Powering Port-Wide Wireless Connectivity for Nigerian Ports Authority’s Multi‑Port Operations

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), governing Nigeria’s key economic gateways including Lagos, Tin Can Island, Calabar, Delta, Harcourt, and Onne ports, required a unified wireless network solution to replace disparate communications and surveillance systems. As an experienced wireless network solution provider, Wavesight was selected to design, supply, and deploy a ruggedised Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) spanning multiple ports. This advanced wireless infrastructure supports high-resolution video, data, radar, and voice transmission critical to securing busy maritime corridors and maintaining efficient cargo handling operations.

• Covering vast, environmentally challenging port areas where physical cable installation was impractical.
• Connecting remote ship entry and exit points inaccessible with wired infrastructure.
• Meeting strict maritime standards for equipment reliability, environmental resistance, and low maintenance.
• Ensuring network scalability to support future surveillance and operational technology integration.

• Wavesight, leveraging its expertise as a leading wireless network solution provider, deployed ruggedised microwave radios following rigorous two-year field validations.
• Over 100 high-capacity wireless links were established, utilizing masts positioned to minimize disruption across six major Nigerian ports.
• The wireless MAN delivers secure, low-latency transmission of video, voice, data, and radar essential for real-time port monitoring.
• Professional services included comprehensive RF surveys, network design, installation, commissioning, and system integrator training to guarantee a smooth deployment and operational readiness.

• The centralized command and control center now efficiently monitors ship movements, pilotage, SOS calls, and cargo handling across all port locations.
• The elimination of costly leased-line and fiber installations significantly reduces both capital expenditure and ongoing operational costs.
• Ruggedised equipment engineered for coastal conditions assures consistent, low-maintenance network performance.
• The scalable, flexible network architecture lays the foundation for future technology upgrades such as IoT integration and advanced security analytics.

This landmark project showcases Wavesight’s capabilities as a premier wireless network solution provider delivering resilient, secure, and cost-effective communications infrastructure tailored for complex coastal environments. The deployment empowered the Nigerian Ports Authority to unify port security and operational communications, positioning them for continued growth and digital transformation.