Vessel services
Ship repair and maintenance in Ghana, led by marine engineering.
Repair, maintenance, superintendence and technical management support for vessels — planned against an agreed scope, codes and acceptance criteria, and recorded as the work proceeds.
What the work covers
Ship repair & maintenance
- 01Repair and maintenance
Planned and breakdown repair and maintenance of vessel systems and structure, afloat where the port permits or in dock.
- 02Mechanical
Rotating equipment, pressure systems, piping, plant machinery and mechanical installation.
- 03Electrical and instrumentation
Power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, automation and electrical integrity.
- 04Fabrication and welding
Workshop and site fabrication, welding services, coded procedures and inspection.
- 05Inspection and condition monitoring
Inspection, condition monitoring and reliability engineering to support the repair decision.
- 06Superintendence and technical support
Specification, supervision of the repair period, progress reporting and close-out documentation.
- 07Dry-docking coordination
Coordination with the docking facility on the repair specification, schedule and quality assurance. The docking itself is carried out by the facility.
Led by marine engineering
Ship repair is led by Ing. Emmanuel Tetteh Aborbi, Director of Marine Engineering and Ship Repair, a Professional Engineer of the Ghana Institution of Engineering with over fourteen years of maritime experience in ship dry-docking, repair, maintenance and quality assurance. That experience was gained before BlueHarbor was incorporated; it is his record, not a BlueHarbor contract record.
How it works
From first message to close-out
- 01
Send the vessel details
Vessel name and IMO number, ship type, port and expected arrival and departure, and what you need. A short message is enough to begin.
- 02
We confirm scope, permits and parties
We agree the scope with you, identify the permits and approvals involved, and name the licensed party that will carry out any licensed activity.
- 03
You receive a written quotation
The quotation states what is included, who performs each part, and what documentation you will receive. Prices are quoted per enquiry; we publish no price list.
- 04
We coordinate and report
We coordinate the vessel, the agent, the licensed partners and the surveyor, keep you informed as the work proceeds, and hand over the records at close-out.
Our base is Tema, on Ghana's Gulf of Guinea coast. We take enquiries for vessels calling at Ghanaian ports and, on request, elsewhere in West Africa. Whether we can serve a particular port, and on what dates, is confirmed in writing in the quotation.
Frequently asked
- Does BlueHarbor repair ships in Ghana?
- Yes. BlueHarbor provides vessel repair, maintenance, superintendence and technical management support from Tema, drawing on its Marine & Offshore Services and Engineering Solutions divisions. Scope, codes and acceptance criteria are agreed before work starts.
- Who leads ship repair at BlueHarbor?
- Ing. Emmanuel Tetteh Aborbi, Director of Marine Engineering and Ship Repair, a Professional Engineer of the Ghana Institution of Engineering with over fourteen years of maritime experience in ship dry-docking, repair, maintenance and quality assurance. That experience predates BlueHarbor and is not a BlueHarbor contract record.
- Can BlueHarbor arrange dry-docking?
- BlueHarbor coordinates dry-docking with the docking facility, including the repair specification, schedule and quality assurance. The docking is carried out by the facility, and availability is confirmed per enquiry.
- Does the work follow class and flag-state requirements?
- Work follows the requirements of the vessel's class society and flag state as notified by the owner. Scope, codes and acceptance criteria are agreed in writing before mobilisation.
- Can BlueHarbor supply welders or marine crew for a repair period?
- Certified welders and marine and engineering personnel can be supplied through BlueHarbor's Technical Workforce Solutions division, subject to the assignment and to the certification the role requires.
Other vessel services
- Tank cleaningCargo, ballast, fuel and slop tank cleaning for vessels at Ghanaian ports, planned, permitted and documented, with the licensed work done by licensed partners.
- Bunkering, marine fuels & lubricantsMarine fuel and lubricant supply for vessels at Ghanaian ports, with specification, delivery and documentation coordinated by BlueHarbor and supplied by licensed suppliers.
- Port & terminal supportEquipment maintenance, quayside engineering and operational support for ports and terminals, and technical coordination for vessels alongside.
Send us the vessel details and what you need.
A short message is enough to begin. Not sure which service applies, or need something that is not listed? Tell us — we will say plainly what we can do.