TIRANA, Aug 6 /ATA/ – The operational and port security team and the fire fighters squad at the Port of Durres, Albania’s largest sea port, are being supplied with equipment, uniforms, modern infrastructure and equipment to best handle security and emergency situations.
The investment was presented on Thursday during a ceremony at the Port’s operational premises in attendance of the he Deputy Commander of the Naval Force, first rank captain Artur Meçollari, prefect of Durres District, Roland Nasto, and the head of the State Authority for Port Security, Muharrem Trupja, and the Director Executive of the Port Authority, Pirro Vengu.
“The earthquake consequences, the pandemic and the port-related risks clearly show that port security is a challenge more complex than ever before,” Pirro Vengu said in his remarks.
“Therefore, investing in technology, applying excellence as recruitment criterion for the Operational and Port Security Force and restoration of dignity in the job position, are three main issues we will focus our attention to transform the operational body into an elite Security Force capable of handling and anticipating risks by assisting Law Enforcement Agencies,” Vengu said.
In his remarks, Durres Prefect Nasto praised daily contribution of Durres Port Authority, cooperation of the Port Security Force and continued commitment of the Port’s Fire Brigade Department to cope with emergencies and conduct rescue and fire extinction operations in the city of Durres.
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