

ASTICAN's facilities include a Syncrolift dry-docking system for vessels up to 36,000 DWT and seven docking lanes. The shipyard also has workshops and facilities supporting mechanical, steel, piping and other repair activities.

For a vessel entering a dry dock or repair lane, our agency can support the surrounding logistics throughout the docking period.

This can include crew transportation, spare parts, technical personnel movements, customs, accommodation, provisions, cash to master and urgent local requirements.

Emergency Requirements at ASTICAN

Not every repair requirement is known before the vessel enters the shipyard.

Additional defects may be identified during inspection, a component may require replacement, or an engineer may need to travel to Las Palmas at short notice.

Our local agency support can be used for urgent spare parts, transportation, customs-related logistics, technician movements, accommodation and other shore-side requirements.

Support for Different Vessel Types

ASTICAN provides repair and maintenance services for different types of vessels and offshore units. Its published facilities and services include underwater work, electrical and electronics, engines, hull treatment, inspections, heavy lifting, mechanical works, piping, propulsion, tailshaft, steel works and tank treatment.

Our agency can therefore support commercial vessels, offshore vessels, multipurpose vessels, fishing vessels, cargo vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, container vessels and other specialized vessels calling Las Palmas for repair.

One Local Contact for Your ASTICAN Call

For a shipowner or ship management company located outside the Canary Islands, arranging every local requirement independently can create unnecessary communication and administrative work.

Our objective is to provide one local agency contact for the vessel's ASTICAN shipyard period.

We can communicate with the master, superintendent, ship manager, repair contractors, technical personnel, suppliers and local service providers according to the instructions received from the vessel's management team.

Looking for an Agent for ASTICAN Shipyard?

If your vessel is scheduled for ASTICAN Shipyard in Las Palmas, we can assist with the local agency and logistics requirements connected with the repair call.

Our services are available for shipowners, ship managers, vessel operators, masters, technical superintendents, fleet managers and repair project managers looking for a local ship agent in Las Palmas.

For your upcoming ASTICAN call, send us the vessel name, IMO number, ETA, expected shipyard period and required services. We can coordinate the local arrangements for your vessel from pre-arrival through completion of the shipyard period.