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LCA – Solomon Islands Version 1.07,5

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Logistics Capacity Assessment

Solomon Islands Country

Name Solomon Islands

Official Name Solomon Islands

Assessment

Assessment Dates: From February 2011 To March 2011

Name of Assessor Anna Young

Title & Position Logistics Officer

Email contact [email protected]


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1. Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 2. Country Profile ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1. Introduction & Background ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 2.2. Humanitarian Background ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.3. National Regulatory Departments/Bureau and Quality Control/Relevant Laboratories ......................................................... 9 2.4. Customs Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

3. Logistics Infrastructure ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 3.1. Port Assessment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 3.2. Airport Assessment .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 3.3. Road Assessment .................................................................................................................................................................... 30 3.4. Railway Assessment ................................................................................................................................................................ 35 3.5. Waterways Assessment .......................................................................................................................................................... 37 3.6. Storage Assessment ............................................................................................................................................................... 39 3.7. Milling Assessment .................................................................................................................................................................. 41

4. Logistics Services ............................................................................................................................................................................. 44 4.1 Fuel .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 4.2. Transporters ............................................................................................................................................................................. 47 4.3. Vehicle Rental .......................................................................................................................................................................... 48 4.4. Taxi Companies ....................................................................................................................................................................... 48 4.5. Freight Forwarding Agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 49 4.6. Handling Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................ 49 4.7. Electricity & Power ................................................................................................................................................................... 50 4.8. Manual Labour Costs............................................................................................................................................................... 51 4.9. Telecommunications ................................................................................................................................................................ 51 4.10. Local Supplies Market ............................................................................................................................................................. 53 4.11. Accommodation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54

5. Scenarios & Contingencies .............................................................................................................................................................. 56 5.1. Refugees and IDPs .................................................................................................................................................................. 56 5.2. Food Security ........................................................................................................................................................................... 56 5.3. Natural Disaster ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56 5.4. Other (please specify) ............................................................................................................................................................. 57

6. Annexes ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 58 6.1. Annex 1: List of Contacts ........................................................................................................................................................ 58 6.2. Annex 2: Relevant Websites/references applicable to this LCA ........................................................................................... 61 6.3. Annex 3: Maps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62 6.4. Annex 4: Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................................. 66 6.5. Annex 5: Recent Emergencies in the Solomon Islands......................................................................................................... 66


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2. Country Profile

The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea.

There are approximately 992 islands of which 157 are inhabited.

The landscape is made up mostly of rugged hills and mountains with some low coral atolls.

The islands stretch 1448 kilometres in a south-easterly direction from the Shortland Islands, on the border with Papua New Guinea, to the Santa Cruz Islands, which borders with Vanuatu.

Sitting in a geologically active region there are frequent earthquakes, tremors, and volcanic activity. There is also risk from cyclones and tsunamis.

The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later.

Ethnic violence in the late 90’s early 2000’s led to instability in the country.

At the request of Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakez the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) began in 2003 to help restore law and order and economic stability in the country.

GDP – $668 million (2009 World Bank est.), of which agriculture contributes approximately 42%.

Solomon Islands's human development index is 0.494, which gives the country a rank of 123 out of 169 countries.

The Solomon Islands rely heavily on imports of food, fuel, manufactured goods, plant and equipment.

2.1. Introduction & Background

2.1.1. Basic Facts

Basic Facts Source / Year:

Capital Honiara

Language Official language is English, but most people speak Pidgin English or one of over 120 local languages and dialects

Ethnic groups

People of Melanesian origin make 93% of the population, and 4% are Polynesians. There are also Micronesian, Chinese and European minorities.

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Religions

Anglicans 45%, Catholic 18%, Methodist and Presbyterian 12%. There are also Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists, other Protestants and followers of local beliefs.

Country size (comparison) Slightly smaller than Maryland CIA Factbook

Population density (map) 17.7 km² UN Data - 2008

Border countries

The North Solomon Islands are divided between the independent Solomon Islands and Bougainville Province in Papua New Guinea. Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 5,313 km

Exports timber, fish, copra, palm oil, cocoa CIA Factbook

Imports food, plant and equipment,

manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals CIA Factbook

Agricultural products cocoa beans, coconuts, palm kernels,

rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit; timber; cattle, pigs; fish

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2.1.2. Country in Figures

General Information Source / Year:

Country Size (km²) 28450(km²)

Population 559,198 Est CIA Factbook 2010

Population Growth Rate (%) 2.4% World Development Indicators, 2009

GDP per capita (US$) 1,223 IMF- 2010

Population under poverty line (%) NA


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HIV prevalence (%) 15 cases reported in total Ministry of Health, 2010

Other Comments

Useful Information

Time Zone (GMT +/-) GMT +11

Climate Description

Tropical monsoon climate temperature around 23-31 C

throughout the year. December to March is rainier, with a greater

chance of cyclones.

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Currency & Two letter code Solomon Island Dollar (SBD)

Telephone Dialing Code +677

Driving (Left or Right) Left

Visa Requirements & Cost Apon entry*

*Three month entry visas are granted upon arrival for most nationalities, though there are some exceptions. A return ticket is required.

Money Parity and Inflation Source:

Year Exchange Rate

US$ = Local Currency Rate of Inflation

UN rate of exchange, February 2010 1 US$ = 7.93 SBD 6.3% 2010, Index Mundi

UN rate of exchange, February 2011 1 US$ = 7.92 SBD

2.2. Humanitarian Background

2.2.1. Disasters, Conflicts & Migration History

Disasters, Conflicts & Migration

Natural Disasters Yes/No Comments / Details

Drought No

Earthquake Yes May 2007, magnitude 8.1 - 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands'

Epidemic No

Extreme temperature No

Flood Yes Flooding in February of 2009 and 2010 affected approximately 60,000 people each time.

Insect infestation No

Slides Yes Associated with earthquakes – 2007 event

Volcano Yes In 1971 a volcano erupted on Savo island, affecting 6000 people.

Wave/Surge Yes

May 2007, magnitude 8.1 - 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands resulting in a tsunami affecting approximately 36,588 people. Jan 2010, series of earthquakes measuring up to 7.2, which generated a tsunami that affected Rendova and Tetepare Islands.

Wild fires No

Wind storm No

Other comments Climate change is projected to impact heavily on agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the Pacific islands, leading to increased food insecurity and malnutrition (FAO) http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/JBRN-7Y6DBP?OpenDocument

Man-made

Civil strife Yes Ethnic tensions of the late 90’s early 2000’s displaced 35,000 people

International conflict No

Displaced in country Yes

Refugees in country No

Refugees from country No

Landmines casualties / year No

Other comments

*: http://www.em-dat.net/disasters/countryprofiles.php Centre for research on epidemiology of disasters, Belgium

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/JBRN-7Y6DBP?OpenDocument

http://www.em-dat.net/disasters/countryprofiles.php


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See annex 5 for a detailed breakdown of disasters in the Solomon Islands.

2.2.2. Calamities and Seasonal Affects

Seasonal Affects on Transport (economic, social, climate…)

Transport Comments From <month> to <month>

Primary Road Transport NA

Secondary Road Transport NA

Rail Transport NA

Air Transport NA

Waterways Transport NA

There are few seasonal affects on transport in the Solomon Islands. Heavy rains during the cyclone season can cause issues with infrastructure such as bridges and roads.. Most goods are transported by boat so weather can effect the use of boats but this is possible all year round.

Seasonal Affects on Storage and Handling (economic, social, climate…)

Activity Comments From <month> to <month>

Storage NA

Handling NA

Other NA

There are few seasonal affects on handling and storage in the Solomon Islands. The high temperatures and humidity mean that perisable goods have a short shelf life, so contingencies of food stuffs like rice and flour are not stored for long periods of time by store owners or humanitarian agencies.

2.2.3. Capacities to Respond to Emergencies

2.2.3.1. Government

The National Disaster Council has the primary responsibility for disaster risk management in the Solomon Islands. Established by the National Disaster Council Act (1989) and National Disaster Risk Management Plan (2010), it is supported by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology. The National Disaster Council (NDC) is responsible for the overview of disaster events. The Council has responsibility for oversight for arrangements for all hazards through four lead agencies:

National Disaster Management Office – all hazards except:

Ministry of Health and Medical Services – Pandemics

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock – Pests and diseases

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology – Climate change adaptation. During a disaster event the National Disaster Operations Committee (N-Doc) is activated for the operational management of the disaster. The disaster coordinator is the head of the NDMO (Disaster Coordinator) and is responsible for the coordination of the overall operational response to a disaster. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is based at the NDMO office in a state of readiness for disaster response. It is responsible for information management, media management and cluster coordination.


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Taken from Solomon Island Government National Disaster Risk Management Plan, 2010 The Provincial responses are linked to the NEOC within the same structure at the provincial level through the activation of the Provincial Emergency Operation Centre (PEOC). The NDMO has regional office in all 9 provinces.


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The NDMO can requisition transport assets under the National Disaster Council Act of 1989. The Police are able to make patrol boats and other marine assets available during emergencies. RAMSI also provides transport assets (boats, helicopters and planes) for assessment, evacuation and delivery of relief items. To activate RAMSI assets the Emergency Management and Special Events Planning Unit, led by the Police must request them, on advice from the NDMO. The Solomon Islands does not have a military. At a provincial level transport assets and other relief equipment (e.g.: radios) can be made available through provincial government agencies.

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

National Disaster Management Office (Ministry of Environment,

Conservation, Climate Change, National Disaster Management & Meteorology).

Name: Loti Yates Title: Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 27937 Tel: 24 hour Emergency number: +677 27936 or 27955 Fax: +677 27060 / 24293

mailto:[email protected]


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Geo Hazards Division

(Ministry of Mines & Energy).

Name: Alison Papabatu Title: Principal Seismologist Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21522 Fax: +677 25811

National Weather Station

(Ministry of Environment, Conservation, Climate Change, National Disaster Management & Meteorology).

