Port surveillance - Case studies
The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel's international seaports. A huge crane is used to move cargo. Operating the crane is difficult, so the MESSOA SDF416U has been installed to help control it. The SDF416U was chosen because it delivers reliable IP67 waterproof housing. It is suited for the rough outdoor environment of a seaport. Surveillance is crucial to prevent theft and ensure the safety of the goods moving through the port. Coastal weather can wreak havoc on cameras. One of the great...
BackgroundCrowley's Yacht Yard has been Chicago's premier full-service land yachting facility since 1978.This facility handles both sail and powerboats of all shapes and sizes. They have indoor and outdoor storage options for over 1,400 boats.Challenge: Crowley's Yacht Yard wanted to provide - Broadband wireless access for boaters and employees- Security for their facility by enabling full-time video surveillance SolutionProxim's Tsunami™ MP.11 was deployed to enable round-the-clock prem...
SightLogix Thermal SightSensors provide clear, detailed thermal images night and day A SightLogix smart thermal video analytics system has been chosen for deployment at the Jacksonville (FL) Port Authority (JAXPORT) in a project partially funded by a Homeland Security Grant initiative to enhance security at port facilities. SightLogix was selected after careful evaluation and on-site demonstrations of their perimeter security solution. SightLogix systems function with a high...
The port city of Bodrum is the second largest tourist city in Turkey, with a peak tourist population of over 1.5 million people during the summer months. To ensure the protection of tourists and locals alike, as well as the port itself, the Bodrum Police Department commissioned the construction of a city-wide wireless video surveillance network, utilising Proxim Wireless Tsunami™ MP.16 3500 licensed band WiMAX radios as the wireless backhaul to connect over 70 video cameras.This deplo...
A significant upgrade in the fibre network included installation of multi-mode fibre optic cabling to camera locations It takes an intricate and well-established security infrastructure to protect a port, even a small one such as the Port of West Sacramento. Following strict security regulations from the Department of Homeland Security and US Coast Guard, The Port made the commitment to install a new video surveillance system featuring video management software from OnSSI. At...
The port of San Giorgio di Nogaro situated near the city of Udine is one of the three active ports in the region, together with Trieste and Monfalcone. It is a river port, accessible from the Adriatic sea. It is divided into two public structures: Porto Vecchio and Porto Magreth with the private dock of the former chemical industries of Caffaro. The port area houses a rail junction, covered warehouses and open air storage areas, handling approximately 1.6 million tons of various goods. The Cons...
About the Port Botany expansion project:The Sydney Ports Corporation is expanding its container port facilities at Port Botany to augment long-term trade growth. Involving the reclamation of 60 hectares of land, this is the largest port project to be undertaken in Australia in over three decades. The Sydney Ports Corporation mission is to add value to all aspects of Sydney's port operations by managing and developing port facilities and services to meet existing and future trade needs and delive...
The sensors were chosen for performance, resistance to sun exposure, sensitivity and compatibility with Pelco ULIS, a manufacturer of high-quality infrared (IR) imaging sensors for thermography, security, automotive and military applications, announced recently that it has signed a contract with Schneider Electric, the developer and manufacturer of world leading Pelco video and security systems, to supply infrared (IR) sensors for Pelco's new product line, the Sarix thermal imaging cameras. This...
October 2010, Malta Freeport, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, ranked among the top European ports and is the third largest transshipment and logistics center in the region. Due to its law enforcement under ISPS Code, the IP Surveillance System is required to consistently support governments evaluating risks and offset with changes in threat and vulnerability for ships and port facilities, including certain equipments, monitoring and controlling access, and monitoring the activities of...
Thermal imaging camera raises security level at the port of Ravenna, ItalyThanks to its strategic geographical position in the north-east of Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, the Port of Ravenna is an Italian leader in commercial trade with the East Mediterranean and the Black Sea. It plays an important role in trade with the Middle and Far East. The Port of Ravenna is one of the major Italian ports as far as break bulk cargo is concerned: in particular, it is the Italian leader in the handling...
Port security has been upgraded with the introduction of Nextiva Critical infrastructure from Verint SystemsEvery year, millions of foreign tonnage are offloaded to thousands of vessels in this high-traffic port for distribution throughout the country. This high level of activity in an environment that includes an expansive water perimeter, multi-use facilities, heavy equipment, parking lots, elevators, and storage containers requires sophisticated storage solutions for protecting pe...
Today, one of the country's most innovative ports in terms of security measures, the Port of Los Angeles was not always ahead of the curve. Prior to 2006, the Port operated with a few analog cameras across their expansive grounds. "We had just a few cameras run independently through an IP address operated by different departments," states Don Farrell, captain of the Los Angeles Port of Police. "There was no master plan or integration of the systems." Prior to a new security system or plan, Port...
Two of the most important ports of the Panama Ports Company (PPC) will from now on be protected by MOBOTIX cameras: the container harbours Balboa and Cristobal (both in Panama). The local MOBOTIX partner, Mutitek, installed a system with more than 50 M12 DualNight cameras. The decisive factor for the MOBOTIX cameras was especially their robustness since they operate even in an ocean climate with very little maintenance. In addition, MOBOTIX combines a high image resolution with an internal...
PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has 100 visible light and infrared illuminated CCTV cameras PureTech Systems Inc.,a leading manufacturer of wide-area intelligent video surveillance software, announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal. The Port of Charleston operates five deep water marine terminals and regularly handles 8400-TEU vessels. The system installation, perform...
Gallagher's integrated security system monitors and controls in excess of 80 access points throughout the PortAs it expands its global reach, Gallagher works in close partnership with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to promote its business in key export markets around the world. In a recent collaboration, Gallagher's security systems, implemented by Ports of Auckland, were showcased for Chinese IT journalist Shu Jie, Senior Editor / Reporter for Communications Weekly.During a guided tour of the...
