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Integrated Marine Services & Vessel Support

Discover our seven dedicated service divisions engineered to support commercial shipping lines, vessel charterers, offshore contractors, and oil & gas operations across Nigerian ports.

Asanti Shores technical crew and marine operations management on site
Service 01

Ship and Crew Management

Comprehensive technical management, qualified seafaring crew placement, and maritime regulatory compliance for vessels operating in Nigerian waters.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

Technical vessel husbandry and routine port turn-around supervision
Sourcing and deployment of STCW-certified Nigerian and international seafarers
Crew logistics including port passes, immigration, meet-and-greet, and lodging in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Warri
Coordination of vessel statutory surveys, flag state inspections, and class renewal audits
Asanti Shores ship chandling, deck supply, and cargo transport operations
Service 02

Ship Chandling

Reliable delivery of fresh and frozen provisions, bonded stores, technical spares, deck supplies, and engine room consumables to berth or anchorage.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

Fresh, chilled, and frozen food provisions (meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, fruits, and vegetables)
Dry goods, canned foodstuffs, Asian, European, and African specialty provisions
Bonded stores including duty-free cigarettes, tobacco, beverages, and confectioneries (subject to customs regulations)
Deck stores: ropes, mooring wires, hatch tape, lashing equipment, safety paints, and PPE
Asanti Shores commercial diving stations, compressors, and marine equipment supply
Service 03

Marine Equipment Sales and Supply

Procurement and supply of certified marine safety gear, deck machinery, navigation instruments, valves, pipes, and electrical spares.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

SOLAS/MED-approved life rafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, and distress pyrotechnics
Mooring systems: anchor chains, anchors, wire ropes, synthetic mooring hawsers, and shackles
Pumps, valves, flanges, gaskets, and marine-grade piping for ballast, bilge, and cargo systems
Marine electrical components, navigation lights, cables, circuit breakers, and battery banks
Asanti Shores harbor vessel maneuvering and bunker logistics alongside
Service 04

Bunker Supply and Fresh Water

Safe, dependable coordination of Marine Gas Oil (MGO), Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), and certified potable fresh water to vessels at berth or offshore.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

Marine Gas Oil (MGO / DMA) conforming to ISO 8217 specifications
Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO - 0.5% max sulfur) bunkering coordination
Certified potable fresh water delivered via dedicated fresh water barges or quayside hydrants
Standard Marpol sample sealing and documentation protocols
Asanti Shores certified commercial diving team, underwater hull cleaning and subsea inspections
Service 05

Underwater Services

Professional diving services including underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, Class-approved In-Water Surveys (IWS), and video inspections.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

Underwater hull cleaning using hydraulic rotary brush systems
Propeller super-polishing to Rupert scale A standard for improved fuel economy
Class In-Water Survey (IWS) in lieu of dry-docking (UWILD) with live CCTV monitoring for class surveyors
Underwater damage assessment, rudder, sea chest, and bilge keel inspections
Asanti Shores harbor tugboat and deck cargo barge transporting scrap metal and materials
Service 06

Tugboats and Barges Hire

Charter and hire of harbor and coastal tugboats, flat-top deck cargo barges, ramp barges, and equipment transport platforms in Nigeria.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

Harbor ship assist, docking, and berthing towage coordination
Coastal towage of dumb barges, heavy plant equipment, and dredging machinery
Flat-top deck cargo barges for pipes, casing, rock revetment, and fabrication modules
Ramp barges designed for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) heavy vehicle and excavator transport
Asanti Shores passenger ferry and high-speed service boats maintenance and logistics
Service 07

Service Boats Hire and Logistics

Charter of fast crew supply vessels (FSIV), line handling boats, security escort vessels, and integrated marine logistics across Nigerian waterways.

Key Capabilities & Scope:

Fast crew transit vessels (FSIV / CTV) for passenger transfer to anchorages and offshore rigs
Pilot boat dispatch, surveyor transfer, and maritime agent boarding services
Line-handling and mooring launch boats assisting tanker berthing at single-point moorings (SPM)
Express marine parts delivery and urgent provision transport to midstream anchorages
Demonstrated Execution

Delivered Marine Contracts & Field Proof

Inspect genuine photographic documentation of our delivered assignments, covering subsea diving, channel salvaging, vessel overhauls, and tugboat operations in Nigerian waters.