Name: David Hiriasi Title: Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.met.gov.sb

Tel: +677 23031 Fax: +677 23029

Police HQ

Ministry of Police, Correctional Services &National Security

Name: Nella Mosese Title: Assistant Commissioner Operations Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 23800 / 23986 Fax: +677 20616

RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission

to the Solomon Islands)

Name: Graeme Wilson Title: Special Coordinator Email: [email protected] Web:www.ramsi.org

Tel: +677 36249 Fax:+677 36322

RSIPF Maritime Wing Operations

Ministry of Police, Correctional Services and National Security

Name: John Patai Title: Acting Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 22563 Fax: +677 22566

2.2.3.2. Humanitarian Community

Humanitarian Coordination

Type Name & Address Contacts

UNDP Shabnam Mallick 1st Floor, City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara

Tel: +677 27446 Fax: +677 27185 Email: [email protected]

Coordination Mechanisms / Committees / Groups

UN Agencies

Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details

UNFPA Polini Boseto 1st Floor, City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara


UNICEF 1st Floor, City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara


WHO Country Liaison Officer Ministry of Health Building China Town, Honiara


Coordination Mechanisms / Committees / Groups

Non Government Agencies


Adventist Development Relief Agency

Barry Chapman Kukum, Honiara


Caritas Adam Elliot Tandai Hwy, Honiara

Mob: +677 74 78707 Fax: +677 22869 Email: [email protected]

Oxfam Joe Weber – Country Representative Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Honiara


Save the Children Niamh Murnaghan – Country Director Tandia Hwy, West, Honiara


Solomon Island Red Cross Nancy Jolo – General Secretary China Town, Honiara.


World Vision

Andrew Catford Country Program Manager Highway Plaza, Kukum Hwy, Honiara










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Government/International Agencies


AusAID/Australian High Commission

Frank Ingruber High Commissioner Cnr Hibiscus Ave & Mud Alley Honiara

Tel: +677 21561 Fax: +677 23691 Email:

British High Commission Timothy Smart High Commissioner


European Union

Abdul Mbaye Charge de Affairs City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara


Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Asano Yoko Country Representative Center Building, Town Ground, Mendana Avenue, Honiara

Tel:+677 24174 Email: [email protected]

Japan Embassy Akira Iwanade Charge de Affairs Honiara


NZ High Commission

Mark Ramsden High Commissioner City Centre Building, Mendana Avenue, Honiara

Mob: +677 21502 Fax: +677 22377 Email: [email protected]

PNG High Commission Joyce Bundu Third Secretary Honiara


RAMSI – Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands

Le Lei Resort Tandai Highway Honiara


Taiwan George Chan Ambassador Honiara


US Consular Office

Kiethie Saunders US Counsular Blums Building, Mendana Avenue Honiara


In emergencies the Government will often set up a central fund with contributions gathered from various donors. This is then administered by the government. Various donors also have agreements with NGO’s to provide either direct funding or relief supplies in emergencies

See in annex a Who/What/Where with Logistics capacities overview.

2.3. National Regulatory Departments/Bureau and Quality Control/Relevant Laboratories


Ministry of Commerce, Labour, Industry and Employment

Name: Barnabas Anga Title: Permanent Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 22856 Fax: +677 25084

Summary of Role and Services

Responsible for the Solomon Islands Port Authority


Ministry of Communications and Aviation

Name: Jeffrey Wickham Title: Permanent Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36109 Fax: +677 36108


Has the following departments that facilitate the mangement of all airports in the Solomon Islands

Air Traffic Services

Aviation Aeronautical Engineering Services

Airport Management Services

Airport Security Services

Tel:+677





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Ministry of Finance and Treasury Name: Elisabeth Kausimae Title: Under Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21058 Fax: +677 27855


Inland Revenue - responsible for tax exemption for humanitarian cargo

Customs and Excise Division

Chair of the Logistics and Support Cluster


Ministry of Health and Medical Services

Name:Dr Lester Ross Title: Permanent Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 20830 Fax: +677 20085


Lead Agency for pandemic response


Ministry of Infrastructure Development

Name: Moses Virivolomo Title: Under Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21021 Fax: +677 28705


Build and maintain infrastructure including roads, bridges, navigation aids and wharfs

Repair infrastructure after disaster events


Ministry of Environment, Conservation, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology

Name: Rence Sore Title: Minister

Tel: +677 23031


Meteorology Division

Lead agency for climate change adaptation


SOPAC – Secretariat Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission

Name: Stephanie Zoll Title: Advisor Community based Disaster Risk Management Email: [email protected]

Tel: +679 338 1377 Fax:+679 337 0040


Provide technical support during emergencies and for disaster prepardness.

Provide resources (hazard mapping, satelite images etc) to assist with disaster risk reduction .

Based in Fiji


Telecommunications Commission Name: Martin.B.Sam Title: Manager Distribution Email:[email protected]

Tel: +677 30533 Fax: +677 39472


The Telecommunications Commission is a statutory body that was formed in February 2010. It is the regulator body for telecommunications in the Solomon Islands


Ministry of Lands, Survey Name: Tione Bugotu Title: Permanent Secretary

Tel: +677 21511 Fax: +677 21514


Lead agency for pests and diseases response

Mapping

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2.4. Customs Information

2.4.1. Duties and Taxes Exemption

A) Emergency Response:

[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]

In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones.

Agreements / Conventions Description Ratified by Country?

WCO (World Customs Organization) member Yes No Date:

Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention Yes No Date: 2003

OCHA Model Agreement Yes No Date:

Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations)

Yes No

Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration)

<If any, list them>

B) Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):

[Note: This section should contain information on the usual duties & taxes exemption regime during non-emergency times, when there is no declared state of emergency and no streamlines process (e.g. regular importations/development/etc.).] In the following table, give a brief summary of the national legislation: general policy on humanitarian aid (for example, Customs Code articles/decrees/regulations exempting aid from import duties and taxes, what organizations are allowed to be operational in the country, if certain types of goods are not duty & tax free, a customs department organizational chart, etc.).

National Customs Legislation and Regime (provide a brief summary and list available resource documents)

The Customs and Excise Act of 2003 is governed by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury.

In the following table, give information on the necessary requirements in order for organizations to qualify for a duties and taxes exemption on imports (e.g. do they need to be officially registered - with which department and how is this done, necessary permits/licences, etc.). Include information for both UN agencies and NGOs.

Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status

United Nations Agencies

For exemption for Goods tax – GT22 - Must complete the ‘Division a Quotation of Exemption Certificate to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’ and get a signature from the Inlands Revenue Division.

For exemption from Duty – C44 _– Copies of these can be purchased at stationary shops. They are to be completed and must have an official stamp of your organisation on it to be valid.

NGOs

For exemption for Goods tax – GT22 - Must complete the ‘Division a Quotation of Exemption Certificate to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’ and get a signature from the Inlands Revenue Division.

For exemption from Duty – C44 – Copies of these can be purchased at stationary shops. They are to be completed and must have an official stamp of your organisation on it to be valid.

C) Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:

In the following table, please provide the practical information that is necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate or similar document. Include a process description (including contacts, departments, paperwork, etc.), making the distinction per counterpart/programme. Also include the contact details of agents and authorities (where to apply for certificates/authorization) as well as time benchmarks.


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Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure

Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation)

C44 these can be purchased at most stationery shops

GT 22 – Quotation of Exemption Certificate

C15 document The template for this form is available from Customs and Excise.

Process to be followed (step by step / flowchart)

Each time a shipment arrives the following must be done to ensure that the goods are exempt.

For exemption for Goods tax – GT22 - Must complete the ‘Division a Quotation of Exemption Certificate to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’ and get a signature from the Inlands Revenue Division. If you are to be clearing several shipments over a period of time, for instance during an emergency you can request a blanket exemption for that time.

For exemption from Duty – C44 – Copies of these can be purchased at stationary shops. They are to be completed and must have an official stamp of your organisation on it to be valid.

The GT22 and C44, along with the original invoice, AWB or BL, packing list and C15 can then be presented to customs for clearance of goods.


Inland Revenue Division Department of Finance & Treasury New Finance Building, Honiara

Name: Casper Sonia Title: Exemption Committee Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 22556 Fax: +677 22369

D) Exemption Certificate Document Requirements

The following matrix should include information as to what documents are necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate. In each of the boxes in the matrix, please include the following information for the commodities list at the top:

i) Whether or not the documents listed on the left are required (Y/N) ii) Whether or not an original, proforma or a copy is necessary iii) The number of copies of the document that is necessary iv) Any differences between UN and NGO requirements

If there are any additional comments, they can be included at the bottom of the table.

Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity)

Food Shelter, WASH & Education

Medicines Vehicles & Spare Parts

Staff & Office Supplies

Telecoms Equipment

Invoice

Yes, Original, 1 copy,

applies to UN and NGOs











AWB, BL, Other Transport Docs













Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates













Packing Lists













Other Documents

C44 and GT22 -


C44 and GT22 -


C44 and GT22 -


C44 and GT22 -


C44 and GT22 -


C44 and GT22 -


Additional Notes

If you are clearing a shipment yourself a C15 must be completed, with 4 copies presented to customs. The template for this form is available from Customs and Excise.


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2.4.2. Customs Clearance

2.4.2.1. General Information

Customs Information

Document Requirements

The GT22 and C44, along with the original invoice, AWB or BL, packing list and C15.

Embargoes None

Prohibited Items Honey, bees, indecent articles, matches (containing white or yellow phosphorus), opium, flick-knives and knuckle dusters.

General Restrictions

Electrical machinery and appliances must have permission from SIEA (Solomon Island Electrical Authority). Some prescribed drugs may need a permit. You can apply for this at the Ministry of Health but it is issued by the National Referral Hospital.

2.4.3. Customs Clearance Document Requirements

The following matrix should include information as to what documents are necessary for the customs clearance of consignments. In each of the boxes in the matrix please include the following information for the commodities list at the top:

i) Whether or not the documents listed on the left are required (Y/N) ii) Whether or not an original, proforma or a copy is necessary iii) The number of copies of the document that is necessary iv) Any differences between UN and NGO requirements

If there are any additional comments, they can be included at the bottom of the table.

Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity)

Food Shelter, WASH &

Education Medicines

Vehicles & Spare Parts

Staff & Office Supplies

Telecoms Equipment

D&T Exemption Certificate













Invoice













AWB, BL, Other Transport Docs













Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates













Packing Lists Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs

Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs





Phytosanitary Certificate

NO NO NO NO NO NO

Other Documents

See below See below See below See below See below See below

Additional Notes

C44 to be completed for exemption from customs duty (original and 3 copies)

C15 to be complete by UN and NGOs if clearing themselves – (electronic template can be obtained from Customs)

GT22 to be completed for exemption of goods tax

For importation of Medicine you may need to get a pharmacy permit. This needs to be applied for at the Ministry of Health but is issued by the National Referral Hospital.

