The cruise industry takes great pride in providing a positive and enjoyable experience for their patrons. Cruise ships are designed with the utmost in luxury - from fine restaurants and night clubs to beautiful pools and entertainment for children. Behind all of the beauty and luxury is the extremely important foundation of security. Cruise ships must have a high level of security that will give passengers and crew a good level of comfort knowing that many problems are being deterred or prevented in the best ways possible. All of this security should be done without compromising the enjoyment that comes with a luxury cruise.

One of the best security measures for cruise ships is CCTV. Closed circuit television (CCTV) has proven to work well in a variety of industries and is very successful with cruise ships. Assigned persons can monitor and manage the CCTV displays for several reasons. First CCTV can be used to detect and intercept criminal activities including theft, terrorism or other acts. But also CCTV helps with safety issues where a room could become too crowded or an emergency exit is blocked. Also CCTV is very helpful with any missing person issues that could occur on the ship and also to help review an accident or injury for insurance or litigation purposes.

While the monitors can be placed in a centralized area and equipped with recording devices, the CCTV cameras can be placed in many strategic locations throughout the ship. Any doorways where people enter and exit should be monitored as well as crew entry and exit points. Also the pool area, children's areas, and any other public area should have at least one camera positioned for a good view. Casinos should have extra surveillance as well as bars or night clubs because the atmosphere can attract more criminal activities. Restrooms and other private quarters should not have cameras that can impose on privacy, so any camera should only point at the doorway or window areas.

The cabling, electrical power and connectors all should be installed carefully in order to withstand the rigors of water travel and the elements as well as to transmit and receive signals cleanly and clearly. Inspection of cable routing and thorough planning should take place to make sure all devices are correctly connected while keeping cable exposure to a minimum.

Cruise ships can have many valuable items on board. Passengers may have valuables such as cameras, cell phones, jewelry and other items that could be exposed to theft. But also the ship itself has computer systems, paintings, décor and other items that could be subject to criminal activity. It is important to carefully consider all areas of the ship when setting up a security system so that not only are the passengers safe but also the ship equipment is also secured.

The thrill and enjoyment of a cruise should not be destroyed by theft, accident or other unforeseen circumstances. By installing a comprehensive security system you can be confident that all needed precautions have been taken to give your passengers and crew peace of mind during their travels.