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# Maritime and Cruise Port Security Screening

*Use case · October 16, 2026 · 7 min read*

> Effective security screening measures on cruise ships and within port facilities are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, crew, and the vessels themselves. Robust maritime security screening measures act as a crucial deterrent against terrorism, the smuggling of illegal substances and weapons, and other potential criminal activities.

_Use case_

## Maritime and Cruise Port Security Screening

Effective security screening measures on cruise ships and within port facilities are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, crew, and the vessels themselves.

[Book a demo](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/contact?choose=Book%20a%20demo)

[How Apstec helps](#solution)

![A cruise ship at a passenger terminal beside a harbour bridge](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvtv6vrl-0fxcq3vp.webp)

_The challenge_

### Aviation-style screening doesn't fit a cruise

Effective security screening measures on cruise ships and within port facilities are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, crew, and the vessels themselves. Robust maritime security screening measures act as a crucial deterrent against terrorism, the smuggling of illegal substances and weapons, and other potential criminal activities. However, traditional aviation security screening approaches are invasive, time-consuming, and don’t provide a screening operation in keeping with a premium cruise experience.

- **Where:** Cruise ships and port facilities

- **Products:** Apstec Falcon and Falcon Plus

- **Detects:** Metallic and non-metallic threats on the body and in bags

- **Embarkation:** Faster, with no preparation needed for screening

_The solution_

### Security fit for a premium cruise experience

Apstec’s next-generation technologies Falcon and Falcon Plus provide security fit for a premium cruise experience. They are comprehensive smart scanning solutions that deliver consistently high levels of security combined with superior passenger experience. The high-throughput walkthrough portals are designed to quickly and non-invasively screen passengers for a wide range of threats to passengers or the safety of the cruise liner, enabling faster embarkation while delivering superior passenger experience.
Both Falcon and Falcon Plus detect metallic and non-metallic threats carried on the body under clothing, in body-worn and hand-carried bags, thereby mitigating several serious risks not addressed by metal detectors. They significantly improve the passenger experience, getting people on board as quickly and efficiently as possible. Passengers do not need to prepare for screening; they simply walk through at normal walking speed and the system does the rest. No more lines, no need to inconvenience passengers by asking them to divest or submit their hand baggage for x-ray. Together, Falcon and Falcon Plus offer a better option for security screening and a brighter future for the cruise liner industry.

[Read about Falcon Plus](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon-plus)

[Book a demo](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/contact?choose=Book%20a%20demo)

![A cruise ship moored beside a terminal at dusk](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvtyht49-fws3wouv.webp)

- **2,500+** — people / hour — screened by Falcon and Falcon Plus

- **No divesting** — Passengers simply walk through at normal walking speed

- **Indoor & outdoor** — Highly mobile, rapid deployment at the terminal

_The challenge_

### Security that fits a premium cruise

Robust maritime security screening acts as a crucial deterrent, but traditional aviation security approaches are invasive and time-consuming.

- Terrorism — A threat to passengers, crew and the vessels themselves.

- Smuggling — Of illegal substances and weapons.

- Slow embarkation — Lines, divesting and hand baggage x-ray are out of keeping with a premium cruise experience.

_How it works_

### Falcon and Falcon Plus at embarkation

High-throughput walkthrough portals that quickly and non-invasively screen passengers for a wide range of threats to passengers or the safety of the cruise liner.

#### 01 Metallic and non-metallic threats

_Under clothing and in bags_

Both detect threats carried on the body under clothing, in body-worn and hand-carried bags, mitigating serious risks not addressed by metal detectors.

#### 02 No preparation

_Normal walking speed_

Passengers do not need to prepare for screening; they simply walk through and the system does the rest.

#### 03 Faster embarkation

_No more lines_

No need to inconvenience passengers by asking them to divest or submit their hand baggage for x-ray.

#### 04 Discriminative metal detection

_A very low rate of nuisance alerts_

Falcon Plus tells smaller metallic threats from everyday items, alongside Falcon’s proven millimeter-wave detection.

_For the cruise line_

### A brighter future for cruise security

Consistently high levels of security combined with a superior passenger experience, getting people on board as quickly and efficiently as possible.

![A cruise ship moored beside its terminal](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvu38bfb-dles1up2.webp)

- Speed and agility — Highly mobile and rapidly deployed, indoors or outdoors.

- Monitoring and reporting — Sophisticated monitoring, management and reporting.

- Lower costs — Streamlines operations and reduces complexity and costs.

- Award-winning — Apstec Falcon won the Detektor International Award 2025 in the category Alarm & Detection.

_Products_

### Our products

[Compare them all](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products#compare)

- _Weapons, Explosives & Narcotics_ — Falcon — 2500 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon))

  - Millimeter Wave

  - Passive Magnetometry

  - Indoor/Outdoor

  - Mobile

- _Weapons, Explosives & Narcotics_ — Falcon Plus — 2500 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/falcon-plus))

  - Millimeter Wave

  - Active Induction Balance

  - Indoor/Outdoor

  - Mobile

- _Metallic Threats_ — Merlin — 2500 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/merlin))

  - Active Induction Balance

  - Indoor/Outdoor

  - Mobile

- _Weapons & Explosives_ — HSR — 6000 / h ([Read more](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/hsr))

  - Millimeter Wave

  - Passive Magnetometry

  - Indoor

  - Fixed installation

_Questions_

### Screening at cruise ports

Something else? Write to [info@apstecsystems.com](mailto:info@apstecsystems.com) or call [+46 8 525 130 65](tel:+46852513065).