All fruit, vegetables and animal must have an import permit, issued by the Agriculture Quarantine Section.


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2.4.4. Weight and Value Band

Value & Weight Band Information

Class Value (local currency) Value (US$) Weight (kgs)

Document NA NA NA

Non-Doc HV NA NA NA

A) Transit Regime

Transit Regime

Not applicable for the Solomon Islands as goods would generally only transit through if being transhipped in a container to onward destinations such as Fiji.

2.4.5. Focal Points Information

The following table should include information on a person in the different humanitarian organizations who is responsible for customs issues (focal point).

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point

Organization UNDP

Name Layton Jacob

Title Procurement Associate

Address 1st Floor, City Centre Building, Mendana Avenue, Honiara

Telephone Number +677 27446

Fax Number +677 27185

Email [email protected]

Web www.undp.org/cpr/disred/english/regions/asia/solomon.htm

Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin


Organization UNICEF

Name Margaret Osifelo

Title Logistics and Supply Assistance

Address 1st Floor, City Centre Building, Mendana Avenue, Honiara




Web www.unicef.org/infobycountry/solomonislands.html



Organization Adventist Development Relief Agency

Name Barry Chapman

Title Director

Address Kukum, Honiara




Web www.adrasb.adventistconnect.org


http://www.undp.org/cpr/disred/english/regions/asia/solomon.htm

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/solomonislands.html

http://www.adrasb.adventistconnect.org/


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Organization Caritas

Name Adam Elliot

Title Director

Address Tandai Hwy, West Honiara




Web www.caritas.org



Organization Oxfam

Name Lorima Tuke

Title Human Security Program Officer

Address Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Honiara




Web www.oxfam.org.au



Organization Save the Children

Name Tina Garro

Title HR/Administration

Address Honiara



Email mailto:[email protected]

Web www.savethechildren.org.au



Organization Solomon Island Red Cross

Name Geria Lepping

Title Logistics Officer

Address New China Town, Honiara




Web www.solomonredcross.blogspot.com



Organization World Vision

Name Jeremiah Tabua

Title Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Coordinator

Address World Vision, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Telephone Number +677 23092 / 20055


http://www.caritas.org/

http://www.oxfam.org.au/


http://www.savethechildren.org.au/

http://www.solomonredcross.blogspot.com/


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Web www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/learn/world-vision-solomon


The following table should include information on a focal point in the country’s customs authority. This is a national official responsible for facilitating the Customs treatment of consignments of international emergency humanitarian assistance.

Customs Authority Focal Point

Governmental Body Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division

Name (if available) Joe Lelau

Title Team Leader

Address Point Cruz, Honiara


Fax Number +677 25640 / 20788


Web NA

Language(s) Correspondence English, Pidgin

[Check http://ocha.unog.ch/cr/ for a possible online listing of customs authority focal points.]

2.4.6. Customs Information by Entry Points (port, lake/river, airport, overland entry points)

Entry Point Details

Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.)

Honiara International Airport

Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office

Fiona Fa’arondo

Title Team Leader Airport

Address Honiara International Airport

Operating Hours On request




Web NA

Language(s) Correspondence English, Pidgin

Warehouse

There is 3 days of free storage. The cargo is kept in the Warehouse for fourteen days, then transferred to the Queens Warehouse. Solomon Airlines' cargo terminal is located adjacent to the International Passenger Terminal at Honiara International Airport. It has a cargo handling area of approximately 290 sq meters. It has bonded warehouse of 65 square metres. Solomon Islands Customs Officers utilize office and inspection areas within the complex.

Customs Information and Document Requirements

Once cargo has been checked by customs it is transported to one of 5 airfreight operators (Solomon Airlines, Pacific Air Express, Pacific Air Cargo, TNT and DHL). The cargo is stored in the bonded warehouse, pending clearance. If paperwork is in order then goods should be cleared through customs within one to two days.

Clearing System

Organisations are able to clear their own shipments provided they can fill in the C15 template and submit the necessary documents to customs. The main clearing agents at the airport are DHL, IT and Pacific Air Cargo

Entry Point Details


Honiara Sea Port


Joe Lelau

http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/learn/world-vision-solomon

http://ocha.unog.ch/cr/



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Title Team Leader Revenue

Address Honiara Sea Port, Point Cruz


Telephone Number +677 21059 +677 844 2226 (mobile)

Fax Number +677 25640 / 20788


Web NA

Language(s) Correspondence English

Warehouse

There are 2 storage sheds, approximately 140 square metres per shed. There is a free storage period of five days from the date of inward clearance of ship from which cargo is discharged. Thereafter there is a rising scale of storage charges starting at $3 (per tonne or cubic measurement) rising to $8.40 for 31 days or beyond. Goods in the bonded warehouse storage will be charged at 30c more per tonne than the above day rate.


There are few bottlenecks identified at the port in normal operations. During emergencies there may be delays due to the limit on capacity to unload larger vessels. The normal time from berthing to release of cargo is approximately 5-7 days but in emergencies this can be less than 4 days.

Clearing System

The main clearing agents are Pacific Air Cargo, Sullivans and BJS. Organisations are able to clear their own goods. They will need to fill in a C15 form which is an electronic form. The template is available from Customs.

Entry Point Details


Noro Sea Port


Chris Sade,

Title Team Leader Revenue

Address Munda, Noro




Email

Web NA

Language(s) Correspondence English

Warehouse

The rates for warehousing of cargo are the same as for those in Honiara. There is a free storage period of five days from the date of inward clearance of ship from which cargo is discharged. Thereafter there is a rising scale of storage charges starting at $3 (per tonne or cubic measurement) rising to $8.40 for 31 days or beyond. Goods in the bonded warehouse storage will be charged at 30c more per tonne than the above day rate.


Organisations are able to clear their own goods. They will need to fill in a C15 form which is an electronic form. The template is available from Customs.

Clearing System

Customs agents from Honiara such as Sullivans and Pacific Air Cargo are able to clear goods through Noro from Honiara, through the Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division.




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3. Logistics Infrastructure

3.1. Port Assessment

3.1.1. Port of Honiara

3.1.1.1. Port Overview

The Solomon Islands has three international ports—Honiara, Noro, and Yandina. The two operating international ports (Honiara and Noro) are the responsibility of SIPA (Solomon Islands Port Authority) which is regulated under the SIPA Act. This is a state owned entity, overseen by the Ministry of Commerce, with a board consisting of Government stakeholders. Honiara is the main port through which the majority of cargo passes. Noro, on New Georgia Island of Western Province, is the copra buying and export center for the Western Solomons and the location of a fish cannery. The deepwater berth, is 62 m in length, with 14-m depth alongside the wharf. At present, Yandina on Russels Island is the smallest of the international ports and belongs to the palm oil plantation located there. Currently it is not used for international trade. There are approximately 62 small wharves and jetties and 26 anchorages located across the country

Port Locations & Contacts

Country Solomon Islands

Province and District Honiara

Town or City (Closest) Honiara

Port Name Honiara

Latitude 9° 25' 35" S


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Longitude 159° 58' 38" E

Company / Port Authority Solomon Islands Ports Authority

Management Contact and Position Leonard Bava

3.1.1.2. Standard contact fields for Shipping agents, forwarding agents, stevedores, truckers

All stevedoring services are done by the SIPA (Solomon Island Port Authority)

Freight Forwarder & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Pacific Air Cargo

Name: Chris Conroy Title: Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au

Tel: +677 38222 Fax: +677 38223

Summary of Services

Customs clearance, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse, import and export of air and sea freight.


Toll Support Services Name: Salesh Kumar Title: Logistics Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 24500 Fax: +677 24508

Summary of Services

Customs Clearance, third party logistics, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse.

Shipping Agent & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Tradeco Shipping Limited Name: Gerald Stenzel Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 22588 Fax: +677 23887


Shipping agents

Shipping Agent & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Sullivans

Name: Edumundo Mayo Mayo Title: Shipping Manager Email: [email protected] Web: www.sullivans.com.sb

Tel: +677 21643 Fax: +677 23889


Customs Clearance, shipping agents

Logistics and Shipping & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Silent World Limited Name: David Holder Title:General Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel:+677 20956 Fax: +677 22089

Summary of Services

Logistics and Shipping (Schedule Cargo Services, Charter Cargo Services, Scheduled Passengers Services, Charter Passenger Services)

Logistics and Shipping & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

HKL Logisitics

Name:Gordon Gullery Title: Project Manager Email: [email protected] Web: www.hklogistics.com.au

Tel: +677 36301 Fax:+677 36331

Summary of Services

Logistics, procurement and construction

Trucking Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Red Devil Transport Honiara

Name: Robert Chow Title:Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 24038 Fax: +677 20602

Summary of Services

One low bed and one semi trailer, also have dump trucks, graders, rollers and two side lifters for loading containers ( one 20 and one 40 footer)

http://www.pacificaircargo.com.au/

http://www.sullivans.com.sb/


Tel:+677


http://www.hklogistics.com.au/


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Trucking Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Fletcher Kwaimani Honiara

Name: Bennie Fafale Title:Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 30544 Fax: +677 30482

Summary of Services

3.1.1.3. Port Performance

There are usually no waiting times for vessels to unload. A one-week notice of intended arrival is required with a 2-hour advance VHF contact before berthing. Pilots must be used and are charged at $10 per metre of incoming or outgoing vessel.

Performance: <Year>

Vessels Calls 108 per year

Container traffic (TEU’s) 1504

Total Cargo Handling (mt) 365 852

Total Annual Capacity of the Port Not Available

Capacity: <Year> Bulk Container Conventional

mt / Year TEU’s / Year mt / Year

Export activity of the Port 7574 38255 140841

Import activity of the port 84 706 269543 39953

3.1.1.4. Discharge Rates1

3.1.1.5. Berthing Equipment Specifications

Honiara has a deepwater international berth 120 meters (m) long, with a maximum depth of 10.5m alongside. Vessels up to 200 m long can be handled. In addition, Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) operates a 85-m wharf, with a depth of 3.4 m alongside, as well as a barge ramp. Adjacent to the international Port of Honiara, there are 7 small jetties for local cargo/passenger and fishing vessels. Fuel is discharged through a submarine cable and deposited into tanks on the wharf, run by the two fuel importers.

