🦎8 Feb 2026 19:17
Based on recent AIS data and industry reports, the jack-up rig ADMARINE 501 (IMO 8771253) is currently located in the West Africa/Gulf of Guinea region.
Current Status and Location:
Location: Gulf of Guinea (West Africa).
Activity: The rig has been completing a six-month drilling campaign (firm plus options) for Nkuku Ikon Petroleum Development in Nigeria.
Recent Movements: Reports indicate it was preparing to finish its contract and be towed from the site, with some reports noting it was en route to, or in, the vicinity of the NJOM-3 field in Cameroon.
Where it is Due Next:
Next Project: Upon completing its current obligations in Nigeria, the Admarine 501 is scheduled to mobilize to Cameroon to execute a contract for Tower Resources (to drill the NJOM-3 well) and subsequently for Addax Petroleum.
Timeline: Operations for this next, extended assignment were expected to commence following the conclusion of the Nigerian campaign in late 2025/early 2026, with the new, combined contracts providing visibility for the rig for up to two years.