Established in 2009, the Port of Taipei is an important transport hub for cargo traffic between Europe and Asia. A designated free-trade zone, the port is becoming an important East Asian trans-shipment center. To better serve the importers and exporters who utilize its facilities, the port offers automated loading and unloading of container vessels and also provides trading services. Despite the global economic downturn, the Port of Taipei's trading business sales have grown rapidly on a year-o...
Virginia International Terminals, Inc. uses Axis network cameras for remote container inspectionMissionWith economic indicators predicting a tripling of rail cargo container volume to its marine terminals in the coming decades, Virginia Port Authority needed a creative solution for managing the expected growth in commerce. Virginia International Terminals, Inc. (VIT), the organization chartered to operate all the marine terminals owned by the Authority, sought a cost-efficient system that could...
In 2007, based on proposals of the Ports Security Plan, the Maltese Government implemented a project funded by the European Union under the Structural Funds Programme Malta, to install an advanced security system to monitor Maltese ports, harbours, bays, quays and berths. The system is designed to enhance maritime security, to counter maritime security threats and monitor local waters ffor safety.Phase One of the project was to install a centrally monitored CCTV system linked to a control...
The Port of Grimsby & Immingham, the UK's largest port by tonnage, is now taking advantage of the latest digital networked CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros part of AD Group, recommended by installer DJ Byers CCTV, to maximize both security and the port's operational and logistical processes. Back in August 2007, owner and operator Associated British Ports (ABP) turned to DJ Byers CCTV to advise on how best to bring its existing under-utilised and cumbersome analog CCTV system into the...
At King Fahd Industrial Port at Yanbu in Saudi Arabia the CCTV system has to provide high security for valuable cargos and infrastructure. When the original IP system proved disappointing, it was upgraded with Geutebruck servers, management system, video analysis and GUI, and is now so successful that the Saudi Ports Authority sees it as a model for other ports.The previous installation had 245 analog cameras along the perimeter fence, Axis encoders, and an alarm contact interface with the perim...
TDSi's access control systems have recently been installed in a passenger terminal at one of the UK's busiest ports, which caters for the ever-increasing demand of cruise liners and commercial ships. With other areas of the port having already implemented TDSi solutions, the client was keen to discuss its new requirements with its long-standing partner Wessex Fire and Security and TDSi. Primarily these requirements were to ensure the security of all control and fire doors within the building, a...
The Italian port of San Giorgio di Nogaro has installed IP video surveillance management software from Milestone Systems with License Plate Recognition to help manage busy shipping and transit traffic, security of goods, and people safety. The system is scalable for expansions in the three-port area, with an open platform for best-of-breed hardware support with flexible central and remote operations.The port of San Giorgio di Nogaro situated near the city of Udine, Italy, is a large river port a...
Bosch Security Excort System protects staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital is the premiere tertiary acute care hospital in Windsor-Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Combining a century old tradition of compassionate care with cutting edge diagnostic imaging technology, Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital leads the provision of advanced care in the areas of complex trauma, renal dialysis, acute mental health, advanced cardiac care, stroke and neurosurgical care and the broad found...
Controlware Communications has provided an IP CCTV transmission system to Aéroports de Paris Group for the new Galerie Parisienne terminal extension at Charles de Gaulle airport.Aéroports de Paris Group are Europe's second largest airport group, managing 14 airports, and aerodromes including Paris-Orly, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Paris-Le Bourget. As the airport authority for the Paris region, Aéroports de Paris requires the highest level of security to safeguard pas...
Vicon have manufactured video management solutions for airports and ports throughout the world. For St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, simply wanting a high performance CCTV system wasn't enough. They wanted a system that could be expanded over an extended period of time without replacing the existing infrastructure. They found that solution in the Vicon family of video products and a business relationship that began almost 10 years ago is still going strong.Building a bett...
Driving within the site of Port of Tauranga, the atmosphere is a peculiar combination of constant activity (mainly the flow of heavy vehicles) and a tranquil continuity of business. Policing security cars patrol the site and the 40km speed limit is adhered to by all. With the Cardax FT system installed, drivers have details of speeding infringements noted against their cardholder details, maintaining the organization's stand on safety within the boundaries of the Port. New Zealand's pref...
With a market share of 40 percent, Lübeck is Germany's biggest Baltic port. Last year, 25.4 million metric tons of goods were handled here. The port's heavy traffic, with around 150 departures a week to 24 partner ports, contributes to Lübeck's success, along with the exceptional ability to handle roll-on/roll-off traffic and the excellent hinterland access. The public port facilities, operated by LHG (Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH), include four zones with a...
Economical yet professional. That's the image the Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit staff want to portray with their Metropass cards. Metropass cards are used for riders of bus and light-rail transit in Minneapolis. Until recently, they were produced by an outside printing vendor, and the cost was becoming prohibitive. Metro Transit's decision to bring the production inside not only saved money, but also improved the security of the cards.Metro Transit is one of the la...
Raytec, specialist manufacturers of professional CCTV Lighting, have announced the supply of Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators to major ports and airports within Europe. Raytec illuminators are used to deliver high quality CCTV during the vulnerable hours of darkness. At ports and airports illumination is typically used to protect the perimeter of a site against intrusion at night. However, Infra-Red or White-Light can be used to deliver night-time pictures from any camera....
The ChallengeFollowing software problems with its existing installations, BP was looking to upgrade its security system network without having to embark on a lengthy and disruptive installation and staff training programme. AGE Electrical Services recommended Dedicated Micros' Sprite Lite multiplexer from Gardiner Security. The SolutionPeter Robinson, Director at AGE explains: "We opted for DM's Sprite Lite because it's the most user-friendly multiplexer on the market, both from an in...