Berthing Specifications

Total Berths Quantity Length (m) Draft (m)

Conventional Berths 1 120 11m

Container Berths As above As above As above

Bulk Oil Jetties NA NA NA

Cased Oil Jetties NA NA NA

Bulk Cement Berths NA NA NA

Lighterage & Dhow (other) Wharves 7 40m 3.4

Explosives Jetty NA NA NA

Berthing Tugs & Mooring Boats NA

Pilot Boats NA

Water Barges NA

Police Boats Yes

Anti-pollution Boats NA

Speed Boats NA

1 Sections 2.1.1.3 and 2.1.1.4. may help in measuring charges for charter vessels or consignments and dealing with F.F.


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3.1.1.6. Port Cargo Handling Equipment

Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)

Appliance Quantity Capacity

Cranes – Travelling 1 48 mt

Cranes – Portal Electric NA

Cranes – Electric Overhead NA

Cranes – Gantry Container NA

Cranes – Mobile NA

Forklift Trucks 3 45 tonne

2 7 tonne

2 2 tonne

Tractors 3

Fire Engines Yes

Link to current cargo port handling details web page: N/A

3.1.1.7. Container Facilities

Container Facilities

20ft (TEU’s) 40ft (FEU’s)

Container Facilities Yes Yes

Daily off-take capacity No of containers/day 200 per day 200 per day

Container Freight Stations (CFS) Yes Yes

Number of CFS 1 1

Capacity of CFS No of containers/day NA NA

Refrigerated Container Stations Yes Yes

Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) 12 12

3.1.1.8. General Cargo Handling Berths

General cargo handling is done at the main berth and placed in storage on the warehouse.

General Cargo - Imports Berths

Imports – Bagged Cargo 708

Exports – Bagged Cargo 1.3

Imports – Steel Goods 151

Imports & Exports – Ro-Ro NA

Imports – Vehicles 213

Others Imports 2112

3.1.1.9. Oil Handling Terminal

There is no oil handling terminal in Honiara.

3.1.1.10. Multipurpose Terminal

There is no specialised multipurose terminal in Honiara.


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3.1.1.11. Grain & Bulk Handling

There is no grain or bulk handling facilities in Honiara

3.1.1.12. Main Silo Terminal

There is no silo terminal in Honiara.

3.1.1.13. Main Storage Terminal

There are 2 storage sheds, approximately 140 square metres per shed. There is space for storage of containers at the port.

3.1.1.14. Bagging – Grain Handling

There is no grain handling facility at the port. There are bagging facilities in the Solomon Islands but they are operated by private companies. Bulk shipped grain (normally in a container) will be bagged by the individual organisation.

3.1.1.15. Stevedoring

The Solomon Island Port Authority arranges stevedore services at the port with two shifts per day. There are no other stevedore services offered. To be loaded or unloaded through the night a ship must be docked by 6pm.

3.1.1.16. Conventional Cargo

Conventional cargo is loaded and unloaded at the main wharf or at the smaller wharves for local boat traffic.

3.1.1.17. Containerised Cargo (THC)

Most cargo is shipped in containers. There are no shore cranes available. Usually, container cargo is shipped on FCL (full container load) basis, with de-stuffing done at the recipient’s warehouse. There is very little covered storage space and limited open space in the port area. Only small cargo is stored in transit in the port. All charges that would be charged back to an international vessel incur a currency adjustment factor (CAF) of 85%; therefore the amounts listed below would have this extra 85% added to them.

Containerised Cargo Handling Charges

(TEU’s) SBD (FEU’s)SBD

Discharge, loading, shifting within the hold or shifting on deck without landing

240unit 260 unit

Containers handled via a conventional ship 210 unit 210 unit

Containers handled on a Ro-Ro basis 210 unit 210 unit

Empty containers 210 unit 210 unit

Transhipment containers, overland containers, containers shipped & re-landed or landed & re-shipped or shifted from hold to hold

170 unit 170unit

Stripping or Stuffing of Containers

(TEU’s)SBD (FEU’s)SBD

Stripping or Stuffing 15.50per tonne 17.30 per tonne

Stripping and re-stuffing transhipment cargo 15.50per tonne 17.30 per tonne

3.1.1.18. Shore handling containerised cargo

Shore Handling Charges

(TEU’s)SBD (FEU’s)SBD

Import Containers 28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne

Export Containers 28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne

Stripping & re-stuffing for customs verification 28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne

Stripping & re-stuffing of un-nominated or shut-out export cargo

28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne

Stripping or re-stuffing of containers taken to Customs Warehouse

28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne

Shore Handling charges Charge (SBD)

Ten day removal charges, or transfer within the Port, or transfer to Customs

300


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Import Containers handled at the Inland Container Depots 300

Exports Containers handled at the Inland Container Depots

300

3.1.1.19. Clearing Agents

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Pacific Air Cargo

Name: Chris Conroy Title: Resident Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au

Tel: +677 38222 Fax: +677 38223


Customs clearance, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse, import and export of air and sea freight.


Sullivans

Name: Edumundo Mayo Mayo Title: Shipping Manager Email: [email protected] Web: www.sullivans.com.sb

Tel: +677 21643 Fax: +677 23889


Customs Clearance, shipping agents


BJS Customs Clearance and Shipping Agents

Name: Bruce Saunders Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.bjs.com.sb

Tel: +677 22393 Fax: +677 21027


Customs Clearance and shipping agents

3.1.1.20. Port Security

Port security at Honiara is considered to be satisfactory.

Security

ISPS Compliant Yes No

ISPS Level (current) 1 2 3

1=Normal; 2=Heightened; 3=Exceptional

3.1.1.21. Storage facilities

There is a free storage period of five days from the date of inward clearance of ship from which cargo is discharged. Thereafter there is a rising scale of storage charges starting at $3 (per tonne or cubic measurement) rising to $8.40 for 31 days or beyond. For goods in the bonded warehouse storage will be charged at 30c more per tonne than the above day rate.

Port Storage – Managed by Solomon Island Ports Authority

Total floor space = m² Quantity Floor area (m²)

Main Quay Transit Sheds 2 140

Back of Port Transit Sheds 1

Lighterage Area Transit Sheds NA

Customs Warehouses 1



http://www.sullivans.com.sb/

http://www.bjs.com.sb/


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3.2. Airport Assessment

3.2.1. Civil Aviation

The Solomon Islands has 35 airports. Honiara International and Munda Airport are the only airports with paved runways. Honiara International Airport, formerly known as Henderson Field, located on Guadalcanal Island is the only international airport and is located eight kilometers from the capital Honiara. Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international flights. Currently there are no scheduled international flights into Munda. There are 33 other airports with unpaved (mainly corral rock) runways throughout the islands, Gizo, Shege, Fera (Ysabel) Auki, Kirakira, and Lata can handle smaller aircrafts such as Dash 8’s. Most of the runways are still operational after heavy rain as the coral rock provides a solid landing base.

3.2.1.1. Overview


Civil Aviation Authority Name: George Satu Title: Principal Flight Standars Officer Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36563 Fax: +677 36220


The regulatory body for aviation in the Solomon Islands

3.2.1.2. Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

In this country, the following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before preposition of foreign registered aircraft: Details of the registration of the plane, operators information and the pilots details must be provided to the Civil Aviation

Authority. An approval number will then be provided that needs to be included on the flight plan details.


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3.2.2. Main Airport


Ministry of Communication and Aviation


Tel: +677 36109 Fax: +677 36108


Has the following departments that facilitate the mangement of all airports in the solomon Islands



Airport Management Services

Airport Security Services



Name: Alfred Pita Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36363 Fax: +667 36108


Name: Philiph Kaisu Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36439 Fax: +677 36108

Airport Mangement Services

Name: Nichlas Lele Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36720 Fax: +677 36108

Airport Security Services Name: Alson Navo Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36442 Fax: +677 36108

3.2.2.1. General Overview

Honiara Airport is serviced by Solomon Airlines, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Our Airline, Pacific Blue Airlines, Virgin Blue and Air Niugini. The largest airline it can accomodate is a B767. It has cargo handling and customs facilities on site. The airport collects a tax of $100 SBD per passenger as well as an upper air space charge that is administered by Air Services Australia. There are very few other charges that are collected by the airport.

Location Details

Country Solomon Islands Latitude 09° 25' 40.80"

Province / District Honiara Longitude 160° 03' 17.24" E

Town or City (closest) Honiara Elevation 9 metres

Airfield Name Honiara International airport Yes No

IATA & ICAO codes HIR & AGGH Open from/to (hours) 00:00 TO 00:00

3.2.2.2. Performance

Performance Year(s) and figures

Total aircraft movements 10884 – (2009)

Total passengers Domestic – 56522 (2009) International – 49945 Total – 106 467

Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) NA

3.2.2.3. Cargo Capacity

Capacity Cargo Year(s) and figures

Total aircraft movements 950 (2009)

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) Not available

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) 700mt+

Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) NA

3.2.2.4. Airfield Details

Airfield Details

Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes

Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 Yes






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Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refueling Yes

Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes

Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes

Pax transport to airfield No Crash Crew No

Control Tower Yes Aircraft Support Services Yes

Weather Facilities Yes Latrine Servicing Yes

Catering Services Yes Fire Fighting Yes

Base Operating Room Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Category: 6

Airport Radar No Fire Fighting Equipment Yes

NDB Yes De-icing Equipment Yes

VOR Yes IFR Procedures Yes

ILS No Runway Lights Yes

Approach Lights Yes Parking Ramp Lighting Yes

3.2.2.5. Runway

Runway #1

Published Length (m) 2200

Usable Length (m) 2200

Width (m) 45

Orientation 06 24 (613 891.9mE 8,956874mN)

Surface Ashphalt

3.2.2.6. Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad

Present Yes

Largest helicopter that can land Any size

Width and Length (metres) 50 x 50 metres

Surface Ashphalt

3.2.2.7. Airport Operating Details

Airport Operating Details

Max size aircraft that can be offloaded on bulk cargo B767 or A330

Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet B767 or A330

Total Parking Area m² 20000

Storage Capacity m² 290

Cargo Handling Equipment Yes If yes, specify below

- Elevators / Hi-loaders Yes Max. Capacity: mt Can reach the upper deck of B747?

Yes

- Loading Ramps Yes

3.2.2.8. Costs – Navigation Charges

Navigational charges are not currently collected at Solomon Island Airports.

