Cook Islands Ports Authority (CIPA) — the government authority managing the Cook Islands’ main ports at Avatiu (Rarotonga) and Arutanga (Aitutaki).
Port operations / maritime services / government
The Port Authority needed a simple, contactless way to record staff and contractor hours across multiple entry points, with fast check-ins at shift changes and payroll-ready exports. Paper timesheets and manual corrections were causing delays and disputes, especially with rotating crews and contractors.
Hardware: 5 × zkteco speedpalm v5l terminals (touchless palm + face). The readers cope with variable lighting and humid conditions, reduce “buddy punching”, and speed up queues at shift changes.
Software: ZKBio Time Cloud (50-Employee plan). Browser-based attendance with timetables, exceptions, and CSV/XLSX exports compatible with common payroll systems (e.g., Xero/MYOB/Payroll-ready files).
Deployment model: Readers positioned at key gates and admin areas; IN/OUT flows configured to keep lines moving. Admins and supervisors log in via web to enrol users, review exceptions, and download payroll files.
Touchless, quick identification: Palm/face recognition removes card hand-offs and reduces shared-surface hygiene issues.
Designed for shift work: Flexible timetables, public-holiday calendars and contractor groups mean one system handles permanent staff, temps and visiting crews.
Cloud convenience: No server to maintain; authorised users access reports from anywhere with an internet connection.
Payroll-friendly outputs: ZKBio Time Cloud exports payroll-compatible timesheets (CSV/XLSX). You can map columns once and reuse the export each pay run, keeping your “assist payroll” position without promising deep native integration.
Readers & lanes: Five SpeedPalm V5L devices across main staff/contractor flows; IN/OUT rules to reduce door congestion.
Enrolment policy: Palm + face for staff; contractors can be enrolled for limited windows and removed automatically after project completion.
Schedules & rules: Base hours + exception flags (late/early/missed). Email alerts for frequent exceptions to help supervisors intervene quickly.
Payroll export workflow: One-click CSV export matched to the Port Authority’s payroll import format; stored templates for each pay period.

The zkteco speedpalm v5l is a state-of-the-art access control terminal that utilizes visible light face and palm authentication technologies. Offering touchless, hygienic access verification, it ensures fast and secure identification for corporate, healthcare, and educational environments.

Devices: ZKTeco SpeedPalm V5L (palm + face; touchless; WDR camera; anti-spoofing).
Platform: ZKBio Time Cloud (50-Employee package; web access; timetables; exceptions; CSV/XLSX payroll exports; user/role permissions).
Use cases covered: Permanent staff, contractors, visiting crews, office teams.
We deploy ZKTeco biometric employee time tracking with ZKBio Time Cloud (or on-premise) for fast, touchless clock-ins, clear exception reports, and payroll-ready CSV/XLSX exports.
Browse our Time & Attendance projects, or talk to our team to plan the right setup for your roster and contractors.

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