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[BCM] [MBS] [E3] [BCS] [T3] [CBF] [6] Minimum Resources Required during a Disaster for Security & Surveillance

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During a disaster, maintaining effective security and surveillance operations is critical to ensuring the safety of guests, employees, and assets at Marina Bay Sands (MBS). The Security & Surveillance function (CBF-6) is central to safeguarding the integrated resort’s high-profile facilities, including its hotel towers, gaming areas, convention spaces, shopping mall, and attractions such as the SkyPark.

In times of crisis, the ability to continue essential security operations—such as access control, monitoring, emergency response, and coordination with external law enforcement—relies heavily on having sufficient minimum resources at designated recovery locations. This ensures continuity of service, minimises potential disruptions, and upholds MBS’s reputation as a world-class, safe destination.

Dr Goh Moh Heng
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Minimum Resources Required during a Disaster for Marina Bay Sands

CBF-6: Security & Surveillance

During a disaster, maintaining effective security and surveillance operations is critical to ensuring the safety of guests, employees, and assets at Marina Bay Sands (MBS). The Security & Surveillance function (CBF-6) is central to safeguarding the integrated resort’s high-profile facilities, including its hotel towers, gaming areas, convention spaces, shopping mall, and attractions such as the SkyPark.

In times of crisis, the ability to continue essential security operations—such as access control, monitoring, emergency response, and coordination with external law enforcement—relies heavily on having sufficient minimum resources at designated recovery locations. This ensures continuity of service, minimises potential disruptions, and upholds MBS’s reputation as a world-class, safe destination.

The following table outlines the minimum resources required for each Sub-CBF under CBF-6 Security & Surveillance during a disaster. It details recovery locations, staffing, seating, telecommunications, computing devices, and other critical items necessary to sustain operations.

Table: Minimum Resources Required during a Disaster – CBF-6 Security & Surveillance

Sub-CBF Code

Sub-CBF

Recovery Location

Minimum Resource Requirements Per Function Per Recovery Location

Number of Staff (Min Qty)

No of Seats (Min Qty)

No of Tel (Min Qty)

No of PC/Laptops (Min Qty)

Others (Pls describe and provide min qty)

CBF-6.1

Access Control & Identity Management

Alternate Security Command Post / Secondary Control Room

Workstations for badge management, access card printing, and secure databases

4

4

2

2

2 handheld card scanners, 1 backup generator

CBF-6.2

Surveillance & Monitoring

Secondary Surveillance Operations Centre

Video wall, CCTV servers, secure network

8

8

4

6

12 CCTV monitors, 2 DVR/NVR backup units

CBF-6.3

Security Operations / Response

Onsite Security Dispatch Room & Mobile Command Units

Radio systems, dispatch consoles

12

12

6

4

20 handheld radios, 4 bodycams, 2 vehicles

CBF-6.4

Equipment Maintenance & Technical Surveillance Infrastructure

Technical Support Recovery Workshop

Diagnostic tools, repair kits, backup parts

6

6

2

3

10 toolkits, 5 spare CCTV units, 5 access card readers

CBF-6.5

Security Administration & Policy Management

Business Continuity Office / Admin Recovery Site

Policy documents, compliance software

3

3

2

3

1 printer/scanner, 1 document safe

CBF-6.6

Training, Drills & Human Resources Security

Training Facility / Remote Learning Centre

e-learning system, training manuals

5

5

2

5

Projector (1), emergency training kits (5)

CBF-6.7

Incident Reporting & Investigation

Investigation Office / Secure Archive Room

Case files, evidence storage system

6

6

3

4

Evidence lockers (5), 2 digital cameras

CBF-6.8

Event Security & Crowd Control

Event Control Room (Backup)

PA systems, crowd monitoring devices

10

10

4

5

20 handheld metal detectors, 10 barricades

CBF-6.9

Access to External Support & Liaison

Crisis Coordination Centre

Communication lines with the police, SCDF

4

4

4

2

2 secure satellite phones, liaison documentation

CBF-6.10

Security & Surveillance Business Continuity Tasks

Security BCP Coordination Hub

BCP documentation, coordination tools

3

3

2

3

Hard copy BCP binders (3), 1 emergency generator

Summing Up ...

The table above highlights the minimum staffing, equipment, and technology resources necessary to sustain Security & Surveillance (CBF-6) functions at Marina Bay Sands during a disaster. By pre-identifying these requirements and assigning them to recovery locations, MBS ensures that critical security operations—including monitoring, access control, incident response, and coordination with authorities—remain operational under adverse conditions.

This structured approach not only enhances resilience but also reinforces the confidence of stakeholders, guests, and regulators that MBS is fully prepared to maintain safety and security in times of crisis. Business continuity for Security & Surveillance is therefore not merely an operational necessity, but a fundamental commitment to the well-being of all who rely on MBS’s world-class facilities.

 

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