Navigation Charges (US$)

Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) Navigation (per journey) Over-Flight

0 3,500 NA NA

3,501 10,000 NA NA

10,001 20,000 NA NA

20,001 50,000 NA NA

50,001 100,000 NA NA

100,001 200,000 NA NA

200,001 and over NA NA


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3.2.2.9. Costs – Airfield Charges

Airfield charges are not currently collected at Solomon Island Airports.

Airfield Charges (US$)

Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) Landing Night Landing Night Take-off Parking

0 1,500 C 172 NA NA NA NA

1,501 2,500 C 205 NA NA NA NA

2,501 5,000 C 208 NA NA NA NA

5,001 10,000 DC-3 NA NA NA NA

10,001 20,000 Dash-7 NA NA NA NA

20,001 40,000 Dash-8 NA NA NA NA

40,001 80,000 An-12 NA NA NA NA

80,001 120,000 B757 NA NA NA NA

120,001 180,000 B767 NA NA NA NA

180,001 300,000 IL-76 NA NA NA NA

300,001 and over An-124 NA NA NA NA

Note #1: Night landing hours are between XX – XX hours - NA

Note #2: Parking charges are for each X hours or part thereof - NA

Note #3: All of these charges are administered by XXX and are the same for all airports in XXX -NA

3.2.2.10. Costs – Airfield Handling Charges

Aircraft handling charges include aircraft marshalling, coordination of CIQ Clearance (Customs, Immigration and Quarantine), facilitating landing permits, monitoring of ATC (airport traffic control) slots, baggage handling, aircraft loading/unloading, passenger handling, coordination with fuel supplier, start up, signals and weather/NOTAM.

Aircraft Handling Schedule

Aircraft Weight – MTOW kgs Charges (US$)

0 1,500 C 172 350

1,501 2,500 C 205 350

2,501 5,000 C 208 350

5,001 10,000 DC-3 400

10,001 20,000 Dash-7 450

20,001 40,000 Dash-8 550

40,001 80,000 An-12 650

80,001 120,000 B757 850

120,001 180,000 B767 950

180,001 300,000 IL-76 1050

300,001 and over An-124 1500

3.2.2.11. Costs – Aircraft Servicing Charges

Aircraft Servicing Charges

Service Ad-Hoc / US$

Chocks Per operation 10

Stairs Per unit per hour 80

GPU Per hour NA

ASU Per hour NA

Loader Per hour 200

Toilet Service Per aircraft 80

Pushback Per operation NA

Trailer/dolly Per operation 50


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3.2.2.12. Costs – Cargo Terminal Charges

Cargo Terminal Charges

Import Rate SBD$ / kg

Handling Charge per kg .70

Break Bulk Fee NA

Diplomatic Mail NA

Strong Room – per consignment NA

Cold Storage Fee NA

Delivery outside normal working hours NA

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt No charge

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours 3 days free

Export Rate US$ / kg

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo Only applied to Import cargoes @ .70c per kg

International Air Way Bill $120.00 per AWB

Local Air Way Bill NA

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation Nil Charges

Air Way Bill Documentation $120.00

Diplomatic Mail $500.00 Minimum Charge plus other fees

Storage charges per kg per day

0-50kg -$25.00 51-100kg - $50.00 101-150kg -$75.00 More than 50kg - 100.00

3.2.2.13. Costs – Air-bridge Charges

There are no charges for the use of air bridges.

3.2.2.14. Costs – Fuel Services Charges

There are no charges for fuel services.

3.2.2.15. Security

The security at the Honiara Airport is of international standards and includes scanning of hand luggage and personel.

Security

Good Marginal Bad

3.2.2.16. Storage Facilities

Solomon Airlines' cargo terminal is located adjacent to the international passenger terminal at Honiara International Airport. It has a cargo handling area of approximately 390m². It has bonded warehouse of 65 m² There is no large areas of covered storage available at the Honiara airport. During disaster responses that involves the receipt of international relief cargo in large quantities, agencies would have to collect their cargo as soon as it was cleared if they needed it to be stored undercover.

3.2.2.17. Ground Handling Companies

Aircraft Handling Cargo Handling Passenger Handling

Solomon Island Terminal Services Solomon Islands Airlines Solomon Islands Airlines

3.2.3. National Airports & Airfields

There are 33 smaller unpaved airports/airfields in the Solomon Islands, some of which are not fully operational. Many of these runways are still operational after heavy rain as the corral rock provides a solid landing base. The airports of Gizo, Munda, Seghe, Kirakira, Santa Cruz and Auki are able to accomodate Dash 8’s. The remaining airports if operational are able to receive Twin Otters. There is no night flying equipment and no refueling services at the regional airports.


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Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international (usually charter) flights, including C130’s. The total flight movement in 2009 was 2002 flights.

Location Details

Country Solomon Islands Latitude 08° 19' 40" S

Province / District Western Province Longitude 157° 15' 47" E

Town or City (closest) Munda Elevation (ft) 10

Airfield Name Munda Surface Ashphalt

IATA & ICAO codes MUN & AGGM Condition good

Runway Length (m) 1400 Runway Width (m) 30

Orientation 0725 Lighting No

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3.3. Road Assessment

3.3.1. Roads Overview

There are relatively few roads in the Solomon Islands. There are paved roads in and around Honiara and other major towns but most roads are coral, gravel or dirt. Roads are poorly lit at night and have significant potholes. Most outlying islands have few or no roads, with a transportation infrastructure consisting of walking trails or the use of outboard motor canoes. The majority of freight is moved around the country via boat, rather than road. Solomon Islands have 1183km of roads and 185 bridges extending over 30 islands. Approximately 90% of the roads are located in Guadalcanal and Malaita.

Ministry in Charge Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Ministry of Infrastructure and Development

Name: Moses Virivomo Title: Under Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21201 Fax: +677 28705


To build and maintain infrastructure including roads, bridges and wharfs

To maintain transport connectivity in the Solomon Islands

3.3.2. Road Construction / Maintenance

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development is responsible for the maintenance and construction of roads. Road maintenance is outsourced to private contractors but is managed by the Department of Infrastructure and Development. They are currently involved in maintenance work around Honiara. The Solomon Island Road Improvement Project (SIRUP), has been initiated to maintain and rehabiliate roads and bridges. The current projects are funded by AusAID, NZAID, Asian Development Bank, and the SIG. They are currently involved in rehabilitating and repairing roads on Guadalcanal and Kirakira with the work being done by a mixture of labor based contractors and heavy equipment contractors.


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AusAID is also running a program to repair roads on Malaita. The maintenance and construction of roads and road infrastructure is challenging due to heavy rainfall and steep terrain. Additionally the aquisition of land for new roads or materials for road building is difficult due to land ownership issues.

Entity(s) in Charge Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Ministry of Infrastructure and Development

Name: Moses Virivomo Title: Under Secretary Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21201 Fax: +677 28705


To build and maintain infrastructure including roads, bridges and wharfs

To maintain transport connectivity in the Solomon Islands

3.3.3. Road Classification

Classification Road Description

Class: Main Bitumen Seal

Class: Local Distributor Bitumen Seal

Class: Local Connector Gravel

Class: Local Access Gravel

Class: Minor Access Gravel

Class: Feeder Road Earth

Class: Rural Access Earth

3.3.4. Road Inventory

Guadalcanal Road Network

Classification Administering Agency Network Length - Guadacanal(km)

Main Min of Infrastructure & Development 144.37

Local Distributor Min of Infrastructure & Development 19.48

Local Connector Min of Infrastructure & Development 43.86

Local Access Min of Infrastructure & Development 38.09

Minor Access Min of Infrastructure & Development 39.52

Feeder Min of Infrastructure & Development 228.3

Rural Access Min of Infrastructure & Development 122.04

Total 635.66

Malaita Road Network

Classification Administering Agency Network Length - (km)

Main Min of Infrastructure & Development 188.94

Local Distributor Min of Infrastructure & Development 9.16

Local Connector Min of Infrastructure & Development 1.61

Local Access Min of Infrastructure & Development 0

Minor Access Min of Infrastructure & Development 0

Feeder Min of Infrastructure & Development 97.87

Rural Access Min of Infrastructure & Development 103.55

Total 401.13

3.3.5. Distance Matrix

As discussed there will have to be one matrix for Malaita Island and one for Guadalcanal Island.

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) – Guadalcanal Island

Honiara Lambi Barandi

Honiara 68 44

Lambi 68 112

Barandi 44 112


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Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) – Malaita Island

Auki Fouia Hauhui Dala Atori

Auki 112 76 9 50

Fouia 112 188 103 144

Hauhui 76 188 85 126

Dala 9 103 85 41

Atori 50 144 126 41

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours)- Guadalcanal Island

Honiara Lambi Barandi

Honiara 2.20 1

Lambi 2.20

Barandi 1

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours)– Malaita Island

Auki Fouia Hauhui Dala Atori

Auki 5 Motorcycle only

15min 2.15

Fouia 5 NA 4.40 7

Hauhui Motorcycle only

NA NA NA

Dala 15min 4.40 NA 2

Atori 2.15 7 NA 2

3.3.6. Road Security

Road security is generally good, though there are sometimes incidents of rocks being thrown at passing vehicles.

Security

Good Marginal Bad

3.3.7. Weighbridges

There are no weighbridges in operation in the Solomon Islands.

Entity(s) in Charge Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Name: Title: Email: Web:

Tel: Fax:


3.3.8. Axle Load Limits

There are no axle load limits in the Solomon Islands

Axle load limits LCA Country Transit Country Transit Country

Truck with 2 axles

Truck with 3 axles

Truck with 4 axles

Semi-trailer with 3 axles




Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles





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Note: Load in kg / you may adapt Axle load limits Description to the country

3.3.9. Bridges

The bridges are a mixture of timber, concrete slab, steel girder and bailey (single lane). A number of bridges in the Solomon Islands have piles that are close together which in high water have led to debris collecting between piles. This has then blocked sections of the river causing the water to divert and wash away the bridge approaches. SIRUP is currently involved in building an number of new bridges with climate change adaptations to withstand 100 year flood events.

3.3.10. International Corridors Leading to the Country

This is not applicable for the Solomon Islands

3.3.11. Main domestic road corridors

Due to the limited number of roads in the Solomon Islands, this is not applicable. (Please use this field for an overview of the main domestic corridors, while the below section (3.3.11.1 – 7 ) should be used for a detailed description of each corridor.)

