Thales has an exceptional pedigree in providing both long-range and short-range tracking solutions dating back to the famous Decca positioning system of 1944.
These systems enable the operator to monitor product transport both onshore and offshore. Operators can monitor ocean-going vessels, barges, supply vessels, anchor handling tugs, tanker trucks and other assets from a security operations centre.
Thales has installed vessel and vehicle positioning, tracking and security systems for oil concessions around the world operated by Shell, BP, Total and
CNOOC. In restricted operations areas, all vessels (or vehicles) without a tracking unit on board can be identified as a potential threat.
"Of the 330 security incidents reported in 2004, over 110 were against oil, gas and petrochemical transport vessels, with another dozen against oil field support vessel targets." International Maritime Organisation [IMO]