#### Why are cruise ports hard to secure?

Effective security screening measures on cruise ships and within port facilities are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, crew, and the vessels themselves. Robust maritime security screening measures act as a crucial deterrent against terrorism, the smuggling of illegal substances and weapons, and other potential criminal activities. However, traditional aviation security screening approaches are invasive, time-consuming, and don’t provide a screening operation in keeping with a premium cruise experience.

#### How does Apstec screen at cruise ports?

Apstec’s next-generation technologies Falcon and Falcon Plus provide security fit for a premium cruise experience. They are comprehensive smart scanning solutions that deliver consistently high levels of security combined with superior passenger experience. The high-throughput walkthrough portals are designed to quickly and non-invasively screen passengers for a wide range of threats to passengers or the safety of the cruise liner, enabling faster embarkation while delivering superior passenger experience. Both Falcon and Falcon Plus detect metallic and non-metallic threats carried on the body under clothing, in body-worn and hand-carried bags, thereby mitigating several serious risks not addressed by metal detectors. They significantly improve the passenger experience, getting people on board as quickly and efficiently as possible. Passengers do not need to prepare for screening; they simply walk through at normal walking speed and the system does the rest. No more lines, no need to inconvenience passengers by asking them to divest or submit their hand baggage for x-ray. Together, Falcon and Falcon Plus offer a better option for security screening and a brighter future for the cruise liner industry.

#### Which Apstec products suit cruise ports?

Apstec Falcon and Falcon Plus, which detect metallic and non-metallic threats on the body and in bags, for faster embarkation.

_Use cases_

### Where else Apstec screens

[All use cases](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/use-cases)

- Airports — Oct 20, 2026 — As millions of people pass through airports each day, airports have become a logical target for terrorists. And while airside security has increased significantly in the wake of attacks, landside security has lagged behind—despite attacks at airports in Brussels and Istanbul. People can usually enter airports without encountering much in the way of security measures. ([Airports](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/airports))

- Stadiums — Oct 19, 2026 — Stadiums, as large gathering places, present a complex array of security challenges. These challenges stem from the sheer volume of people, the emotional intensity of events, and the potential for malicious intent. ([Stadiums](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/stadiums))

- Customs — Oct 18, 2026 — Detecting narcotics concealed on the body under clothing is incredibly challenging. Technology has struggled to deliver effective solutions, and large-scale manual operations are intrusive, costly, and generally impractical. ([Customs](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/customs))

- Mass Transportation — Oct 17, 2026 — Railway stations, metro systems, bus terminals and other land transport hubs are among the most challenging environments to secure. They are designed to move thousands of people quickly and efficiently, making traditional checkpoint-based security both impractical and disruptive. ([Mass Transportation](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/mass-transportation))

- Maritime — Oct 16, 2026 — Effective security screening measures on cruise ships and within port facilities are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, crew, and the vessels themselves. Robust maritime security screening measures act as a crucial deterrent against terrorism, the smuggling of illegal substances and weapons, and other potential criminal activities. ([Maritime](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/maritime))

- Expos & Conferences — Oct 15, 2026 — In an era where security incidents in public places are a growing concern, exhibition, conference, and trade fair organizers are increasingly looking to adopt innovative solutions to ensure the safety of their visitors and exhibitors while at the same time providing a smooth and speedy entry experience to the venue. ([Expos & Conferences](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/exhibitions-conferences))

- Hotels — Oct 14, 2026 — Guests at high-end hotels, expect a premium hotel experience, seamless luxury, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere—all while feeling safe and secure. However, hotels can be high-profile targets for criminals and terrorists due to their public accessibility and large number of visitors. ([Hotels](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/hotels))

- Tourist Attractions & Iconic Landmarks — Oct 13, 2026 — Tourist attractions and landmark buildings present a unique set of security challenges. Because of their accessibility and symbolic value, such sites are often considered “soft targets” and potentially attractive targets for terrorist attacks. ([Tourist Attractions & Iconic Landmarks](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/tourist-attractions-iconic-landmarks))

## How to cite

Apstec Systems (Apstec Sweden AB (publ)). “Maritime and Cruise Port Security Screening”. Apstec, 2026-10-16. https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/maritime (accessed <date>).

## Company & contact

- **Company:** Apstec Systems — legal entity Apstec Sweden AB (publ)
- **Apstec Sweden AB (publ):** Strandvägen 7A, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Strandv%C3%A4gen+7A%2C+114+56+Stockholm%2C+Sweden))
- **General enquiries:** [info@apstecsystems.com](mailto:info@apstecsystems.com)
- **Phone:** +46 8 525 130 65

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