Marine Wreck Removal & Channel Clearing
Marine Salvage & Wreck Removal
Lagos Coastal Waterways

Marine Wreck Removal & Channel Clearing

Controlled cutting, rigging, and heavy-duty crane removal of derelict steel vessel wreckage obstructing commercial navigation channels.

Channel obstruction clearing
Controlled underwater cutting
Crane barge lift coordination
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Sub-Sea Diver Deployment & In-Water Inspection
Underwater Services & Diving
Defense Jetty, Marina / Lagos Lagoon

Sub-Sea Diver Deployment & In-Water Inspection

Class-certified commercial diving team mobilized for underwater hull survey, sea chest clearing, and structural assessment.

STCW/Class-certified divers
Surface-supplied diving station
Hull condition profiling
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Harbor Tug & Cargo Deck Barge Operations
Tugboats & Barges Hire
Lagos Commercial Ports & Kirikiri Terminals

Harbor Tug & Cargo Deck Barge Operations

Twin-screw harbor tug conducting coastal towage and cargo barge transport for industrial steel scrap and heavy equipment.

Harbor & coastal towage
Heavy-duty ramp barge platform
24/7 port maneuvering
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Passenger Ferry & Speed Boat Refurbishment
Service Boats & Ferry Logistics
Marina Boatyard & Repair Jetty

Passenger Ferry & Speed Boat Refurbishment

Comprehensive structural refurbishment, hull reinforcement, and propulsion servicing for commercial passenger craft and fast security escort boats.

Ferry hull overhaul
Fiberglass/aluminum repairs
High-speed engine tune-up
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Sunken Hull Salvage & De-watering Operations
Marine Salvage & Wreck Removal
Offshore Approach & Inland Waterways

Sunken Hull Salvage & De-watering Operations

Emergency salvage, patching, and controlled refloating of partially submerged barge hull utilizing submersible dewatering pumps and flotation bags.

Rapid salvage dispatch
Dewatering & patching
Environmental containment
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Commercial Vessel Hull Cleaning & Bio-fouling Removal
Underwater Services & Diving
Lagos Anchorage / Quayside Berths

Commercial Vessel Hull Cleaning & Bio-fouling Removal

Hydraulic rotary brush cleaning of marine growth, barnacles, and fouling on commercial merchant vessel hull plates to restore hydrodynamic efficiency.

Propeller polishing
Sea chest cleaning
Fuel efficiency restoration
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Heavy Crane Barge Lightering & Marine Construction
Tugboats & Barges Hire
Lagos Harbor Marine Defense Site

Heavy Crane Barge Lightering & Marine Construction

Deployment of heavy-lift crane barge for pile handling, quay reinforcement, and coastal maritime logistics.

Heavy-lift crane platform
Quay stabilization
Industrial cargo handling
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Underwater Cutting & Burning of Subsea Steel Piles
Underwater Services & Diving
Coastal Fairway Approach

Underwater Cutting & Burning of Subsea Steel Piles

Specialized underwater oxy-arc cutting and burning operations performed by certified sub-sea welders on submerged piling structures.

Oxy-arc subsea cutting
Underwater welding
Hazard removal
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High-Speed Crew Transfer Craft Mobilization
Service Boats & Ferry Logistics
Marina Jetty to Offshore Terminals

High-Speed Crew Transfer Craft Mobilization

Fast personnel transfer boat ready for dispatch, facilitating rapid crew rotations and superintendent transport across harbor anchorages.

Fast transit speed
Safety gear & life vests
Experienced coastal coxswains
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Field Engineering Team & Operational Jetty Presence
Operational Sites & Bases
Defense Jetty, Marina / Kirikiri Town, Lagos

Field Engineering Team & Operational Jetty Presence

Asanti Shores operations management, diving supervisors, and field technicians on-site supervising marine logistics and equipment maintenance.

