Bulk cargo loading and unloading at terminals carries a high risk profile. Cargo holds are operational blind spots where hull impacts, uneven loading, cargo spillage or loss, and unsafe personnel behavior can occur frequently, making port safety management exceptionally difficult.

Portable hatch-mounted cameras are now widely used, but ship-to-shore video transmission remains problematic: vessel motion can cause video stutter, temporary network cables are easily damaged, berth changes require time-consuming reconfiguration, and footage may be unavailable for traceability, leaving gaps in safety oversight.

 Monitoring of on-site operations at the container terminal hatch area

Core Solution To meet critical port safety requirements, BODAXUN offers an integrated microwave transmission solution comprising a shore-side base station and portable hatch-side units. Designed for portable hatch monitoring, it delivers stable ship-to-shore video transmission and closes key gaps in loading and unloading oversight.

Flexible Deployment: On vessels working multiple cargo holds, each hold is typically equipped with 1-2 portable cameras. Additional units can be installed at high-risk locations to provide full coverage of in-hold operations.

Portable and Reusable: No permanent installation is required. Mount the equipment when the vessel berths, remove it after work, and redeploy it across vessels and berths.

Dual-Layer Storage: Live video is transmitted to the control room while the device records locally. Footage remains available after a link interruption, supporting incident and cargo-loss investigations.

Flexible Networking: One base station can cover a small port; larger ports can use zoned multi-base-station coverage. Each base station supports multiple remote units.

Smart Connectivity: Remote units automatically connect to the best available base station, eliminating manual frequency alignment after a vessel changes berth.

Deployment Objective Replace temporary ship-to-shore cabling with wireless microwave links, enabling portable cameras to move with the vessel while maintaining continuous video backhaul and local recording.

Shore-Side Aggregation Base Station

The BodaCOM wireless microwave base station is a high-bandwidth 5.150-6.425 GHz device using 5.8 GHz (2x2) dual-link transmission at peak rates up to 866 Mbps. A proprietary outdoor-optimized algorithm enables stable access for remote units on multiple vessels, automatic selection of the best connection, and interference-free concurrent video from multiple holds.

The fully sealed IP68 enclosure provides water, dust, and lightning protection for exposed installation at elevated terminal locations. Optical and electrical uplink interfaces support a direct wired connection to the monitoring room without modifications to the existing surveillance system.

Operating Frequency: 5.150-6.425 GHz

Link Technology: 5.8 GHz (2x2) dual-link transmission

Peak Data Rate: 866 Mbps

Enclosure Protection: Fully sealed IP68; water, dust, and lightning protection

Uplink Interfaces: Optical and electrical interfaces

Portable Hatch-Side Remote Unit

The BodaCOM hatch-side remote unit is a dedicated 5.150-6.425 GHz access device using 5.8 GHz (2x2) dual-link transmission at peak rates up to 866 Mbps. Its vessel-end adaptive frequency-locking algorithm maintains the connection despite vessel rocking and movement, preventing video stutter and link drops.

Connection Architecture The shore-side unit connects by cable to the monitoring room, while hatch-side remote units are deployed with portable cameras. Terminals automatically select the best network, supporting berth changes and simultaneous monitoring of multiple holds.

Solution Value

Wireless, No Cabling: Eliminates temporary cabling work at the terminal. Devices establish links quickly without delaying cargo operations.

Stable in Wind and Waves: Designed for vessel motion, keeping video smooth and online throughout operations with no monitoring gaps.

Clear Accountability and Traceability: Enables real-time remote supervision of unsafe operations. Retained recordings help clarify responsibilities between the terminal and vessel.

Minimal Maintenance: Terminals automatically select the best network, reducing on-site commissioning and routine maintenance effort.

Conclusion

Safe production is the baseline of port operations, and stable transmission is the foundation of visual oversight.

Built specifically for bulk-terminal operations, BODAXUN microwave equipment is designed around portable monitoring needs. With robust anti-motion performance, stable transmission, and easy networking, it streamlines port oversight and strengthens safety for cargo handling operations.

For ship-to-shore wireless networking and hatch-monitoring transmission projects, industry partners are welcome to contact us. We provide an integrated service covering site surveys, solution design, and commissioning.