Overview
SKO Systems partners with CBP, U.S. Coast Guard, and other authorities to share secure, encrypted connections that transmit guest and crew information 72 hours prior to guests’ debarkation. Data Sharing improves identity verification, complies with entry regulations for security purposes, streamlining guest’s debarkation and custom and immigration processing.
APPLICATIONS FOR CBP DataShare
Manifest Management
Efficiently manages guest and crew manifests with real-time data synchronization.
Loyalty Program
Recognizes and provides loyalty tiers and enables end-users to personalize interaction with guest.
Crew Onboarding
Efficiently manages the onboarding process for crew members at US ports.
Guest Check-In
Streamlines the check-in process for guests, reducing wait times and enhancing the overall embarkation experience.
Identity Verification
Securely verifies guest’s identity with integrated authentication methods.
Offline and Resilience
Provides, offline capability during absence of ship connectivity and flexibility to perform check-in at off-site locations, ensuring seamless and mobile operations.
System Integration
Integrates with various shipboard and shoreside systems for a comprehensive management solution.
Key Features
Centralized and Secure Data Exchange
Our digital platform facilitates the exchange of information between all stakeholders, enabling seamless, secure, and timely transmission and communications in real-time.
Electronic Document Submission
Allows for submission and processing of key identification documents and biometric data electronically, reducing paperwork, time, and manual errors.
Full Integration
Integrates with authority’s security systems and risk management systems, allowing for the identification of high-risk individuals that may require additional screening.
Benefits
Enhance Security Protocols
Enables the sharing of biometric and identity data with proper authorities and watchlists to track and monitor individuals who may pose a security, criminal or immigration-related threat or risk.
Compliance with Data Privacy Regulations
Data sharing adheres to privacy laws and regulations and meets data protection standards to ensure safe handling of personal data.
Efficient Operations and Streamlined Customs and Immigration Clearance
Real-time data sharing between stakeholders facilitates faster clearance, minimizing delays and improving the overall efficiency of port operations and time spent clearing customs and immigration. Helps reduce overall turnaround time for vessels.
Seamless Integration
Integrates with customs and other government agencies’ systems and watchlists, ensuring all data sharing requirements are transmitted timely and safely while meeting regulatory requirements and reducing administrative burdens.
Adaptability
Application scales for varying guest volumes, and integrates into existing immigration, port, and security infrastructure, allowing cruise lines and authorities to scale up capacity, as needed.
Cost Reduction
Automation and pre-clearance systems cut down on manual processes and administrative costs, reducing operational costs.
Real-time Data and Insights
Provides real-time data to improve coordination and communications, reducing delays and enabling improved decision making through advanced reporting.
Customizability
Customizable for different cruise lines and integrates seamlessly with existing security and access control systems.
Ease of Maintenance
Requires minimal maintenance and offers robust support for continuous operation.
Clients
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