Restricted Access Zones
Maximum-security perimeters around hazardous cargo, ammunition stores, fuel depots, and classified cargo. Any unauthorised entry triggers immediate critical alerts and access lock-out.
Critical SecurityLocation IntelligenceDigital
Digital
Geofencing for Sea Ports
Define, monitor, and enforce dynamic virtual perimeters across your entire port — tracking vessels, vehicles, cargo, and personnel in real time with automated alerts and access control.
What we track
VesselsVehiclesCargoPersonnelContainers
Perimeter RadarLIVE
<1sAlert response time
99.9%Boundary accuracy
70%Fewer security incidents
100%Regulatory compliance coverage
Solution Overview
Intelligent perimeter management for the modern port.
From static fences to dynamic, intelligent boundaries
Traditional physical perimeters cannot adapt to the complex, dynamic environment of a modern seaport — where vessel positions, cargo zones, and workforce areas change by the hour. TMS Industries' Digital Geofencing platform replaces rigid infrastructure with intelligent, programmable virtual boundaries.
Using a combination of GPS/GNSS, AIS, cellular positioning, RFID, and port-authority data integration, our system creates real-time geofence zones that automatically trigger alerts, access decisions, and compliance logs whenever an asset — vessel, vehicle, container, or person — crosses a defined boundary.
- Multi-layer zone management: port perimeter, berth zones, hazardous areas, restricted access
- Real-time tracking of vessels, trucks, forklifts, personnel, and containers
- Automated alerts via SMS, email, dashboard, and SCADA integration
- Full audit trail for ISPS Code, Customs, and Port Authority compliance
- Dynamic zone resizing — adapt boundaries based on vessel berth assignments or emergency conditions
Zone Configuration
Configurable zone types.
Define the right boundary type for every area of your port — from open access to maximum-security restricted zones.
Berth & Vessel Zones
Dynamic virtual berths that auto-configure when a vessel is assigned. Ensure only authorised crew, stevedores, and port agents access the vessel's immediate working area.
Vessel OperationsCargo & Yard Zones
Track container movements across yard blocks, verify that cargo exits only through authorised gate lanes, and receive alerts for containers that dwell beyond planned periods.
Cargo ControlPersonnel Safety Zones
Protect workers by defining crane operating radii, forklift exclusion zones, and confined space alerts. Automatic mustering zone verification during emergency evacuation scenarios.
Worker SafetyVehicle Traffic Zones
Manage truck gate queues, monitor vehicle dwell time at weighbridges, and enforce speed limits through proximity-based alerts in designated vehicle corridors.
Traffic ManagementEnvironmental Compliance Zones
Enforce emission control area (ECA) boundaries, monitor stack emissions from vessels in designated ECA zones, and auto-log Shore Power activation events for Green Port audits.
EnvironmentalPlatform Workflow
How Digital Geofencing works.
From asset positioning to automated action — a seamless five-step workflow.
1. Locate
GPS/GNSS, AIS, RFID, and cellular positioning triangulate every tracked asset in real time.
2. Define Zones
Operators draw or import geofence polygons via the GIS dashboard or REST API integration.
3. Match
The platform continuously evaluates each asset's position against all active zones in under 1 second.
4. Alert
Boundary events trigger configurable alerts via dashboard, SMS, email, or webhook to TOS/ERP systems.
5. Log & Report
Every event is immutably logged for compliance, audit, customs clearance, and insurance purposes.
Alerting Engine
Intelligent alerts & automated actions.
Critical — Restricted Zone Breach
Immediate multi-channel alert when an unauthorised asset enters a high-security zone. Triggers access control lock-out and notifies security personnel within milliseconds.
Warning — Dwell Time Exceeded
Alerts when a vessel, vehicle, or container remains in a zone beyond its scheduled departure time — enabling proactive intervention before operational delays cascade.
Informational — Zone Entry/Exit
Logs every authorised zone transition for vessels, trucks, and personnel — generating automated compliance records and gate manifest updates.
