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the Hampshire Police and asked if we could use some of the information to inform our members and readers. Some of this information could be displayed in the marina office to advise your customers how to keep their property safe.
Over two issues we will cover the following: • General advice to boat owners and marine equipment held in marinas
• Security Data Solutions • Project Kraken
Advice for boat owners and marina operators Whilst theft of large boats is very rare, smaller boats, outboard motors and expensive marine equipment are still prime targets for thieves. Whilst statistically it is unlikely
for a boat to be stolen, particularly if it is on a mooring or berthed at a marina, invariably thieves target motor boats, often RIBs, which have been taken out of the water and are already loaded onto trailers. However this said it is most
likely that your boat will be broken into to steal electrical equipment or removable items including theft of fuel.
40 FORE & AFT SEPTEMBER 2016
STAY SAFE W
SECURE YOUR PROPERTY
e recently had an interesting talk from the Marine Unit of
Trailers • If boats are on trailers use a “Sold Secure” wheel clamp.
• Consider using a detachable hitching mechanism for the trailer or secure to a solid structure.
life rafts; make sure that you record these details somewhere that you can find them again if you need them.
• Mark your property with overt and covert markings such as indelible pens, UV markings or forensic solutions with a house, marina or club post code.
• Register your property for free on
www.immobilise.com
• Take photographs of your property.
Tag with UV markings or forensic solutions
Boats and Property • Use good quality marine – purpose locks for hatches.
• Secure loose property such as outboard motors and dinghies to the deck using good quality hasps and marine-fit padlocks or take them home.
• Fit an alarm. It will act as a deterrent if your boat is located where someone can hear it.
• If your alarm system notifies you if someone is on board your boat, will you be in a position to respond to it? Alternately fit a GPS tracking device.
• Many items are already marked with some sort of serial number, hull identification numbers on dinghies, engine numbers on outboards, serial numbers on electronics and
• When buying second hand goods don’t assume that the property is legitimate. Check out as much as you can about the property and the seller.
• Fit an anti-siphon device, locking fuel caps or locking bar to your fuel tank.
• When choosing a marina consider if it has CCTV, on-site security and what precautions are in place to prevent access to pontoons.
• Check that your boat is checked regularly.
• Ensure the Harbour master or club have your current contact details.
Security data sources As a public body / Police service we are unable to recommend products unless they have been through a testing process completed by either of two companies which are Sold Secure and Secured by Design. Once tested the Police are able
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