The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has presented a huge challenge to resources around the world, from domestic to government level. The race to adapt existing technologies and innovate and deploy newer ones has resulted in an influx of ideas, many of which can be implemented to also ensure yacht safety for owners, guests and crew.
Infrared Thermometers and Thermal Imaging
One of the most visible examples of medical technology is infrared thermometers. Used to measure body temperature from a safe distance, thermal detection is often the first port of call when trying to ascertain whether or not someone has an increased body temperature. Both quick and easy to use, infrared thermometers can be introduced as a frontline measure even before guests embark the yacht.
The use of thermal imaging has also come into public focus by way of thermal/infrared cameras. US firm Flir, a specialist in thermal imaging technology, registered an incredible 700% increase in demand for its infrared cameras, which they claim can detect changes in skin temperature as slight as 0.01 degrees Celsius.
Contact Tracing and Social Distancing Technology
An increasing number of countries are turning to contact tracing apps to help suppress the virus while allowing people more freedom than a full lockdown would give. The app uses a phone's Bluetooth technology to register contact when people come within two metres of one another for at least 15 minutes.
360° Cameras as a Layer of Protection
Of course, the best preventative of all is social distancing. While security on board yachts is always top of the agenda, 360° high resolution cameras such as Panoblu provide a perimeter view which can be accessed while on board or remotely. This means captains and owners can continually monitor the area surrounding the yacht when docked in marinas, accurately capturing incoming and outgoing traffic and people.
It serves as an additional layer of protection and assurance, safeguarding the health and wellbeing of those on board, as well as peace of mind for owners isolating away from their prized assets. And when preventative measures are no longer essential, Panoblu continues to act as the ideal luxury yacht accessory — providing the ideal memory of a lifetime when access to remote locations is once again a reality.