Electronic apparatus, instruments and systems for controlling lighting devices, server applications, self-service terminals, audio and video devices, the actuation and operation of maritime safety apparatus and equipment, namely, touch sensitive pads for inputting data for use with man overboard detection, to be used in the civil, industrial, military and navy fields; electrical devices for safety, survey, and control of process in the civil, industrial, military and navy fields, namely, alarm sensors, electrical controllers for alarms, and personal security alarms for detecting persons falling overboard a ship; electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, proximity sensors, laser sensors, day and night sensors, computers, video cameras, and equipment, namely, beacon lights for use with man overboard detection and alarm systems, for the civil, industrial, military, and naval fields, namely, on board ships, vessels, and platforms of different types for safety and security purposes; electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, computers, mass storage equipment in the nature of computer hard drives for image capturing, data recording and storage for later review; combination of image capture and detection and alarm systems, primarily comprising proximity sensors, laser sensors, day and night sensors, day and night video cameras, power sources, communication means, operating software