Biometric border processes will be trialled for vehicles at UK maritime ports as part of the Home Office’s development trials.
iProov is among four suppliers involved aiming to enhance security and efficiency in facial recognition checks. The objective of the trials is to identify a trusted provider who is capable of capturing high-quality facial comparison images within vehicles.
The technology should link the confirmed passenger ID with the vehicle registration. With passenger volumes back to normal levels after the pandemic, governments and border agencies have mandated a lot of automatic border control processes across land and sea entry points from installing e-gates, biometric kiosks contactless solutions, and advanced passenger information systems.
The Travel and Hospitality Prism Survey recently found that customer demand is driving digital transformation efforts for 60% of survey participants. Airports are already highly strict on security procedures adopting biometrics for all passengers, however maritime environments are uniquely challenged by infrastructure and space constraints.
