Sonardyne’s Maritime Security Showcase at the Monaco Yacht Show 2012

Yateley, United Kingdom, August 31, 2012 --(PR.com)-- This year at the annual Monaco Yacht Show, Sonardyne International Ltd and its subsidiary company Marine and Remote Sensing Solutions (MARSS) Ltd. will be giving live demonstrations of their automated surface and underwater security systems for yachts and waterside facilities. Held in Port Hercules, Monaco from 19th-22nd September, the Monaco Yacht Show is considered the most prestigious luxury yacht show in the world, attracting over 500 exhibiting companies and an average of 28,000 professional and private visitors.

The interactive zone on Sonardyne’s stand, QS1, will enable visitors to experience the company’s security Command and Control system, NIDAR, first hand as it watches over Monaco’s main harbour. A browser-based platform, NIDAR integrates radar, camera, underwater sonar, AIS, satellite imagery and access control data into a single security shield that provides early warning and protection against an approaching threat. The unique touchscreen interface is simple and intuitive to use and product experts will be available to guide visitors through its many features and benefits.

In addition, Sonardyne will also be showcasing its Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) systems. The system uses under hull sonar technology to provide a 360°, below water protection zone that can discriminate between genuine threats such as divers and swimmers, and non-threats such as large fish or pleasure craft. Sentinel is quick to deploy, providing instant protection for a vessel when it is at anchor.

“The requirement for intelligent surveillance systems is accelerating across the yachting industry and the Monaco Yacht Show is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of both NIDAR and Sentinel,” said Ross Gooding, Sonardyne Business Development Manager for Maritime Security. “We are looking forward to meeting with owners and their captains to discuss and identify the best solutions for their yachts, helping them to make more efficient use of available security sensors which will lead to better informed decisions and fundamentally, increased levels of personal security.”