Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has introduced a new port security system which it describes as state-of-the-art and valued at R843 million. The system will safeguard customer cargo, port users, as well as Transnet's own port assets, staff and contractors, says TNPA.
Perimeters of buildings and grounds can vary significantly, from suburban areas with open space surrounded only by trees and landscaping to schools with fences or to urban environments bordered by sidewalks, roadways and parking lots. Technology for protecting these facilities varies as widely as the perimeters themselves, but the key to detecting and stopping intruders before they gain entry is an integrated security solution.
Providing security in a mining environment is tough. Remote sites, a reliance on hazardous materials, limited local infrastructure and geopolitical instability are common risk factors that can make installations susceptible to malicious attack. Any security breach has the potential to endanger staff, damage the local environment and disrupt production.
Anyone over the age of 18 who uses public transport can complete an online survey (www.securestation.eu/survey.html) covering issues such as staffing levels, CCTV, lighting, public announcements, reporting of suspicious packages, time to access platforms, cost, comfort, luggage restrictions and baggage screening.
With a transition from analog to digital video continuing, there remains a crucial requirement for reliable transmission of the video signal during today's period of coexistence. With many legacy installations it has been coaxial cable handling images from a camera to monitoring, recording or both. Coaxial has its limitations, including restricted transmission distance, signal degradation over long cable runs and interference.
