Terrorism Concerns – World trade is of critical importance and therefore, so are our ports. With various critical materials being imported and exported, terrorism threats are of serious concern. Professional surveillance cameras play an essential in stopping possible terrorist plots.

Container Security – A little over 6 million storage containers are processed by way of our domestic shipping ports every year. Expecting and monitoring every one of these storage containers is very important. New HD security cameras help to monitor and record containers with a high-resolution video that offer extreme detail.

Theft Prevention – Protecting cargo also falls under the umbrella of port security. Using the latest in video surveillance helps to identify possible acts of robbery and dubious activity in real time.

Cruise Ship Protection – Cruise line security and safety is yet another consideration associated with shipping ports. The degree of safety for travelers and ships can be considerably increased by placing surveillance cameras to directly monitor activity around these kinds of vessels.

Threat Detection – Identifying a threat before it happens is key to video surveillance. With the help of digital video cameras, you can use key functions and technology to enhance your threat detection. Motion detection, unattended objects, and behavioral recognition are just some of the key features at your disposal.

Monitoring – The ability to monitor ports from various locations on a network allows multiple security sources to help with surveillance. Guards, police and Homeland security personnel can all access video feeds from different locations to combat theft, crime, and terrorist threats.

Maritime Port Surveillance Camera Risks

Vandalism & Tampering – Cameras are always under threat of being tampered or vandalized. Vandal proof cameras or Tamper-resistant security cameras along with proper placement helps to combat this problem. In the event that a camera is damaged, it can result in having video loss. It’s imperative to have a backup security measure in the event this occurs.

Dependency – Though CCTV cameras play an intricate part in protecting our ports, it is simply one part of other necessary forms of security. One should not solely depend on surveillance for security.

Port Surveillance Camera Configuration

We suggest that you consider the following factors when installing a maritime port security system:

• What areas do consider the port’s highest risk?
• What types of cargo flows through the port?
• Do you have cruise ships that also enter your ports?
• Do you currently have a security system? What do you have now?
• How do you currently deal with container security?
• Have there been instances of security breaches at your port?
• Are you understaffed? How many physical security guards are in the area?
• How big is your port?
• Are ships and cargo vulnerable when entering the port?