Ferry Operator Solutions: PaXpress™ Sea

Ferry terminals are complex, high-pressure environments where foot passengers, vehicles, and freight all converge. With growing demand, stricter regulations, and rising customer expectations, ferry operators are under pressure to move faster, while maintaining safety, compliance, and a great travel experience.

PaXpress™ Sea is IDEMIA Public Security’s end-to-end biometric solution designed to transform ferry operations. From digital identity creation to automated clearance, it enables faster, more secure processing across passengers and transport modes. By automating key steps in the journey and integrating with existing flow management systems, it helps reduce turnaround times, eliminate bottlenecks, and streamline boarding—without compromising control.

Whether deployed at foot passenger lanes, vehicle entry points, or within waiting areas and lounges, PaXpress™ Sea helps ferry operators modernize their operations while elevating the guest experience.

Optimized operations, enhanced guest experience

Our intelligent biometric technologies support mobile preregistration, self-service kiosks, automated document checks, and smart gates—covering the entire traveler journey. Designed to handle peak volumes and adaptable to changing environments, the solution ensures fast, consistent processing across different vessel types and terminal configurations.

With support for automated clearance of vehicles, including license plate recognition, biometric validation, and integration with border and security systems, operators can speed up boarding and improve safety while reducing pressure on ground staff.

Fully interoperable with border control and port authority systems, PaXpress™ Sea complies with international regulations and ensures secure, privacy-preserving identity management—using encrypted, minimal data processing to build traveler trust.

Key benefits 

• Faster boarding for passengers and vehicles
  Automates identity checks and vehicle clearance to minimize queuing and keep departures on schedule.
• Integrated flow management
  Seamlessly connects with operational systems to optimize resource use, reduce congestion, and accelerate turnaround times.
• Consistent guest experience
  Provides smooth, stress-free travel with unified identity processing across all touch points, even during peak demand.
• Adaptable to any environment
  Scalable technologies that integrate into existing infrastructure—no need for major space or layout changes.
• Privacy-first and compliant
  Built on IDEMIA Public Security’s trusted biometric and encryption technologies, ensuring security, interoperability, and data protection by design.