Biometric Systems

In the maritime context, biometric systems refer to the application of statistical analysis on biological data to authenticate, identify, or verify individuals aboard a vessel or within a maritime facility. These systems are increasingly being used in the maritime industry for security and identification purposes. They use unique physical or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris recognition, or voice patterns to identify individuals. Biometric systems can be used in various maritime applications such as crew identification, access control to restricted areas on a ship or port, and immigration control at ports. They can also be used to enhance maritime security by preventing unauthorized access to vessels, ports, and maritime facilities. Biometric systems can also help in the efficient management of crew members by accurately identifying them, thereby reducing the risk of identity fraud. Furthermore, these systems can also assist in the rescue operations at sea by providing accurate identification of individuals.