Jetty Operations & Barge Management

Jetty Operations & Barge Management

Jetty Operations & Barge Management for Offshore Support

Precision berthing. Secure transfers. Seamless barge coordination.

At Harvel Engineering & Energy Ltd, we deliver Jetty Operations & Barge Management services that keep Nigeria’s offshore supply chain moving. Whether you're coordinating multi-vessel berthing, managing bulk cargo transfers, or relocating barges to support upstream projects, our certified marine logistics team ensures every operation is safe, compliant, and executed with precision.

[image of Harvel marine logistics team coordinating barge berthing at a jetty terminal]

Our Services Covers:

Berth Scheduling & Pilotage

  • Live AIS + tidal window software to secure optimal berthing slots up to 14 days in advance.

  • NIMASA-licensed pilots available at Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Warri, each with 2,000+ vessel movements logged.

  • Tug booking, mooring gangs, and fender placement—all managed under a single PO.

Barge Chartering & Positioning

  • Owned fleet: 1,500 t deck cargo barge (76 m × 20 m) and 3,000 t submersible barge.

  • Spot or term charter, with 15 t/m² deck strength, 2.5 m side rails, certified for 40 t point loads.

  • 8-point anchoring spreads for offshore float-over and heavy-lift operations.

Cargo Transfer & Lifting

  • 4 × 30 t deck cranes and a 150 t mobile crane on standby for critical lifts.

  • Certified API 2C lifting gear (slings, shackles, spreader bars) with RFID-tagged inspection records.

  • Bulk hoses 6″ & 8″ for mud, brine, and cement transfer with ±0.2% flowmeter accuracy.

Customs, DPR & Port Documentation

  • Single-window clearance covering Bill of Entry, NPA manifest, NIMASA levy, and Form C.

  • Dangerous cargo (Class 1–9) declared to NOSDRA with MSDS uploaded 24 hours pre-arrival.

  • Electronic Cargo Receipt (e-CR) issued same day—removing quayside delays.

24/7 Control & Reporting

  • Continuous monitoring via VHF 71 & satellite AIS, with ETA updates every 15 minutes.

  • Daily jetty logs include berth occupancy, draft readings, and hose pressure test results.

  • Monthly KPIs reported: barge turnaround time, crane utilization, and HSE observations.

[image of Harvel technicians overseeing cargo transfer from barge to jetty using certified lifting equipment]

Built for Marine Efficiency & Safety

Jetty operations and barge movements are high-risk, high-impact logistics. Harvel’s coordination model ensures every vessel, cargo transfer, and barge relocation is planned, verified, and executed with zero compromise.

Explore our marine logistics strategy in [Streamlining Jetty Operations for Offshore Supply Chain Efficiency].

Results That Matter

  • 100% compliance with DPR and NIMASA jetty safety protocols

  • 35% reduction in vessel wait times through optimized berthing schedules

  • Zero cargo loss or barge incidents across recent offshore support operations

[image of completed jetty operation with Harvel-managed barge and cargo transfer documentation]

Let’s Coordinate with Confidence

Whether you're planning a multi-vessel mobilization or managing daily jetty traffic, Harvel is ready to deliver. Our Jetty Operations & Barge Management team works hand-in-hand with your logistics, HSE, and offshore support teams to ensure safe, certified, and high-performing outcomes.

Let’s schedule a marine logistics review and align on your jetty and barge coordination needs.