Tamrose has deployed MariTrace’s Mercury tracking system across its entire fleet, installing the technology on 15 vessels as part of a move to strengthen maritime safety, security and operational transparency.
The fleet-wide rollout follows a new partnership with MariTrace, a provider of maritime intelligence and ship-tracking technology.
Effective immediately, all Tamrose-operated vessels are now equipped with Mercury, a real-time, encrypted tracking device designed to maintain vessel visibility in complex and high-risk operating environments.
The system is intended to ensure continuous positional awareness, even in conditions where AIS signals are unavailable or intentionally disabled, a frequent challenge in remote or hostile waters.
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The deployment is particularly relevant to operations in the Gulf of Guinea, where connectivity limitations and security risks can complicate conventional vessel monitoring. Mercury continues transmitting critical vessel data during signal interruptions, providing uninterrupted tracking coverage and enhanced situational awareness.
Kevin Aya, General Manager of Marine Operations at Tamrose, said: “We continuously invest in technology that protects our crews and fleet, and delivers enhanced safety for our clients. 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.”
By adopting Mercury across its fleet, Tamrose aims to improve vessel security and operational oversight, while maintaining consistent visibility for authorised stakeholders. The system stores tracking data during coverage gaps and automatically synchronises with the MariTrace platform once connectivity is restored, ensuring no historical data is lost.
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Thomas Owen, CEO of MariTrace, said the partnership reflects the operational realities faced by operators in high-risk regions. “Tamrose operates in some of the highest-risk territories globally, where conventional tracking is simply not enough. Mercury brings peace of mind knowing vessels are always trackable, even when traditional systems fail or cannot be used. We’re proud to support Tamrose’s mission with Mercury’s market-leading tracking, designed for resilience, confidentiality and operational continuity across its entire fleet.”
Mercury provides global positioning updates at one-minute intervals, with the option for higher-frequency reporting where required. The system integrates with onboard GPS and AIS data via NMEA 0183 and 2000 standards, allowing secure access to both live and historical vessel data through the MariTrace interface or API for operations teams, insurers and security personnel.
Beyond tracking, Mercury connects Tamrose to a broader suite of maritime intelligence tools, including route risk analysis, geofencing alerts, incident reporting and historical voyage data. This supports not only fleet monitoring but also decision-making, compliance and emergency preparedness.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Tamrose provides marine logistics and offshore support services across the West African region, operating in environments where resilient tracking and operational continuity are increasingly critical.
For more information:
Tamrose – https://tamrose.com/
MariTrace – https://www.maritrace.com/