3.3.11.1. From/To (names)

Introduction General information

Total distance (km or miles)

Total travel time

Road classification

Security (Good, marginal, bad)

Main towns/hubs (Add details below)

3.3.11.2. Road functional class

Highway Primary Secondary Tertiary Local/urban Trail

3.3.11.3. Surface

Paved (asphalt or concrete) Gravl or murram Dirt or sand Are road conditions the same on the entire distance? If not, specify in comments fields.

3.3.11.4. Road condition

Compacted – rough (<40kph) Compacted – smooth (>40 kph) Uncompacted – rough (<40 kph) Uncompacted – rough ( >40 kph) Snow Ice Mud Seasonal variations


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3.3.11.5. Open for what traffic (check all that apply)

Heavy trucks (15 – 23 tonnes) (6x6 or 6x 4) with trailer

Heavy trucks (15 – 23 tonnes) (6x6 or 6x 4) without trailer

Light trucks (8 – 12 tonnes) (6x6) with trailer

Light trucks (8 – 12 tonnes) (6x6) without trailer

Light trucks (3 – 8 tonnes) (4x4)

Tractors (< 40 tonnes)

Light vehicles passengers

Light vehicles pick-up

Motorbike

Non-motorised traffic

Seasonal variations

3.3.11.6. Obstacles and bridges

Mines/UXO NA Road block NA Check point - official Check point – unofficial Debris/wreckage Downed electrical lines Avalanche/snow Landslide/Mudslide Ice NA Flooded Wet crossing Road damage Bridge Culvert Traffic restriction Other – pls specify

3.3.11.7. Towns/hubs

(Please replicate this section as many times as possible)

3.3.11.7.1 Name of town/hub

3.3.11.7.2 Standard contact field

3.3.11.7.3 Location (distance from end points)

3.3.11.7.4 Connection with other means of transport (rail/waterways/air)

3.3.11.7.5 Storage capacity

3.3.11.7.6 Other comments



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3.4. Railway Assessment

3.4.1. General overview

There is no rail system in the Solomon Islands

3.4.2. Ministry in charge (standard contact field)

3.4.3. Construction and maintenance

3.4.3.1. General Overview 3.4.3.2. Standard Contact Field 3.4.3.3. Other Comments

3.4.4. Travel time matrix

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours / Days)

Capital

Capital

3.4.5. Railway companies and consortiums

3.4.5.1. Standard Contact Field

3.4.5.2. Capacities

Operates on (lines)

Max train length and/or pulling capacity

Locomotives (electric/diesel/steam)

Freight Wagons (covered) / size

Freight Wagons (flat bed) / size

Freight Wagons (high-sided)/size

Freight Wagons (drop-side)/size

3.4.5.3. Other Comments

3.4.6. Main domestic railway lines


3.4.6.1.1. General Overview 3.4.6.1.2. Standard Information

Track gauge

Ruling gradient

Total track distance (single and/or double)

Type of rail (weight and if welded or not)

Type of sleeper and fastenings

Total track travel time

Maintenance (Good, marginal, bad)


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Companies-consortiums operating on line

Traffic frequency (monthly/weekly/daily)


Main stations (Add details below)

3.4.6.1.3. Stations / dry ports

3.4.6.1.3.1. Name of station 3.4.6.1.3.2. Standard contact field 3.4.6.1.3.3. Location (distance from end stations on line) 3.4.6.1.3.4. Connection with other means of transport (road/waterways/air) 3.4.6.1.3.5. Storage capacity 3.4.6.1.3.6. Handling equipment 3.4.6.1.3.7. Handling capacity (in MT/hour and/or TEU/hour) 3.4.6.1.3.8. Other comments

3.4.7. Main international railway lines

(Please replicate this section as many times as necessary)

3.4.7.1. From/To 3.4.7.1.1. General overview

3.4.7.1.2. Standard information

Track gauge

Ruling gradient

Total track distance (single and/or double)

Type of rail (weight and if welded or not)

Type of sleeper and fastenings

Total track travel time

Maintenance (Good, marginal, bad)

Companies-consortiums operating on line

Traffic frequency (monthly/weekly/daily)


Main stations (Add details below)

3.4.7.2. Stations/dry ports (name)

3.4.7.2.1. Standard contact field

3.4.7.2.2. Location (distance from end stations on line)

3.4.7.2.3. Connection with other means of transport (road/waterways/air)

3.4.7.2.4. Storage capacity

3.4.7.2.5. Handling equipment

3.4.7.2.6. Handling capacity (in MT/hour and/or TEU/hour)

3.4.7.2.7. Other comments

3.4.8. Other comments



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3.5. Waterways Assessment

3.5.1. Waterways Overview

There are no significant waterways that are used for the transport of cargo in the Solomon Islands.

3.5.2. Ministry in charge (standard contact field)

3.5.3. Water transport companies

3.5.4. Standard contact field

3.5.5. Operates on (name of waterway/lake)

3.5.6. Does the company abide by international security standards?

3.5.7. Passenger transport capacity

Number of pax Number of vessels

<20 pax

< 50 pax

< 100 pax

> 100 pax

3.5.8. Cargo transport capacity

Type of vessel Number Tonnage / volume carrying capacity

Boat

Barge

Tug

Other (specify)

3.5.9. Storage capacity

3.5.10. Main inland waterways

3.5.10.1. Travel time matrix

Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports (hours / days)

Main port

Main port



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3.5.10.3. General overview

3.5.10.4. Standard information

Total distance (km)

Width (broadest – narrowest)

River flow (m3/second)

Seasonal affect

Total travel time

Maximum weight and size of vessels

Regular traffic (passenger/cargo)

If yes, with what company (ies)

Security (Marginal/good/bad)

Main ports (add details below)

3.5.10.5. Port name

3.5.10.5.1. Standard contact field 3.5.10.5.2. Location (distance from end ports on waterway) 3.5.10.5.3. Connection with other means of transport (road/railways/air) 3.5.10.5.4. Storage capacity 3.5.10.5.5. Other comments

3.5.11. Main international waterways

3.5.11.1. From/To (names) 3.5.11.2. General overview 3.5.11.3. Standard information

Total distance (km)

Width (broadest – narrowest)

River flow (m3/second)

Total travel time

Seasonal affects

Maximum weight and size of vessels

Regular traffic (passenger/cargo)

If yes, with what company (ies)

Security (Marginal/good/bad)

Main ports (add details below)

Border crossings/customs (name of location)

3.5.11.4. Port name

3.5.11.4.1. Standard contact field 3.5.11.4.2. Location (distance from end ports on waterway) 3.5.11.4.3. Connection with other means of transport (road/railways/air) 3.5.11.4.4. Storage capacity 3.5.11.4.5. Customs clearance available (y/n/na) 3.5.11.4.6. Other comments

3.5.12. Other comments



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3.6. Storage Assessment 2

3.6.1. Storage Overview

There is a number of businesses in Honiara that have space available for rent. The availability of space in the provinces is very much dependent on the location. Smaller towns may have space available for storage of relief goods in such as disused private buildings (e.g shops) schools, churches and other public buildings. Containers are a popular form of storage in the Solomon Islands, with several NGO’s using them to store contingency stocks in Honiara and the provinces.

3.6.2. Commercial Storage

There are a large number of shipping containers available for rental for storage from private organisations. These can be loaded on a barge and taken to locations outside of Honiara. There needs to be the equipment to unload the containers at the other receiving end. This may require sending the loading equipment on the barge.

Location Owner Available for

Rent Capacity

mt / m² / m³ Type

3 Access

4 Condition

5

Honiara (Ranandi)

Silent World Yes No 500 m³ concrete flat Appears intact

Honiara (Ranandi)

Silent World Yes No 20 x 20 ft containers flat Appears intact

Honiara (Ranandi)

Pacific Air Sea Yes No 100 m² concrete flat Appears intact

Honiara (Ranandi)

Pacific Air Sea Yes No 65 m² concrete flat Appears intact

Honiara (Ranandi)

Toll Yes No 500 m² concrete flat Appears intact

3.6.3. Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations

Most NGO’s utilise 20ft container for storage of relief items. Some have prepositioned stock in the provinces in these conta iners. Due to the limited capacity of these containers there is not a lot of opportunity for sharing with other organisations.

Location Organisation Sharing

possibility Capacity

mt / m² / m³ Type Access Condition

Honiara SIRC Yes No 3 x 20ft Containers (3x 20ft)

Flat Appears intact

Honiara (NDMO)

World Vision Yes No 1 x 20ft container Flat Appears Intact

Makira World Vision Yes No 1 x 20ft container Flat Appears Intact

Weather Coast

World Vision Yes No 1 x 20ft container Flat Appears Intact

Honiara Oxfam Yes No 5 x 20ft containers Flat Appears Intact

Honiara NDMO Yes No 150 m² Building Flat (small door)

Appears Intact

Honiara ADRA Yes No 320 m² Building Flat Appears Intact

3.6.4. Public Sector Storage

Location Ministry / Agency

Use Possibility

Capacity mt / m² / m³

Type Access Condition

Honiara Apt Solomon Airlines

Yes No 290 m² Concrete Flat Appears Intact

Honiara Port Port Authority Yes No 140 m² Concrete Flat Appears Intact

Honiara Port Port Authority Yes No 140 m² Concrete Flat Appears Intact

3.6.5.

2 For Labour Costs, Pesticides and Fumigants, see Chapter 4 Logistics Services

3 Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

4 Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

5 Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair


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Cold Chain There is no cold chain in the Solomon Islands but you can get reefers from the port if needed. Silent World also has a small amount of fridge and freezer space available for rent.

Location Organisation

/ Owner Type

6

Cooling / Power

7

Quantiy Total Capacity

m³ Condition

Honiara (Ranandi)

Silent World Freezer Compression 1 15 Appears Intact

Honiara (Ranandi)

Silent World Fridge Compression 1 5 Appears Intact


6 Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,

7 Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified


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3.7. Milling Assessment

3.7.1. Milling Overview

Global Vision is the only company in the Solomon Islands that has milling equipment. It is not available for use by other organisations. This company is the only importer of grain which they then mill to supply to local businesses in the Solomon Islands. Ministry of Agriculture through the Solomon Islands Government can also supply portable milling facilities but this is for small scale milling programmes which can only be offered to local rice farmers.

