Why Our Equipment
GOTEC equipment is purpose-built for the demanding conditions of ship and port environments, where high humidity, heavy wind and waves, and 24/7 operations are daily realities. These operational demands are now matched by regulatory ones: the IMO's Maritime Single Window mandate, effective January 2024 under FAL Convention amendments, requires all member states to establish electronic data exchange systems for port calls. Every instrument we produce is engineered to deliver consistent measurement accuracy under the harsh conditions that port operators and inspection agencies face at dockside, onboard vessels, and in remote inspection zones, while generating the auditable digital records that modern single-window compliance demands.
Our data collection devices transmit draft readings, ballast tank measurements, and on-site imagery in real time through wireless networks and remote audio/video, with collected data automatically syncing to the business platform. This eliminates manual transcription errors and creates an auditable digital chain of custody from observation, recognition, calculation to management.
Field-tested with port operators and inspection agencies across multiple countries, our equipment has proven its reliability in thousands of real-world measurement cycles. From Southeast Asian container terminals to African trade corridors, GOTEC instruments deliver the rugged dependability that mission-critical operational workflows demand. Qingdao Port — just kilometers from our headquarters — exemplifies the scale of operations we design for: the port processes over 10,000 containers daily on its 2km automated terminal stretch, with Phase 3, China's first fully domestically developed automated container terminal, beginning operations in December 2023.
Product Lineup
Ship Draft Observation Instrument
Eliminates the safety risks and inaccuracies of manual draft reading from small boats. Our machine-vision system captures 4K HD imagery with 360° PTZ control, performs AI-powered waterline detection and scale recognition, then uploads results to the operator terminal in real time. Used by customs authorities for cargo weight verification, by inspection agencies for accurate draft surveys, and by port operators for bulk carrier loading oversight.
- 4K HD capture
- 360° PTZ control
- Supports observation distance of 30m from shipside to water surface
Ballast Water Level Meter
Solves the problem of slow, error-prone manual ballast tank measurement that delays vessel turnaround. This portable smart meter captures ballast water levels with ±5mm precision in a single-tank workflow within 3 minutes, automatically storing timestamped readings locally (10,000+ record capacity) and syncing to inspection platforms. Trusted by inspection agency surveyors measuring ballast water, customs inspectors verifying declared cargo, and ship operators managing trim and stability calculations.
- ±5mm precision sensing
- Fast single-tank workflow
- 10,000+ local records
Remote Inspection Platform
Addresses the challenge of onboard inspection where personnel costs are high and operation cycles are long. This tele-quarantine terminal combines low-latency HD video collaboration, infrared temperature screening, file sharing, and real-time annotation tools into a single endpoint. Deployed by customs authorities for border health screening and remote inspections, and by port operators coordinating multi-party cargo surveys, reducing the need for onboard presence and shortening port inspection cycles.
- Low-latency video collaboration
- File and image sharing
- Network enhancement option