Coast Guard maritime drill to test readiness

On behalf of the Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chief of Public Security, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan inaugurated a maritime exercise of the Coast Guard.

The event is held in association with various Interior Ministry Directorates to evaluate readiness to take the necessary precaution measures to protect vital establishments and ensure maritime safety and security. Lt-Gen Al Hassan was briefed on the goals and phases of the drill that reflects the capability of the security authorities to work together to protect security and safety and dedication to enhance competency and training efforts.

He expressed thanks and appreciation to the Interior Minister for his dedication to holding the exercise to benefit from its outcomes to achieve the targeted goals. He highlighted the directives of the minister to not only set plans but also test and implement them. He emphasised that the exercise had developed over the years in terms of the training and planning phases.

He commended the participating directorates for their contributions to its success. He hailed co-operation and co-ordination within joint security work and the disciplined approach in carrying tasks. He said that an exercise of such level requires professionalism. He said that the event was an opportunity for all to learn and gain expertise.

Coast Guard Commander, Major-General Alaa Siyadi asserted the importance of coordination between the participating directorates in the success of the exercise, highlighting that the organisation process started five months ago.