Dredging projects face numerous timeline delays, stemming from both the complexity of the work and the environment in which it’s conducted. Downtime can result from environmental impact surveys, adverse weather and wave patterns, equipment failures and security concerns, all of which incur high costs for dredging companies and the broader world economy. 80% of all worldwide trade relies on maritime transport, making ports and the dredgers who open and maintain aquatic channels essential to the stability of supply lines and the economies they support.

Because of their importance to global stakeholders and for the protection of their assets and people, physical security must remain a priority for both dredging projects and the ports that harbor them. As the risks of theft, sabotage and natural disasters grow, so too does the importance of visibility and situational awareness.