Stena Line is strengthening safety across its Irish Sea operations with a major roll out of video telematics. The ferry operator and Camera Telematics have worked side by side to introduce a system that gives ports better visibility and quicker access to evidence. The project reflects a wider shift toward digital tools that support safer and more efficient maritime operations.
Stena Line has stepped up its digital safety capabilities across five Irish Sea ports following the deployment of an advanced video telematics system. More than 100 terminal tractors, buses and luggage vans in the UK and Ireland have now been fitted with multi camera technology developed by Camera Telematics. The company says the move is helping it conduct clearer investigations, strengthen staff protection and reduce operational risk.
“We have a duty of care to our staff, customers and passengers, so the wellbeing of everyone at our Irish Sea ports is a huge priority,” said Eamon Fortune, Senior Port Manager – Irish Seas at Stena Line. “Working closely with Camera Telematics we have implemented a technology solution that is delivering real value to our business in terms of ongoing safety, risk reduction and performance improvements.”
The partnership began with a trial at Stena Line’s Dublin Port terminal. The pilot was designed to show the system’s effectiveness before extending it across the wider Irish Sea network. The company also consulted closely with drivers, stevedores and their union to explain the purpose of the cameras, secure buy in and address privacy concerns early on.
After the Dublin trial succeeded, the solution was introduced at Fishguard, Belfast, Birkenhead and Cairnryan. Terminal tractors and buses now carry an iC360 mobile digital video recorder with a 1TB internal hard drive that supports up to five cameras. Luggage vans use a three camera arrangement. Each vehicle includes an in cab monitor that activates the side or reversing view to help drivers identify blind spots and protect nearby staff.
The footage supports incident investigations by giving managers a clear record of what took place. Stena Line says this has shortened the time needed to resolve safety events and passenger complaints and has cut related costs. The company is using insights from the system to track compliance and reinforce safe working practices, which it says has already contributed to fewer vehicle related incidents.
“Camera Telematics’ solution has already been a game changer for health and safety,” said Stephen Petticrew, Port Operational Efficiency Lead at Stena Line. Mark Stamper, Director of Camera Telematics, added that the project succeeded because both teams worked in partnership and coordinated installations to avoid unnecessary downtime.
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