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Safety and Security

in Port Operations

With all ports being vital trade gateways located along one of the world’s
busiest straits, the upkeep of the security and safety standards stand as a
top focus at the forefront of MMC Ports’ plans.

Security and safety risks have Recognising this need, all MMC the wellbeing of all stakeholders
always been pressing concerns Ports are continuously dedicating present in line with international
for the maritime industry due to resources to enhance their terminal standards set. The most recent
the various logistical challenges security capabilities, bringing in statistics and additions related
it presents. The ports’ position as the latest industrial innovations, to safety and security in port
Malaysia’s key trade hubs vital to infrastructure and personnel needed operations are exemplified in the
the national economy carries a to safeguard their premises and following sections:
variety of challenges, some of which
include having to patrol a large area
with multiple entries and access
points, managing high activity levels,
accident prevention in machine
operations, halting evolving cyber
risks, smuggling activities and a
variety of other problems.

With these risks in mind, the upkeep
of security and safety standards is
an absolute necessity to prevent
operational disruptions and secure
a clean supply chain at all ports,
with the constant need to implement
and update measures while
also maintaining a level of port
accessibility seamlessly for all port
users.