A digital ecosystem for a more efficient port
Since its creation, Falco has been developing both physical (sensors) and digital solutions for the management of marinas. With these tools, the company aims to facilitate the work of harbor agents and the life of boaters, while improving the ecological impact of the infrastructure.
"The challenge is to do better with less. To offer more services, while limiting pollution, waste and consumption, by controlling flows and raising awareness among boaters," explains Olivier Laporte, co-founder of Falco.
For the sake of consistency, the environmental impact of Falco solutions is also taken into account. "We fight against obsolescence from the start by integrating with existing equipment, without changing the electrical terminals. The wireless boxes limit civil engineering work. As for the sensors, they are ultra-low consumption - the 800 sensors in Sète together consume 40 times less than a low-energy light bulb - and generate very small amounts of data - the entire network generates the equivalent of 6 minutes of film on Netflix in a month. The technology is designed with responsibility in mind," says the executive.
Protection of the harbour, boaters and the aquatic environment
Each element of the Falco ecosystem provides a practical and ecological gain.
The Vigie box protects the port, the boat and its environment by alerting the agents and the owner in case of fire. It also limits pollution. Blank" alerts allow port teams to train for emergency situations.
Electricity consumption monitoring systems ensure the detection of breakdowns. The agents can identify possible faults and cut off a convector forgotten by the yachtsman if necessary.
Mobile applications for port agents facilitate the alert and reporting process, which is particularly important for the validation of their environmental performance certifications.
Smartphone services for boaters allow for the dissemination of good practices or the simplification of procedures such as the reservation of a boat for pumping out wastewater.
Tools for sustainable management and port planning
In addition to day-to-day management, the information acquired through Falco's solutions assists the operator in his planning by objectifying the data. "We know exactly how many berths are occupied in the port. This allows us to manage on a daily basis, but also to size the right offer in relation to the flow of boaters, without over-estimating it," summarizes Olivier Laporte.
The latest transposition of its technologies, Falco has partnered with Otec to offer a connected buoy for anchorage areas. Once again, it allows an optimized management of the number of buoys in protected areas, as in the marine protected area of the Agatha coast where it is currently deployed.
