Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has introduced Asset Security Services to safeguard the infrastructure and assets within Velana International Airport (VIA). The Asset Security Services under the Safety, Security and Compliance Department is aimed at manning, surveillance, and patrolling all assets of VIA by trained security staff.
At a special ceremony, the Asset Security Services was introduced with its uniform. Speaking at the ceremony the Deputy Managing Director of MACL Ibrahim Thoha said that the development of airport infrastructure brings new challenges, adding that maintaining security within the airport is crucial.
“Previously, as an Island airport, it was easy to manage the safety and security of the airport. However, by road connection from both Hulhumale’ and Male’ City gives easy access to the airport, and with it comes security challenges. By introducing new security services, I believe our airport assets will be protected from threats and intrusions.” stated Thoha.
Under the new service, MACL staff will guard the New Seaplane Terminal, Landside controlled area of both New Fuel Farm and New Cargo Terminal, Air Traffic Management Building, Power Generation Building, Water Supply Building, MACL Administrative Building, airport landside boundary fence, and also vehicle parking areas. The team will be working to control the unnecessary entrance to the airport by monitoring and manning Fire Alarm Control Panels, Access Control Systems, and CCTV Systems within the airport facilities. Asset Security Services will also patrol and provide surveillance around the terminal area.
MACL said it is steadfast in strengthening security to safeguard the airport assets, passengers, and staff.