Maritime Security

The threat of terrorist attack on naval bases, harbours, ports, oil platforms, terminals, underwater pipelines, shipping and coastal facilities is today sadly, a real and growing concern to all countries and one which could severely affect their economic stability not to mention the catastrophic loss of life and damage to infrastructure a serious terrorist attack or saboteurs could lead to.

It is an acknowledged fact that terrorist organisations are now training operatives in diving techniques and the risk of attack on facilities from diver teams is now very real and the need for an integrated marine defence programme has never therefore, been greater. Undesired "visitors" tend to approach from sea and submerged, as this line of attack is rather difficult and expensive to survey and to protect. Thus, such an approach route remains unprotected and enables intruders to execute an attack with relatively little risk.

A wide range of defence solutions can be deployed to detect and respond to such threats including radar, sonar and anti diver nets etc. but in addition to these measures it is important to be able to provide a means of communication and if necessary, disruption to any divers detected in the area.

Westminster's Maritime Security Solutions

When it comes to choosing a system to meet the growing demands of port and harbour security, Westminster International's Maritime Security system's offer the most advanced detection and protection systems above any other marine security system.

Diver Detection & Protection

The Pulsar-3D Advanced Diver Detection System with 3D Sonic Video Imaging, is the most comprehensive underwater security solution in the world, and delivers a spectacular arsenal of security and defence measures, to an all encompassing comprehensive standard that is matched by no other system.

The DDS Diver Detection Sonar is designed to counter the threat of sabotage and terrorism for naval bases, commercial ports, oil platforms etc. To provide the responsible authorities with a reliable and powerful tool for the protection of vital installations against submerged aggressors, the Diver Detection Sonar (DDS) as a port surveillance system that enables the automatic detection of intruders and the generation of an early warning which is a prerequisite for an effective counter-measure.

Underwater Pipeline Protection

The DDS-J Diver Detection Sonar is designed specifically to counter the threat of sabotage and terrorism to underwater oil pipelines. The DDS-J provides alarm activation when a diver enters the scanned detection sector, alerting the operator of a potential threat. The system is also equipped with passive hydrophone receivers that listen for attack that may be made on the pipeline (drilling for example). This feature provides a secondary back up and confirmation to the diver detection sonar, and makes the DDS-J the ultimate in underwater pipeline protection.

Diver Threat Defence

Westminster International’s Enforcer System is an acoustic marine defence application that is designed to work in conjunction with other diver detection systems such as sonar etc. Westminster's Enforcer is both an underwater communications system, and a high powered acoustic disruption system which can be used to ‘warn off’ or if necessary, ‘disrupt’ any unauthorised divers detected in the protected area.

Integrated Command & Control

Westminster International is proud to offer an exclusive bespoke system tailored to our client's needs, that are capable of controlling all of the above systems from one command & control centre.

Since maritime security may need to be under the command of senior security officials in a centralised location, Westminster provide integrate systems that provide a means of consolidated reporting, tracking and proactive defence.

Marine Barriers & Surveillance

The Marine Barrier is available to meet almost any defence requirement, and can even be provided to prevent direct high speed ramming from small to medium sized marine craft. The Marine Barrier has been designed primarily to provide marine defence for the protection of key areas...

Westminster's Underwater Marine CCTV Camera Kit is a high quality professional underwater surveillance kit with multiple applications in the marine environment. The kit comprises of high quality colour surveillance camera capable of operation in depths up to 100m, and can be used in all sea conditions together with a marine quality monitor and control system housed within a bespoke hard case.

Westminster's Enterprise - Autonomous Underwater Surveillance Vessel is a high-tech Autonomous Underwater Surveillance Vessel. Its function is to carry out underwater surveillance to seek out potential security threats to provide: Intelligence for control & command; Identification of potential risk; Interception of intruders and Inspection of assets.

Westminster & The ISPS Code

Westminster, as a leading international provider of security systems, equipment and anti terrorist devices are well placed to assist the Maritime Industry in meeting the requirements and obligations contained in the new ISPS Code.

Please note, Westminster International's Maritime Systems are a Restricted Issue – Further information is only available to bona fide organisations.

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