Nidar

Nidar is the first fully automated security system which protects mobile platforms such as ships and fixed installations such as oil platforms, ports and land based infrastructures from terrorism, piracy and other security threats. It is a modular system that reduces risks, operating costs, and saves lives.

Nidar automatically detects, classifies, alerts the operator and finally deters all threats, maintaining a 360 degree protective shield above and below the installation.  

Nidar was originally developed to combat the threat of piracy and the name Nidar originates from an ancient Somali God: The Punisher – who is the ‘righter of wrong’.

The Nidar Surface Surveillance Module with its high-resolution radar(s), infrared cameras and AIS sensors, covers a 360 degree arc around the ship, detecting, tracking and classifying potential threats. Nidar is a sophisticated, automatic security and deterrence system that detects even small, fast skiffs favoured by pirates at a range of 8 kilometres and more.

Nidar Underwater Surveillance Module offers fully automated underwater threat detection, tracking and classification at a range or warning time of more than 9 minutes before impact. Advanced detection, classification and tracking filters ensure low false alarm rates. This optional module is seamlessly integrated in the Nidar Command and Control.

Nidar combines organic onboard sensor observations with satellite data. It then analyses the fused data to assess risk by using MARSS' patent pending Anomaly Detector. Close or high speed threats raise immediate visual and audible alarms and all sensors and defence measures escalate to alert status. Nidar provides the user with detailed target information and live video tracking which is simultaneously available onshore. This provides the user with the Situation Awareness Picture to make the right decision when time counts.

The fully integrated surface deterrent is activated on demand. On the surface, a green laser is automatically directed to deter the potential threat when the target enters the user defined restricted area at ranges out to 1200m. If the potential threat continues to close, the laser produces increasingly debilitating effects on humans ultimately inducing temporary blindness.

The Underwater Deterrent Module is fully integrated with the Underwater Surveillance Module. The system transmits an audio message to warn potential targets at a range of 600m. If the potential threat continues to close then, at a user defined range, an acoustic shockwave can be deployed to deter any diver attack.

Designed in close cooperation with leading Captains and Company Security Officers, the Nidar Command & Control Station is intuitive and incorporates a multitouch user interface. It provides a complete Situation Awareness Picture for confirming threats, alerting onshore users, and deterring attackers. The design ensures both ease of use and quick decision making by recognising current operational practices.