Warning — Speed Violation
Detects vehicles exceeding speed limits within designated port zones and issues automated warnings to drivers and fleet managers in real time.
Critical — Man-Down / SOS
RFID/wearable integration triggers a geo-located SOS alert when a worker activates their panic button or remains stationary in a hazardous zone beyond a threshold.
Live Alert Feed — Port GeofenceToday, 14:32 IST
14:32:08CRITICALTruck TN-09-XY-4421 entered Restricted Zone R-02
14:28:51WARNINGContainer MSKU-7734561 dwell time exceeded — Yard Block C
14:25:17ENTRYMV Coastal Star entered Berth Zone B-04
14:19:04EXITMV Northern Wind cleared Port Perimeter — Outbound
14:12:33WARNINGForklift FL-07 speed limit exceeded — Gate 3 Corridor
14:08:11CLEAREDZone breach resolved — Personnel evacuated Zone R-01
13:55:40ENTRYPilot Boat PB-Mangalore-02 entered Vessel Traffic Zone
47 assets tracked · 8 active zones · 2 alerts openView All →
Use Cases
Port application scenarios.
Digital Geofencing delivers measurable value across every operational domain of a modern seaport.
ISPS Security Compliance
Automatically enforce ISPS Code maritime security zones. Log every access event with timestamp, identity, and position for Port Facility Security Plan audits.
Vessel Traffic Management
Monitor vessel positions relative to approach channels, turning basins, and berth limits. Integrate with VTMS for real-time harbor-master situational awareness.
Cargo Custody Tracking
Verify chain of custody from vessel discharge to gate-out. Receive alerts for unauthorised cargo movements and automate customs manifest updates on zone exit.
Worker Safety & Mustering
Protect port workers with crane exclusion zones, lone-worker alerts, and digital muster roll verification during emergency evacuations — all in real time.
Truck Gate Automation
Geofence-triggered gate booking confirmation, automated weighbridge queuing, and driver instruction dispatch — reducing gate waiting times significantly.
Emission Control Zones
Automatically detect vessels entering ECAs and trigger Shore Power switching notifications, emission log entries, and Port Authority compliance reports.
System Integration
Seamless integration with port systems.
Built with open APIs and industry-standard protocols to connect with your existing port technology ecosystem.
AIS Integration
Live vessel position data from AIS Class A/B transponders for maritime geofence monitoring.
Access Control & RFID
Personnel tracking via RFID wristbands, smart cards, and biometric access readers at zone boundaries.
GIS / Port Maps
Import CAD port layouts, high-resolution aerial maps, and live drone feeds as the geofence base layer.
VTMS / VHF
Bi-directional integration with Vessel Traffic Management Systems and port communication networks.
TOS / ERP Integration
REST API and webhook connectors to Terminal Operating Systems and ERP platforms for automated data sync.
CCTV & Video Analytics
Correlate geofence breach events with CCTV footage for automated video evidence capture and review.
Mobile App
iOS and Android apps for security personnel with real-time zone maps, push alerts, and patrol logging.
Port Authority Systems
Automated report generation and data submission to Port Authority, Customs, and Coast Guard platforms.
Regulatory Alignment
Compliance & standards.
Our Digital Geofencing platform is designed to meet international maritime security, safety, and environmental regulations.
ISPS Code
Full alignment with International Ship & Port Facility Security Code requirements for physical and digital port access control.
IMO Regulations
Supports IMO 2020 sulphur cap monitoring, ECA zone enforcement, and ballast water management zone logging.
DPDP Act Compliance
Personnel tracking data handled in accordance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 — consent, purpose limitation, and data minimisation built in.
ISO 27001 / IEC 62443
Platform architecture and data handling meets ISO 27001 information security and IEC 62443 OT cybersecurity standards.
Secure your port's perimeters today.
Our geofencing specialists will design a zone configuration tailored to your port's unique layout, regulatory requirements, and security posture.