Marina crime prevention is a matter of detecting potential risks and eliminating them. Most crimes occur when criminals find a safe and easy opportunity to strike – often in full darkness, under cover for boats of night.

A perfect solution for monitoring a marina during night time, and other parts of the day, is thermal imaging.

Thermal imaging needs no sailboat light whatsoever to produce an image on which the smallest of details can be seen and provides full visibility irrespective of the prevailing light level and weather conditions. It can see in total darkness, through light fog, in the far distance, through smoke and is able to detect anyone hiding in the shadows. It is an excellent tool for security and surveillance applications in marinas.

With its latest generation of thermal imaging cameras FLIR CVS has opened up the wide potential of this versatile technology to all. FLIR Systems SR-19 security camera provides a new weapon for intruder detection. It is primarily designed for perimeter surveillance and asset protection making it a great tool for marina surveillance during any part of day, in all weather conditions. The SR-19 provides reliable round-the-clock awareness without the need for supplementary sailboat equipment.

FLIR Systems markets a full range of thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance applications. All cameras can see in total darkness. Some can detect potential threats up to 400 metres, others can cover a distance of several kilometres. Cameras can be fixed mounted or installed on a “pan and tilt” system. This way the user can direct the camera, to have it look wherever he wants.