Calabar Port, located on the Cross River, serves as a vital maritime artery for Nigeria’s eastern states and the neighboring landlocked regions. Known for its historical significance and modern industrial potential, Calabar specialized in handling bulk cargo, refined petroleum products, and massive dredging operations essential for maintaining the 84km channel. Africa Ship Service provides Class-approved, 24/7/365 integrated ship repair and technical maintenance services at Calabar Port. We deliver specialized engineering for the diverse fleet calling at ECM Terminals and the various private jetties, ensuring that your vessel overcomes the complexities of river navigation with total reliability.
SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING FOR CUTTER SUCTION & HOPPER DREDGERS AT CALABAR PORT
Maintaining the draft in the Calabar River is a continuous technical challenge. Our engineering division provides mission-critical support for the dredging vessels that keep the port open.
- Dredging Machinery Repair: Specialized maintenance of cutter heads, suction pumps, and discharge systems for CSD and TSHD units in Calabar.
- Hydraulic System Overhaul: Precision repair of heavy-duty hydraulic pumps, rams, and control valves vital for dredging operations.
- Wear-Resistant Steel Fabrication: On-site welding and reinforcement of pipes and components subject to high-sediment river abrasion.
- Main Engine Overhaul: (Expert troubleshooting and repair for Caterpillar, Cummins, and MAN engines used in dredging and tugboat operations).
HIGH-PRECISION MECHANICAL REPAIR & POWER GENERATION AT CALABAR PORT
Our Calabar technical teams ensure that bulkers and tankers can load and discharge without mechanical delays.
- Auxiliary Power Solutions: 24/7 servicing of Yanmar, Daihatsu, and Caterpillar generators to ensure uninterrupted power for vessel cranes and windlasses.
- Cargo Handling Gear: Maintenance of bulk carrier cranes, grabs, and conveyor components at Calabar
- Pump & Valve Services: Repair of ballast and fire pumps, as well as manifold valve overhauls for product tankers.
- Turbocharger Specialist Hub: On-site inspection and balancing for ABB and Napier units to maintain engine performance.
CALABAR PORT UNDERWATER SHIP REPAIR & CLASS-APPROVED IWS
The river environment in Calabar requires proactive subsea care to combat silt accumulation and biofouling.
- Calabar Underwater Hull Cleaning: Specialized removal of river-borne fouling to restore hydrodynamic efficiency for the outbound river transit.
- Propeller Polishing: Mirror-finish polishing to Rupert Scale ‘A’ at the Calabar anchorage for immediate fuel savings.
- In-Water Survey (IWS) Calabar: Class-approved (ABS, LR, DNV, BV) inspections with HD live-feed video for hull integrity checks and insurance certification.
- Subsea Repairs: Certified underwater welding, sea chest blanking, and anode replacement in the Calabar River.
CALABAR PORT PREMIER HUB FOR NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- Echo Sounder & Radar Service: Critical calibration of depth-finding equipment—essential for the 84km Calabar River
- GMDSS & SATCOM: Certified annual radio surveys and technical support for Sailor and Thrane & Thrane
- Electrical Engineering: MSB maintenance, motor rewinding, and electrical troubleshooting for merchant vessels at Calabar.
CERTIFIED SAFETY INSPECTIONS: LIFE-SAVING & FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES IN CALABAR
- Safety Compliance: Annual and 5-year lifeboat and davit inspections, including dynamic load testing, according to SOLAS
- Fire Suppression: Expert servicing of fixed CO2, Foam, and Dry Powder installations at the Calabar industrial terminals.
- Respiratory Protection: SCBA and EEBD calibration and medical air quality testing for Calabar
RELIABLE 24/7 SHIP CHANDLER & TECHNICAL SUPPLY CHAIN IN CALABAR
- Technical Stores: Full range of Engine, Deck, and Cabin stores (IMPA/ISSA) delivered 24/7 to Calabar Port
- Premium Provisions: High-quality fresh, frozen, and dry stores sourced to satisfy international maritime crews.
- Spares Logistics: Expert “Spares in Transit” customs clearance and delivery of critical spare parts for Calabar vessel arrivals.
PLAN YOUR CALABAR PORT TECHNICAL OPERATIONS WITH THE EASTERN EXPERTS
For emergency repairs, dredging equipment service, or certified subsea surveys in Calabar Port, contact Africa Ship Service today. Our teams are available 24/7 in Nigeria to ensure your vessel’s technical excellence in the Cross River corridor.