SSUSI
Operational Concept
What is SSUSI?
SSUSI (Smart Ship Underwater Security Inspection) is an intelligent underwater hull inspection system designed to support port facilities in meeting modern maritime security requirements.
Developed in response to emerging United States Coast Guard (USCG) recommendations, SSUSI provides a secure, efficient and technology-driven method to inspect vessel hulls below the waterline without exposing personnel to operational risk.
The SSUSI Solution
SSUSI replaces high-risk underwater diver inspections with a smart, remote and fully documented inspection process.
The system enables:
Underwater hull inspection without human exposure
Detection of foreign objects or anomalies
Full video documentation of the vessel hull
Secure digital reporting
This approach significantly enhances operational safety while improving inspection efficiency.
A New Standard in Underwater Vessel Security
SSUSI delivers intelligent, secure and verifiable underwater inspections — protecting lives, facilities and maritime operations.
The Current Maritime Security Challenge
In several regions worldwide, criminal organizations have adopted methods known as vessel contamination, consisting of welding illicit containers directly to the hull below the waterline.
These devices are often installed or removed underwater, creating severe security and safety risks for port authorities and law enforcement agencies.
In some ports, diver-based inspections have been implemented; however, such practices expose personnel to significant danger and have resulted in documented fatal incidents.
