ASABA shipyard quay infrastructure in the Port of Malabo

ASABA / FACILITIES

Quay Infrastructure

ASABA’s quay infrastructure combines a 200 m general quay, a 180 m dedicated Jack-Up quay, a prepared location for rigs and shoreside support.

Quay

The 200 m deep-water reinforced-concrete quay is equipped with utility services. The berth and mooring arrangement are agreed for each vessel.

Harbour Waters and Mooring Equipment

Water depths and tidal conditions do not guarantee the permissible draught of a particular vessel. Current navigational information, under-keel clearance and the mooring plan are confirmed before arrival. A bollard's SWL must not be confused with the range of the separate Bollard Pull test facility.

ParameterInfrastructure Details
Depths alongside the quay14–22 m according to the infrastructure assessment
Latest sounding survey cited in the assessment26 April 2026
Tidal range cited in the assessment2.4 m
Mooring bollardSWL 80 t; dimensions 750 × 650 × 600 mm

Shore Power Supply

Shore power options are shown. The connection arrangement and available load are agreed with the electrical department before work begins.

VoltageFrequencyCurrentPower
380 V50 Hz1,000 A600 kW
400–440 V60 Hz800 A500 kW

Approved Location for Jack-Up Rigs

Prepared seabed area: 200 × 200 m. The surveys, charts and documents supporting Jack-Up rig positioning are listed below. Approval conditions and limitations are set out in the relevant reports and certificates.

ParameterValue
Seabed prepared for jack-up rigs200 × 200 m
Seabed surveyCompleted / Report issued
Bathymetric surveyCompleted / Report issued
Bathymetric chart with Easting/Northing coordinatesChart prepared
Geotechnical and geophysical investigationsCompleted / Report issued
No Debris SurveyCompleted / Report issued
Leg Penetration Assessment (LPA)Report issued / Assessment included in CoA
Berthing planPlan issued / Included in CoA
Site-specific location approval (CoA)Approved / Certificate issued

Approved Berthing Plan

Berthing plan for two Jack-Up rigs. Drawing 20175/P001, revision A3 dated 14 October 2026.

The drawing content is preserved; only the resolution and file size have been reduced.

Dedicated Berth for Jack-Up Rigs

ASABA Shipyard has prepared a dedicated 180-metre berth to accommodate and repair jack-up drilling rigs. Water and electricity connections, wastewater reception facilities and the necessary shoreside infrastructure are in place.

The berth is equipped with Yokohama-type pneumatic fenders measuring 4.5 metres in diameter and 10 metres in length, as well as access gangways. A crane with a lifting capacity of 300 tonnes is available for cargo handling, repair and installation work.

The firefighting infrastructure includes two independent fire pump stations. A shipyard-owned tug with the Fire Fighting Ship 1 classification remains on standby near the berth, equipped for firefighting with a water delivery capacity of 2,400 m³/h and a Water Spray system.

A fast rescue boat is stationed at the berth on 24/7 standby, ready for rapid deployment at any time of day or night.

Office buildings and spaces are provided on the shipyard premises for customer representatives.

Dedicated Shoreside Area — 10,000 m²

An open area is dedicated to equipment storage and repair work for drilling rigs. Equipment layout, working areas and yard logistics are agreed with the project team.

Certified Access Gangways — 2 × 50 m

For personnel access during repairs to drilling rigs, ASABA has two aluminium access gangways, each 50 m long. Each gangway has its own ClassNK certificate and consists of five 10 m sections.

Parameter for Each GangwaySpecification
Length50 m
Structural width1.5 m
Structural height3.5 m
Section arrangement5 × 10 m
Load-bearing structure materialAluminium alloy (5A05) LF5
Steps / deckingFixed steps; fibreglass
Operating angle per manufacturer's documentation0–30°

Project-Specific Conditions

The scope of work, equipment availability, work location and classification society requirements are agreed for each rig. Management system certificates do not constitute universal authorisation for all types of RIGS repairs.

Vessel and Crew Support

  • Supply of fuel, compressed air and drinking water.
  • Office space and internet access for project support.
  • Personnel accommodation options.
  • Video surveillance at the shipyard.
  • Visa assistance for technical specialists, surveyors and crew members supporting projects.

Tug Assistance

The shipyard's own fleet includes four tugs: two with 68 t bollard pull, one with 20 t and one with 8 t. The assistance package and vessel movement plan are agreed during work preparation.

Bollard Pull Testing

ASABA's test facility is used to measure vessel bollard pull. The equipment includes a dynamometer rated at 200 t and two G2140 shackles with a CCS certificate and SWL 200 t. The permissible load of the test arrangement is agreed for each vessel.

Deliveries for Vessels Under Repair

Spare parts can be delivered to Malabo by sea in containers or by air. The route and delivery terms are agreed before shipment.

Customs Clearance Assistance

ASABA assists with customs clearance for spare parts intended for vessels undergoing repairs at the shipyard.

Related Services

Dry-dockingDiving and Underwater ServicesTowing Equipment TestingShipbuilding and ModernisationDrilling Rig and Offshore Ship RepairsHarbour TowageCovered and Fenced StorageCustomer Offices

Technical parameters are provided for preliminary assessment. Suitability for a particular vessel, equipment item and project is confirmed by the shipyard when agreeing the work.

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