Because the solution accurately determines the speed of boats entering the farm, members of the co-op can accurately assess the potential theft risk, and react accordingly. Specifically, if vessels are moving quickly, the chances of clam theft are very low, but slow-moving vessels are more likely to be involved in crime, and can therefore be questioned as appropriate.
Benefits: The solution sets a new benchmark for sea farm security
Thanks to the Hikvision solution, the Verace Cooperative has dramatically improved its security capabilities, while also eliminating the need to manage CCTV video feeds manually. As a result, the cooperative is seeing a reduction in losses due to theft of clams, while also freeing time to focus on core, revenue-generating activities.
The Hikvision solution is also helping Verace Cooperative to protect its valuable clams very efficiently compared to competing solutions, which often use pairs of cameras and radar devices to track boats at sea. With just a single Hikvision unit providing both thermal and video capabilities, no radar unit is required, delivering major equipment and maintenance cost savings for the members. In addition, powered by the sun, Hikvision's self-contained camera setups consume zero electricity, delivering further cost savings for the company, as well as reducing its carbon footprint.
Based on its decision to deploy the Hikvision solution, Verace Cooperative has set a new, much higher benchmark for security in sea farms in Ferrara and beyond. As a reference project, this demonstrates the power of Hikvision thermal and visual imaging technologies to reduce the theft of clams and other valuable seafood, and offers a replicable approach for other producers in the region who wish to increase their security and protect their livelihoods in the same way.
As well as detecting and tracking boats, the Hikvision cameras can also be equipped with a boat-counting algorithm. The Verace Cooperative hopes to use this in the future to understand exactly how many vessels leave and enter the farm during a day, a week, or a month, and whether theft is still taking place. This crucial capability makes the solution suitable for a range of other applications, including ship-counting for port authorities and other maritime organizations.
With 24/7 visibility of boats entering the sea farm, the Verace Cooperative is ideally placed to combat theft and to protect its vital seafood assets. This means that the livelihood of the co-op's members is being protected, and that the sea farm will remain commercially viable long into the future.