Piracy today has serious
human and economic consequences and can damage the economies and stability
of the countries concerned. The PASTOR solution alerts shipping companies
to piracy threats ahead of time, helping them avoid the additional
costs of route changes, late deliveries, thefts of cargo, large onboard
vessel protection teams and higher insurance premiums.
The PASTOR service solution
is designed around a set of proven products and systems to protect
vessels, cargoes and crews quickly and effectively during the day
and at night. It is available as turnkey solution and is fully modular
and scalable to meet evolving needs.
PASTOR comprises detection
(radar) and identification (gyrostabilised optronic system) functions
to provide the vessel's security officer or onboard protection team
with early warning of any potential piracy threat. It includes a powerful
searchlight to act as a deterrent and ward off attackers. The solution
includes intuitive data management software which automatically issues
alerts and provides the relevant authorities with clear and simple
information about an attack. An automated digital radio system enables
vessels in the vicinity to identify each other.
A dynamic map of the threat
situation can be compiled based on the data gathered by the various
radar, optronic and identification systems deployed in the area.
PASTOR is available as
a service contract including quick installation and removal of self-contained
vessel protection kits tailored to each company's route plans, as
well as system maintenance and user training.
"PASTOR is specially
designed to detect and identify the small, fast craft typically used
by pirates while they are still a long way off, allowing to rapidly
implement the most appropriate response measures. PASTOR supports
the continued growth and development of the shipping industry by improving
crew safety and reducing the costs associated with piracy,"
said Gérard Herby, Thales Vice President Services for the Secure
Communication and Information Systems business.
Thales' PASTOR protection system is
designed around a set of proven products and systems to protect vessels,
cargoes and crews quickly and effectively during the day and at night