Kotoka International Airport is set to conduct a comprehensive emergency simulation exercise on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 0800 to 1200 noon.
This exercise, named “Operation Ogboole 2023,” will simulate a Mass Casualty Evacuation scenario, specifically involving an airplane crash into the sea near the Osu landing beach. The operation is a collaborative effort between the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
The primary objectives of this exercise include testing the Draft Harmonised Standard Operating Procedures (HSOP) for Maritime Incidents Response at Maritime Operations Centres and assessing the Emergency Operating Procedures at Kotoka International Airport.
Beyond these objectives, it aims to enhance the capabilities of maritime stakeholders in responding to maritime incidents, fostering greater interoperability, and promoting inter-agency collaboration among various state institutions.
In anticipation of the exercise, the GACL has assured the general public that airport operations will experience minimal disruptions during this period.
They have kindly requested the cooperation of the public to ensure the smooth and successful execution of this important simulation.