Hi-tech marine security plan for The World

Dubai Dubai World Security, the security solutions arm of Dubai World, and Nakheel, another Dubai World company and creator The World, signed a major marine security services contract aimed at providing end-to-end marine security cover for The World.

Dubai World Security will provide two lines of security round-the-clock using highly trained marine service personnel.

Well-equipped power boats with top-of-the-line navigation and communication facilities such as radar, GPS and portable radios will be used for patrols. The World will get round-the-clock security cover.

The contract was signed by Hamza Mustafa, Managing Director of The World, at Tamani Hotel Marina.

Under the contract, Dubai World Security will deploy its full service capabilities, making use of highly trained manpower and ultra modern equipment to ensure safety and security to the upcoming island community.

The contract is considered to be an important step for the security service provider in its drive to maintain a qualitative edge in the area of large-scale multi-layered operations.

It is also an important milestone for The World, which is progressing towards completion. The two sides aim to put in place a comprehensive security mechanism which will be operational by the time the project is completed.

A statement by Dubai World Security said: "Ensuring safety and security to an icon like The World is a major responsibility. It calls for maximum preparedness to put in place a system that can deal with any kind of emergency.

"The task needs highly trained manpower and efficient equipment. Dubai World Security is proud to claim these qualities.

"As the security solutions provider to Dubai World's flagship projects, we have the experience and expertise to deliver the best of services.

Meanwhile, development of The World is on track. Reclamation work was completed exactly on schedule in January this year.

Nakheel has moved into phase 2 of the development. Islands are being handed over to individual developers who will shortly begin construction work.