Tamrose strengthens vessel security, operational oversight

Tamrose has deployed digital technology across its fleet of offshore support vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea, for tracking and monitoring, to enhance the safety of its crews and assets.

The Nigerian-owned marine logistics and offshore support operator has installed tracking devices on 15 vessels to provide uninterrupted visibility of their operations, even when their automatic identification system (AIS) signals drop or go dark, which often happens in the region.

“We continuously invest in technology that protects our crews and fleet, and delivers enhanced safety for our clients,” said Tamrose general manager of marine operations Kevin Aya.

This vessel-tracking investment comes as security threats, piracy and regulatory pressures persist across West Africa’s maritime corridors.

Tamrose has deployed MariTrace’s Mercury technology for real-time, encrypted ship-tracking even when AIS signals drop or onboard devices are switched off.

“Mercury has proven itself as a powerful addition already, especially in remote operations and complex regions where maintaining visibility is critical to safe and effective operations,” said Mr Aya.

Mercury caches data during signal outages and dark zones, and syncs automatically with the MariTrace interface when reconnected, ensuring no tracking information is lost.