3.7.2. Miller Company – Global Vision

3.7.2.1. Description


Global Vision Name: Matthew Tsang Title: General Manager Email:[email protected]

Tel: +677 30146 Fax: +677 30147


Sole importer of grain into the country

Mill and sell to businesses in the Solomon Islands

Facilities

Parking area inside compound m²

Drainage Good Fair Poor Non-existent

Fire Fighting Equipment Yes No

Number of Ventilators Screened

Electricity Load (KVA) ? KVA

Backup Generator Yes No ? KVA

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery Year of Mfg Year of Installation Condition

Maintenance

Duration (hours / week) ? Type of maintenance

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment Yes/No Number Owned Comments

Fortification Feeder

Bag Cleaning Plant

Moisture Tester

De-stoning Plant

Metal Extractor

Staffing

Number of full time skilled workers

Number of full time labourers

Weighbridge


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Number Capacity (mt) Length (m) Type

Within Compound

Within Compound

Building

Length (m) Width (m) Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

Building – Maize Mill

Walls

Roof

Floor

Conditions & Cleanliness

Outside Inside

Cracks in walls or roof

Signs of rodent activity

Signs of birds entry

Damaged gutters/drains

Signs of moisture

Adjacent Vegetation

Cleanliness

Pest Control

Fumigation Done? - Every ? weeks, contract?

Spraying Done? - Every ? weeks, contract?

Rodenticides Done? - Every ? weeks, contract?

Rodent Trapping Done? - Every ? weeks, contract?

Security

Security Good Bad

Compound Fenced Not Fenced

Access

Distance from main town km

Travel time if not located in town hrs

Road condition to Mill

Road limitation (if any) Width (m) Max. Tonnage

Rail connections No

On the railway from to

Milling Capacity (Mt)

Commodities Daily Capacity (mt) Monthly Activity (mt)

Wheat

Maize

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tonnes Wheat – Covered (mt) Flour – Covered (mt)

Within the Compound

Outside the Compound


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Capacity to Blend

Loading & Discharge Rates

Transport Capacity at Mill

Additional Notes

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4. Logistics Services

4.1 Fuel

4.1.1. Fuel Overview

Fuel is imported into the Solomon Islands by two companies – South Pacific Oil and Markworth Oil Ltd. There are fuel deliveries approximately every three months. The ships can offload fuel in Honiara and Noro Port throught the use of submarine pipes.

Fuel Authority & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Petroleum Deptartment Lengakiki, Honiara

Name: Rinaldo Wale Title: Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21525 Fax: +677 25811


This department sits within the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification.

It regulates the storage and transport of fuel within the Solomon Islands.

4.1.2. Fuel Supply & Storage

There are two depots in Honiara that are operated by agents of the two fuel importers. Fuel is transported to the islands via boat in 200 litre drums. There are trucks on Quadalcanal that can transport fuel to areas that are accessible by road but most of the movement of fuel is done in drums on boats. Fuel can be bought by the drum. The fuel is then often decanted into smaller containers (as small as one litre) and sold onto consumers.

4.1.3. Fuel Marketing & Local Distribution

The two companies that import fuel are South Pacific Oil and Markworth Oil. Melanesian Oil Co purchases fuel from South Pacific Oil and distributes it in the Western Province.

Major Distributor & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

South Pacific Oil

Name: Walter Roto Title:Assitent Special Duties Email: [email protected] Web: NA

Tel: +677 21838 Fax: NA


Main importer of petrol

Supply airport wtih AVGAS and JET A-1 Fuel


Markworth Oil Ltd

Name: Kirsten Markwarth Title: Manager Finance Controller Email:[email protected] Web: NA

Tel: +677 22374 Fax: +677 21708


Main importer of Diesel


Melanesian Oil Company

Name: Carson Koraua Title: General Manager Email:[email protected] Web: NA

Tel: + 677 218383 Fax: +677 25225


Purchases fuel from South Pacific Oil and distributes it in the Western Province.

4.1.4. Fuel Pricing

The pricing of fuel is regulated by the Price Control Unit, that sits within the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. There are shipments of fuel approximately every three months. When a shipment arrives the Price Control Unit assesses the current situation and sets the price that fuel will be sold by Markworth and South Pacific Oil to its distributers.



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Fuel Prices as of: <Date> (local currency and US$)

Petrol (per litre) 11 SBD

Diesel (per litre) 12 SBD

Paraffin (per litre) 11 SBD

The price of fuel is often significantly increase once it has been purchased, transported and sold on to the public. For instance fuel on outer islands can be over 20 SBD a litre.

4.1.5. Fuel Supply

It is unusual for there to be interuptions in supply, though if there is a delay in a ships arrival into the Solomon Islands then there can be some issues. There have been instances where the fuel importing companies have rationed fuel when supply has gotten low. This is particularly important for the supply to the SIEA (Solomon Island Electrical Authority) as the majority of electricity is generated by diesel generators. There has not been an instance where fuel has completely run out.

Demand

Local Supply

Does local supply (domestic refinery production and imports combined) meet the needs of the Solomon Islands especially for aviation and ground fuels?

Yes

More detailed narrative NA

4.1.6. Seasonal Variations

Seasonal Variations

Indicate significant seasonal variations and how this is managed.

No there are not significant seasonal variations.

Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? Yes

Is there a rationing system? No

Is fuel to lower income/vulnerable groups subsidized? No

Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? Yes

Comments: There is no rationing system but if fuel levels get low the fuel companies may choose to ration and prioritise fuel sales to ensure that agencies such as SIEA have fuel to generate power.

Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to contract directly a reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs?

Yes

UN International Organisations NGO’s

4.1.7. Fuel Transportation

Transportation

How is internal transportation of fuel products carried out?

Fuel is transported to the islands via boat in 200 litre drums.

There are trucks on Quadalcanal that can transport fuel to areas that are accessible by road but most of the movement of fuel is done in drums on boats.

Is the transportation infrastructure and fleet sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased demand from the humanitarian community?

Yes No

There is no shortage of barrels and pumps in the country to transport fuel via boat.

4.1.8. Standards, Quality & Testing

Industry Control Measures

Tanks with adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel Yes

Filters in the system, monitors where fuel is loaded into aircraft Yes

Adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks Yes

Presence of suitable fire fighting equipment Yes

Standards Authority

Is there a national or regional standards authority? Yes


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If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? Adequate

Testing Laboratories

Are there national testing laboratories? No

Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory – <Name>

Name Fuel must be sent to Australia for testing

Address

Telephone Fax

Contact

Standards Used

Australian Standards



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4.2. Transporters

4.2.1. Transport Market Overview (trucking)

Most transport in the Solomon Islands is done via boat. The majority of the roads in the Solomon Islands are located in Guadacanal and Malaita. Honiara has several trucking companies that have limited assets but most transport would be done by single truck owners rather than larger companies. See annex for list of shipping companies.

4.2.2. Transporters

Red Devil Transport

Address Honiara

Contact Person Business Robert Chow Cell +677 7495128

Contact Person Operations As above Cell As above

Telephone +677 24038 Fax +677 20602


Fleet

Vehicle Types Number Capacity per vehicle

type Total Capacity (No x capacity)

Condition

Semi-Cart Trailer 1 30mt 30mt Good

lowbed 1 15mt 15mt Good

Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 45mt

Also have dump trucks, graders, rollers and two side lifters for loading containers ( one 20 and one 40 footer)

Fletcher Kwaimani

Address Honiara

Contact Person Business Bennie Fafale Cell +677 750 7288

Contact Person Operations As above Cell As above

Telephone +677 30544 Fax +677 30482


Fleet



Condition

Trucks 1 7 tonne 7 Good

Truck 1 4 tonne 4 Good

Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 11

Also have 2 crains and 2 front end loaders crane.

Lee Kwok Kuen

Address Honiara

Contact Person Business Jason Lee Cell +677 7494599

Contact Person Operations Kenny Leung Cell +677 7469696

Telephone +677 30099 Fax +677 38732


Fleet



Condition



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Total Fleet Capacity (MT)

4.3. Vehicle Rental

There are a number of car rental organisations in the Solomon Islands but most only service Guadalcanal. If you require a car in other parts of the Solomon Islands it is possible to rent taxis with drivers when you arrive or make arrangements with vehicle owners to rent private vehicles.

Rental Car Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Budget Kukum Highway, Honiara

Name: Bernie Morrissey Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 39082 Fax: +677 39083

Summary of Services

Car, 4WD, van and bus (15 and 26 seater) rental. They only offer car hire on Guadalcanal


Zome Honiara

Name: Mamu Paza Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 26902 Fax: +677 26903

Summary of Services

Car and 4WD rental


Supreme Car Rental Pacific Casino Hotel Honiara

Name:Marvin Aglubat Title:Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 25009 Fax: +677 25021

Summary of Services

Car and 4WD rental

4.4. Taxi Companies

Taxis are plentiful in Gizo, Auki and Honiara but are less available elsewhere. The standard rate for taxis in Honiara is approximately $10 SBD per kilometre but for longer trips a rate can be negotiated before commencing the journey. You are also able to hire taxis by the hour at a rate of $60 to $80 SBD.

Taxi Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Zome Taxi Service Honiara

Name: Mamu Paza Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 26902 Fax: +677 26903

Summary of Services

Taxi hire – short term and longer term (per day) hire.


Kings Taxi Service Honiara

Name: Jimmy Gavoa Title: Managing Director

Tel: +677 27888/ 7479128 (caretaker manager)

Summary of Services



Professional Taxi Services Honiara

Name: Michael Dicky Title: Managing Director

Tel:+677 747 622

Summary of Services


Tel:+677


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4.5. Freight Forwarding Agents

There are a number of companies that do freight forwarding, most of which also have warehousing and do customs clearance.


Pacific Air Cargo

Name: Chris Conroy Title: Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au

Tel: +677 38222 Fax: +677 38223

Summary of Services

Customs clearance, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse, warehousing, import and export of air and sea freight.



Tel: +677 24500 Fax: +677 24508

Summary of Services

Customs Clearance, third party logistics, freight forwarding and bonded warehouse.


DHL Name: J Porras Title:Manager Email:[email protected]

Tel:+677 22393 Fax: +677 21027

Summary of Services

Freight forwarding, international document service and international air cargo.

4.6. Handling Equipment

There are a number of companies with handling equipment in the Solomon Islands. These businesses are concentrated in Honiara.


