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title: "How to monitor a marina with computer vision"
description: "Fixed cameras aimed at the docks, or photos from a set walking round, feed a model trained on the marina own images. It shows which slips look full or empty so staff can match them to the slip list, and it marks likely problems such as boats sitting low in the water or listing, loose or missing lines, fenders out of place, damaged dock boards or cleats, debris in the water and sheens on the surface. Each flag is tagged with the slip or dock and a photo, so the dockhand knows where to go first, especially after storms or at night. Aim cameras at the water and docks rather than at people, and blur anyone who appears. Staff review the flags and decide who to call and what to fix. The model does not replace dock walks, owner contact or spill rules, and people make every safety and response call."
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# How can a marina or boatyard use computer vision to keep track of slips, docks and boats?
Fixed cameras aimed at the docks, or photos from a set walking round, feed a model trained on the marina own images. It shows which slips look full or empty so staff can match them to the slip list, and it marks likely problems such as boats sitting low in the water or listing, loose or missing lines, fenders out of place, damaged dock boards or cleats, debris in the water and sheens on the surface. Each flag is tagged with the slip or dock and a photo, so the dockhand knows where to go first, especially after storms or at night. Aim cameras at the water and docks rather than at people, and blur anyone who appears. Staff review the flags and decide who to call and what to fix. The model does not replace dock walks, owner contact or spill rules, and people make every safety and response call.
## What this means in practice
- Start with one dock or a few problem slips.
- Label photos from your own marina for low boats, loose lines and dock damage.
- Match slip results to your slip list.
- Aim cameras at docks and water and blur anyone who appears.
- Send each flag to the dockhand with the slip and a photo.
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