The “Eagle Eye” for Maritime Prevention and Control: Cracking Down on Stowaways Evading Quarantine and Strengthening the Defense Against Imported COVID-19 Cases
Abstract:
On February 16, 2022, according to reports from Hong Kong’s Ta Kung Wen Wei Net, 15 individuals illegally entered Zhuhai from Hong Kong. So far, 12 of them have been tracked down across multiple cities in Hunan, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, and Huizhou. Among these stowaways, four have been confirmed as COVID-19 positive—two in Hunan and two in Guangzhou. This incident has drawn widespread public attention, once again highlighting the severity of the risk of imported COVID-19 cases and the urgency of prevention and control measures.
I. Challenges in Preventing Stowaways
One of the critical tasks in China’s current pandemic prevention and control efforts is to rigorously combat stowaway activities and strictly prevent the importation of COVID-19 cases from abroad. If not addressed effectively, stowaway activities may continue to introduce the virus, leading to a resurgence of the pandemic. This not only poses a severe threat to public health but also consumes substantial national resources in terms of manpower, finances, law enforcement, and medical capacity.
II. Intelligent Coastal Surveillance System: An Efficient Prevention and Control Solution
To address the risks of maritime stowaways and imported COVID-19 cases, our company has launched an intelligent coastal surveillance system. This system integrates advanced radar and security equipment, offering the following core advantages:
- 24/7 All-Round Monitoring: The system enables real-time, gap-free monitoring of near-shore waters, accurately tracking vessel movements.
- Intelligent Alerts and Target Tracking: On-duty personnel can track suspicious targets in real time from the command center and issue rapid alerts, significantly improving interception efficiency.
- Scientific Command and Dispatch: Leveraging high-definition surveillance footage, command personnel can quickly assess situations, allocate resources, and execute precise responses.
III. Core Equipment: Coastal Surveillance Radar
The core equipment of this system is a high-performance coastal surveillance radar with leading technical features:
- Utilizes short-pulse narrow-beam and high-gain antenna technology, greatly enhancing long-range monitoring sensitivity and resolution.
- Provides critical technical support for maritime, public security, and other departments in combating illegal activities such as stowaways and smuggling, effectively blocking illegal maritime routes.
IV. Strong Environmental Adaptability
Our radar equipment boasts an IP66 protection rating, ensuring reliable operation under various harsh maritime climate conditions, including high humidity, rain, fog, strong corrosion, and wind-blown sand. It offers excellent waterproof, anti-corrosion, and sand-resistant performance.
V. Real-World Application Cases
Below are typical scenarios of our coastal surveillance system in actual deployment:
The National Immigration Administration and other relevant departments maintain a high-pressure stance against maritime stowaway crimes. Wuhan Lakeda will continue to provide technologically advanced and reliable coastal surveillance systems, fully supporting relevant authorities in strengthening the “preventing imported cases” defense line and safeguarding public health security.
Further Reading
- National Immigration Administration - Combating Cross-Border Crime and Pandemic Prevention Policies
- World Health Organization - International Health Regulations and Global Public Health Guidelines
- Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Technical Guidelines for Preventing Imported COVID-19 Cases
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