SLASPA conducts full scale simulation exercise at Vigie airport

Published on November 24, 2025

The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and other key response agencies, successfully conducted a full-scale simulation exercise at the George FL Charles Airport.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandates that an Airport must conduct a simulation exercise every two years to test and evaluate the response and recovery capability of the Airport Authority and response agencies.

Acting Manager at George FL Charles Airport, Ms. Alexandra Alexander, explained that the simulation examines our Airport Response Procedures and tests SLASPA’s Emergency Response Plan and the emergency response readiness during an incident at the GFL Charles Airport. 

Mr. Ausbert Regis, the Simulation Exercise Director outlined the main activities of the simulation exercise. The Chief Evaluator was Andrew George.

Participating agencies included Air Traffic Services, the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (AAFF), the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), the Ports Police department, the Customs and Excise Department, the OKEU Hospital, Airline Representatives and Airport employees.