On-site marine supervision
Direct vessel liaison
24/7 emergency readiness
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Deck Cargo Barge Transport of Industrial Scraps
Tugboats & Barges Hire
Lagos Lagoon to Kirikiri Lighter Terminal

Deck Cargo Barge Transport of Industrial Scraps

Safe maritime transit of high-tonnage scrap metal and salvaged structural steel aboard flat-deck barges with harbor tug escort.

DWT cargo capacity
Towing hitch certification
NPA pilotage compliance
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Sub-Sea Diving Gear & Surface Air Supply Station
Underwater Services & Diving
Lagos Operational Jetty

Sub-Sea Diving Gear & Surface Air Supply Station

Complete surface-supplied air diving panel, high-pressure dive compressors, safety bailouts, and communications for subsea interventions.

Commercial diving panel
Dual diver air supply
Underwater communication systems
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Steel Hull Patching & Welded Marine Plate Renewal
Marine Salvage & Wreck Removal
Slipway & Jetty Repair Berth

Steel Hull Patching & Welded Marine Plate Renewal

Replacement and welding of corroded maritime steel hull plating, renewing watertight integrity for coastal service barges.

Certified plate welding
Non-destructive testing
Watertight integrity check
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Passenger Waterbus & Ferry Mechanical Overhaul
Service Boats & Ferry Logistics
Marina Waterways

Passenger Waterbus & Ferry Mechanical Overhaul

Overhaul of inboard marine diesel engines, steering hydraulics, and passenger cabin seating on commercial commuter waterbus.

Engine overhaul
Passenger safety compliance
Hydraulic steering check
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Harbor Tug Towage of Disabled Vessel to Berth
Tugboats & Barges Hire
Apapa / Tin Can Channel

Harbor Tug Towage of Disabled Vessel to Berth

Assistance and stern towing of commercial vessel through restricted port channels to designated repair berth.

Precision ship handling
High bollard pull
Experienced harbor masters
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Submerged Debris Removal & Marina Berth Dredging Assist
Underwater Services & Diving
Defense Jetty, Marina

Submerged Debris Removal & Marina Berth Dredging Assist

Diver-assisted clearing of underwater cables, discarded metal, and hazardous debris obstructing vessel berthing draft.

Berth safety clearance
Draft restoration
Underwater debris rigging
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Tugboat Fleet at Coastal Mooring & Standby
Tugboats & Barges Hire
Lagos Coastal Mooring

Tugboat Fleet at Coastal Mooring & Standby

Operational tugboat fleet stationed on active standby for oil terminal escort, barge movements, and emergency maritime assistance.

Standby towage readiness
Twin-screw propulsion
Offshore navigation equipment
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Marine Salvage Rigging & Flotation Gear Prep
Marine Salvage & Wreck Removal
Jetty Operations Base

Marine Salvage Rigging & Flotation Gear Prep

Rigging heavy steel grommets, shackles, and high-capacity synthetic slings for complex underwater lifting operations.

Proof-tested rigging gear
Lifting beam setups
Safe working load protocols
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Crew Transfer Vessel Underway on Field Operations
Service Boats & Ferry Logistics
Lagos Harbor to Escravos Route

Crew Transfer Vessel Underway on Field Operations

Offshore utility workboat delivering certified technical inspectors and equipment supplies to calling vessels.

Reliable open-water transit
Marine radar equipped
PPE compliance
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Field Operational Presence & Rapid Response Base
Operational Sites & Bases
Defense Jetty Marina / Kirikiri Town, Lagos

Field Operational Presence & Rapid Response Base

Strategic operating footprint providing immediate access to Lagos commercial anchorages, lightering terminals, and offshore fairways.

Kirikiri Headquarters
Defense Jetty Operational Site
24/7 Mobile Command
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Cabotage & Statutory Alignment

All crew, bunkering, and vessel hire engagements comply strictly with the Nigerian Cabotage Act, NIMASA certifications, and NPA protocols.

24/7 Operational Availability

Marine port coordination desks active around the clock for vessel masters, fleet schedulers, and emergency spares dispatch.

Prompt Commercial Quotations

Receive itemized commercial proposals with clear demurrage parameters, delivery schedules, and port fee transparency.

Need a Specialized Marine Support Package?

Contact our operations coordinators to tailor a bundle covering ship chandling, crew logistics, tugboat charter, or bunkering for your Nigerian port call.