The Port of Vancouver is set to be the first seaport in Canada to use facial biometric technology to process cruise passengers, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced June 18. The port authority is working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to launch the technology at the Canada Place cruise terminal, allowing the terminal to completely automate document identity verification checks for cruise passengers needing U.S. admission, including destinations to Alaska, according to the port. “We’re excited to partner with U.S. authorities to implement this state-of-the-art passenger processing technology—which will help us provide a fast, secure and convenient experience…