ARGC-2400 cameras for Malaysia for maritime surveillance

Several long-range surveillance ARGC-2400 cameras from Obzerv Technologies have been installed in Malaysia to improvethe Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) capacity for the maritimesecurity in the straits and Malaysian territorial waters.From economic and strategic perspectives, the Strait of Malacca is one ofthe most important shipping lanes in the world. The Strait carries 70,000vessels per year, that is close to one quarter of the world's sea trade.Moreover, it has grown to be the main passageway for oil for major worldconsumers such as Japan and China. As a consequence, this area has become atarget for piracy attacks. In reaction, the Japanese government has offeredthe last three cameras to the MMEA to complete its surveillance systemnetwork. The handing-over ceremony was held at Klang on March 21, 2009.The ARGC-2400 cameras have been integrated to existing radar stations toenhance the smooth flow of sea traffic along the 900 km channel. While theradars are dedicated to the detection and location of unusual activities andthreats, the ARGC-2400 cameras are used to classify and clearly identify thosetargets."Because of its long-range detailed identification capability, theARGC-2400 has become an indispensable tool to prevent piracy acts, illegalimmigration, smuggling, and terrorism. This program demonstrates thesatisfaction of the customer regarding the matchless capabilities andversatilities of our range-gated cameras", says Mr. Deni Bonnier, President ofObzerv. "We are delighted that the MMEA has chosen Obzerv to provide thelong-range cameras required for such a critical mission", he concluded.Obzerv Technologies (www.obzerv.com), headquartered in Quebec, QC,Canada, specializes in the design, and manufacturing of Laser Range-GatedImaging Systems for 24/7 surveillance.

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