NOIAA LTD Signs Strategic MoU with ADES Group to Deliver Specialized Offshore and Maritime Safety Training in the Middle East & Africa

NOIAA LTD, Middle East and Africa Operations, through its Onshore/Offshore Maritime Safety Training Centres, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADES Group for the provision of specialized offshore training services.

NOIAA LTD is a subsidiary of NOIAA Corporation, whose global headquarters is located at 2425 West Loop South (Suite 200), Houston, Texas 77027, USA.

The agreement covers training delivery for marine and drilling crews onboard the offshore drilling rig ADM 501, which is currently mobilizing to commence drilling operations for Addax Petroleum Cameroon Company S.A. in Cameroon.

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Scope of Training Under the MoU

The signed MoU mandates that all required minimum training certifications be completed prior to contract commencement. The training programs include:

• OGUK Offshore Medical Fitness Certificate – All crew
• OPITO-Approved BOSIET (including HUET) – All crew
• IWCF or IADC Driller Level Well Control Certification – Assistant Drillers
• Stage 3 Crane Operator Certification – Crane Operators, Deck Pushers, and Deck Foremen
• Banksman & Slinger Competence Assessment Certificate – Deck Supervisors and Deck Pushers
• Banksman & Slinger Stage 1 Certification – All drill crew
• Banksman & Slinger Certification – Roustabouts and Roughnecks
• 6G Welding Certification – Welders
• GMDSS Radio Operator License – Radio Operators

These internationally recognized certifications ensure that all personnel meet global offshore safety, operational, and competency standards prior to deployment.

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Statement from ADES Group

According to Mr. Campbell Austin, Director of HR Operations at ADES Group, based in Doha, Qatar, the partnership reflects ADES’ continued commitment to operational excellence, safety compliance, and workforce competency across its offshore drilling operations.d commitment to operational excellence and strict adherence to global safety standards across its offshore fleet.

This collaboration marks another strategic step toward strengthening offshore drilling operations in Cameroon and reinforces the importance of certified competence and safety compliance within the Middle East and Africa energy sector.

ADES Group is a world-leading international provider of oil and gas drilling services. Headquartered in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and supported by a highly trained workforce of over 8,000 employees, ADES operates an elite portfolio of offshore and onshore drilling rigs worldwide. The company is recognized for delivering safe, client-focused drilling services through world-class operational excellence programs and a carefully selected workforce.

Its resilient business model and optimized cost structure have driven remarkable growth — from humble beginnings as a single-string operation two decades ago to its current industry-leading position as one of the world’s foremost offshore drilling service providers.

We are highly impressed by the strategic decision of ADES Group to send all its marine and drilling crews to our Onshore/Offshore Maritime Safety Training Centre located in Limbe II, in the heart of Cameroon’s coastal economic zone (formerly Victoria, now Limbe II, West Coast).

NOIAA LTD, Middle East and Africa Operations, is proud to be the only OPITO-approved training centre in the Central Africa sub-region.

Furthermore, NOIAA LTD is uniquely positioned as the only Onshore/Offshore Safety Training Centre in Africa offering integrated on-site accommodation. This means that while undertaking mandatory offshore training programs, personnel benefit from a fully residential, stress-free environment designed to ensure comfort, focus, and optimal learning conditions.

Following a press briefing after the MoU signing, NOIAA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chris YOK, stated that he was not surprised that ADES Group selected NOIAA to provide offshore training services in Cameroon.

According to Mr. YOK, NOIAA LTD currently remains the only OPITO-approved training provider in Cameroon and is one of the leading offshore safety training institutions operating across Africa. Since commencing operations on the continent, NOIAA has trained over three million onshore personnel from major organizations, including:

• MUNI-EG
• Orange Cameroon
• MTN Cameroon
• Huawei Technologies Cameroon
• Huawei Technologies Chad
• Huawei Technologies Senegal
• Airtel Benin
• MTN Ghana
• MTN Côte d’Ivoire

In the offshore oil and gas sector, NOIAA has trained over five million personnel for leading industry operators such as:

• SNH Cameroon
• ExxonMobil
• Trident Energy
• PARLM
• Gepsing EG
• TotalEnergies
• Addax Petroleum
• SBM Offshore (Angola & EG)
• NNPC Limited
• Noble Energy
• Chevron Corporation
• Marathon Oil

Mr. YOK emphasized that within Africa’s oil and gas industry, safety, compliance, and competence are non-negotiable. He noted that operating in the sector without certified training support significantly increases operational and safety risks.

He concluded that NOIAA’s partnership with ADES Group further strengthens safety standards across the Middle East and Africa energy corridor and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering globally recognized offshore competence and compliance solutions.

According to Mr. Ahmed El-Zomor, Supply Chain Manager – Africa at ADES Group, the company plans to continue and expand its collaboration with O-CERY Plc and NOIAA LTD across Africa whenever ADES secures new contracts on the continent.

Mr. El-Zomor further stated that since ADES commenced operations in Cameroon, O-CERY Plc has been extremely supportive in facilitating local engagement, logistics coordination, and operational efficiency.supportive to ADES personnel and operations. He further noted that ADES has observed O-CERY’s strong presence in nearly every African country where ADES operates, making the company a reliable and strategic logistics partner.

“All Supply Chain employees are highly satisfied with the services provided by O-CERY,” he said. “As one of my colleagues noted, they consistently adhere to delivery schedules and agreed timelines. This level of reliability ensures that our projects progress smoothly and in accordance with plan.”

The Supply Chain Manager concluded by reaffirming that ADES is very happy with the services provided and looks forward to strengthening cooperation across its African operations.