Facilitating Offshore Project Success – End-to-End In-Country Support for Major Jack-Up Barge Overhaul

The client faced two significant challenges in preparing to deliver this project in Nigeria:

1. Navigating Nigeria’s immigration framework to secure expatriate work authorizations and visas for its highly skilled technical team.
2. Managing specialized in-country procurement and logistics, particularly for sourcing:

• Crane ropes (imported)

• ABS-standard steel plates

• Offshore barge support equipment and rentals

The company required a local partner with strong governmental relations, regulatory knowledge, and a reliable procurement network to enable smooth project execution.

Kaph Global Solutions Limited was engaged to provide comprehensive in-country support services, ensuring the project’s successful initiation and delivery within Nigeria’s complex regulatory and logistical landscape.

Our Scope of Support:

Immigration & Visa Facilitation

• Work Visa Procurement: Successfully facilitated work visas for 10 expatriate resources for the execution of the project
• Liaison with Nigerian Immigration Services: Coordinated end-to-end application, documentation, and approval process.
• Expedited Turnaround: Ensured timely arrival of key personnel, preventing project delays.

2. Specialized In-Country Procurement & Logistics Support

• Barge Rental Services: Identified and contracted locally compliant offshore barges suitable for supporting overhaul operations near the deployment zone.
• Crane Rope Importation: Managed customs clearance and logistics for importing high-strength crane ropes, including all necessary certifications and documentation.
• Supply of ABS-Standard Steel Plates: Procured and delivered marine-grade steel plates conforming to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) specifications, enabling compliance with international engineering standards.

This successful collaboration highlights Kaph Global Solutions Limited’s capability to serve as a trusted in-country partner for global engineering and marine firms executing complex offshore projects in Nigeria. Through strategic immigration services, expert procurement solutions, and local insight, we help international companies thrive in the Nigerian operating environment—compliantly, efficiently, and confidently.

• 10 Expatriate work Visas Secured within regulatory timelines
• Project Mobilization Achieved Within Schedule
• Seamless Procurement and Logistics Support for key materials and equipment
• Full Regulatory Compliance with Nigerian Immigration, Customs, and Maritime Authorities
• Cost Optimization through local sourcing and strategic vendor engagement