MACL Partners with NDMA, MMS and Red Crescent on Airport Crisis Management

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the National Disaster Management Authority, Maldives Meteorological Service, and Maldives Red Crescent to strengthen crisis management, emergency preparedness, and coordinated response at Velana International Airport.

According to MACL, the agreements were signed at a ceremony held under the theme “Airport Crisis Management”, attended by MACL CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment and Energy Ibrahim Mimrah, senior representatives of partner agencies, MACL Deputy Managing Director Mujthaba Latheef, members of the company’s executive committee, and senior staff.

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Speaking at the ceremony, CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed said the agreements represent an important step in strengthening preparedness for emergency and crisis situations at the airport. He noted that as the main gateway to the Maldives, Velana International Airport requires strong coordination, clear communication, and joint readiness among all relevant agencies.

Today, we signed three MoU’s on Airport Crisis Management with the Disaster Management Authority, Maldives Meteorological Service, and Maldives Red Crescent. These agreements strengthen coordination and enhance emergency response readiness at the airport.

We appreciate the… pic.twitter.com/CBQbMPMYsH— Maldives Airports Company Ltd (@MACLmedia) June 28, 2026

The MoUs establish a formal framework for cooperation between MACL and the partner institutions, covering improved coordination during emergencies, defined roles and responsibilities, enhanced communication channels, and joint preparedness activities.

Under the agreements, MACL will work with NDMA, MMS, and MRC to conduct joint training sessions, simulations, drills, and capacity-building programmes aimed at improving readiness and response capabilities for airport-related emergencies.

MACL expressed appreciation to the partner agencies for their continued cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Velana International Airport remains a safe, resilient, and well-prepared aviation gateway for the Maldives.