Hastings Deerings

Name: Judy Maisa Title: Operations Manager Email:[email protected] Web: www.hastingsdeering.com.au

Tel: +677 30274 Fax: +677 30692

Equipment Description

Small Crane , 1 fork lift, 1 3-tonne truck



Tel: +677 24500 Fax: +677 24508


Forklift, truck (3 ton, 4 ton, 8 ton), crane truck, side lifter.


Solomon Plant and Equipment Hire Name: Kenny Leung Title: Manager Email [email protected]

Tel: +677 30099 Fax: +677 38732


Hire of 5 and 50 tonne cranes, forklifts



Tel:+677

http://www.hastingsdeering.com.au/


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4.7. Electricity & Power

Electricity: 240V, AC 50Hz

Reliable and low cost power generation in Solomon Islands is a major challenge, especially given the heavy reliance on diesel plants for power generation. Blackouts are quite common and while many businesses and Government offices rely on standby generators, many small businesses, homes and most micro-enterprises are unable to afford this option. Most households in Solomon Islands do not have access to electricity.

Main Producer / Distributor Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA)

Name: Martin B. Sam Title: Chief Engineer Email: [email protected] Web: www.siea.com.sb

Tel: +677 30533 Fax: +677 39472

Overview

Involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity through the Solomon Islands. Located in the captial Honiara, SIEA has branches in Auki, Gizo, Noro/Munda, Buala, Tulagi, Malu'u, Kirakira and Lata.

4.7.1. Electricity Generation

All electricity in the Solomon Islands is currently generated through diesel generators. There are diesel generator stations in Honiara, Auki, Gizo, Noro/Munda, Buala, Tulagi, Malu'u, Kirakira and Lata. There are several small hydro operations in the country but they are currently not operating. There is a feasibility study underway for a hydro electrical project, 24km from Honiara. If this was to go ahead it is expected that the first phase would generate 14MW.

Production Unit Type 8 Installed Capacity (MW)

Current Production (MW)

Lungga/Honiara Diesel 25(MW) 13(MW)

Noro/Munda Diesel 2.4(MW) 500(KW)

Gizo Diesel 700(KW) 400(KW)

Tulagi Diesel 400(KW) 70(KW)

Buala Diesel 400 (KW) 70(KW)

Auki Diesel 700(KW) 400(KW)

Kirakira Diesel 200(KW) 20(KW)

Lata Diesel 200(KW) 40(KW)

Malu’u Diesel 100(KW) 20(KW)

Imported Electricity Details No

4.7.2. Supply

Only 20% of the population has access to power from the national grid. In places like Honiara and Gizo and other towns where there is power production, approximately 90% of the businesses and homes have power. Power supply does not extend more than a couple of kilometres outside of most towns, with the exception being Honiara which has power to approximately 10km either side of the city. Maintenance of generators is a challenge with many of them being overdue for overhauls, with parts having to be imported. Power is distributed on 33,000 watt, high voltage overhead lines then converted for distribution on 11,000 voltage lines. There is 14km of underground 11,000 voltage line between Noro and Munda.

Power Stability

Power grid / network coverage 90% of main towns (listed above) recieve power Only 20% of population has access to power There are 10,000 registered users

Is supply regular and constant throughout the country? No

Please describe Each day

On average, how often does power supply go out? Several times a day

On average, how long does the outage last? Up to several hours at a time

8 E.g. Hydroelectric power, Thermal power…

http://www.siea.com.sb/


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4.8. Manual Labour Costs

There are a number of trade unions in the Solomon islands, the largest of which is the Solomon Islands National Union of Workers. A shortage of skilled labour exists. Negotations between workers’s unions and employers are how salary increases are generally negotiated. Labour and employment legislation is overseen by the department of Commerce, Industry and Employment. This legislation governs minimum wages, sick and maternity pay, leave, redundancy, disputes and contracts of employment.

Type of labour Price in SBD$ per day as of November 2009

Daily general worker (unskilled casual worker) 5 an hour

Daily general worker (semi-skilled) 7 an hour

Skilled labour 10 an hour

4.9. Telecommunications

4.9.1. Overview

In the past all Telecommunications was provided by Solomon Telekom Limited (a joint venture). In 2009 the Government removed the monopoly that Solomon Telekom had on the market, which saw the entry of a second mobile provider in the Solomon Islands. Telekom are the only providers of landlines in the Solomon Islands. There are relatively few homes that have landlines and these are only around the major centres. There are approximately 9000 users within the country. Telekom and Bemobile both provide mobile phone coverage. Bemobile was permited to enter the market after the 1

st April 2010. It

was estimated at the end of 2009 there were approximately 53,000 mobile customers. Mobile coverage is available in Honiara and all provincial towns and in most rural areas. There are areas where it is difficult to get coverage but these are decreasing as mobile services are being rolled out into remoter areas. For mobile services you can get a plan (monthly bills) or prepaid simcards that can be topped up at agents all over the country.

Telephone Services

Is there an existing landline telephone network? Yes Approximately 9000 users

Does it allow international calls? Yes

On average, number and length of downtime periods 1-3 times a year, and it can be down for a week

Mobile phone providers (4) Telekom and Bemobile

GPRS providers Both Telekom and Bemobile

Estimated availability and coverage Honiara and all provincial towns, in some remoter areas coverage is not available.

Procedure to obtain subscription Sim cards can be purchased from most major towns with pre-paid and post paid available.

Internet Service Providers

Are there ISPs available? Yes

Name Telekom

Private or Government Private

Dial-up only (Y/N) No

Approximate Rates

Dial-up: 74c per minute

Broadband:

512/128Kbps @ 3960 per month, for 12,000 megabytes of traffic.

128/64Kbps @1406 per month

Max leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth 2048/896 Kbps

An installation fee of SB$1779 applies to all ADSL installations where a modem is provided and SB$1079 where the customer supplies the modem.


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4.9.2. ISP Providers

Currently there is only one ISP provider in the market – Our Telekom. In April of 2011 the market was deregulated and other ISP providers are expected to enter the market. Currently the cost of internet is high with slow internet speed and unreliable service. The current technology is an internet-based GSM service providing broadband services including television, internet and mobile telephones. In addition, a dial-up service is available where there are existing telephone connections. Provincial townships where Telekom has a business centre, with the exception of Lata, have been upgraded with reliable, high speed dial-up services. Other services include solar-powered mobile and fixed GSM phones. To increase internet availability in rural areas the People First Network (PFNet), funded by UNDP and other donors, has set up work stations in Honiara and throughout the provinces. These provide internet access to rural and remote areas of the country using simple computers, short wave radios and solar power. The European Union has also helped to fund the establishment of internet access via satellite dishes in a number of rural communities.


Our Telekom Telekom Haus, Mendana Avenue, PO Box 148, Honiara

Name:Martin Horika Title:Disaster Officer Email: [email protected] Web: www.telekom.com.sb

Tel: +677 21576 Fax: +677 23110

Summary of Services

Internet providers, mobile GSM, landline and telecommunications services

4.9.3. Telecommunications Regulations

In 2009 the Telecommunications Act was passed. This saw the creation of the Telecommunications Commission, that acts as the industry regulator. New providers (fixed or mobile) were permitted to enter the market after April 1

st 2011. The Telecommunications

Commission will decide what form telecommunicatons liberalisation will take in the Solomon Islands but it is hoped that this will result in lower prices and better services.

Regulations

Regulations on usage or import of: Yes / No Regulating Authority

Satellite Yes Telecommunications Comm

HF Radio Yes As above

UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile Yes As above

UHF/VHF repeaters Yes As above

GPS Yes As above

VSAT Yes As above

Individual Network Operator Licenses

Class licenses can be granted by the Telecommunications Commission for humanitarian agencies. The process would normally take 45 days but the application can be done in advance so a license can be granted more quickly in emergency situations.

Frequency Licenses

This would be included in the class license application.

4.9.4. Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems

Mobile phones are widely used for communication in the Solomon Islands. When deployed to the field, teams where possible will have a sat phone with them. A number of NGO’s, Government Ministries and the UN have access to sat phones for this purpose. The UN only has VHF radios for use in Honiara but in the provinces health clinics, churches, community members have VHF radio to transmit information for assessment purposes and relaying of information. Some local NGO’s have HF and VHF radios. The UN VHF Radio network will only activate if there is an emergency and is not a 24/7 network service. Solomon Island UN sub-office conduct monthly radio checks. The Inmarsat BGAN service does not work in the Solomon Islands. The UN Security Radio Communication System covers UNDSS, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UNCDF, IOM, UN WOMEN and Asia Development Bank.

Existing UN Telecommunication Systems

Organisations All UN

agencies

http://www.telekom.com.sb/


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VHF frequencies

1,2,3 4 - Channel 2 is for official use and for emergencies only

HF frequencies

Repeaters UN uses the Solomon Telekom communication infrastructure which includes the repeater for its VHF communication

VSAT No


4.10. Local Supplies Market

4.10.1. Main Food Suppliers

The staples of the Solomon Islands include root crops (taro, yams, sweet potatoe and cassava) and rice. Bread is also eaten but grain and flour are imported. Canned meat and fish are popular and fresh fish and other seafood is available. There is a wide variety of tropical fruits as well as vegetables available from local markets. There are a number of stores/companies that import and sell goods. Much of what is sold in the supermarkets/shops is imported. As indicated below most of these stores are able to supply the staples. As there is a reliance on imported goods, obviously any break in the supply chain can result in shortages of certain items. There have been times when certain items, such as rice have run out.

Company Address Contact Telephone

Maize/Rice

Abba Store China Town, Honiara Anthony Wong +677 22165

Auspac Ltd Point Cruz, Honiara Amon Baibuke +677 26008

Barack Store Honiara and Lunga Harriet Aitorea +677 23746

Punjas Ranadi, Honiara Irving Nigel +677 39166

Sol Rice Ranadi,Honiara Brian Hutchinson +677 22236

Wings Koale Rd, Honiara Bobo Chan +677 20109

Unimix/CSB





Beans





Sugar





Oil





RTE: Ready to Eat Meals


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There are none in country Previously they have been supplied by foreign military.

4.10.2. Other Than Food Suppliers

As with food items, much of the supplies listed below are imported into the Solomon Islands. During emergencies it is not uncommon for the main suppliers, most of whom are located in Honiara, to run out of relief items such as tarpolines and jerry cans.

Company Address Contact Telephone

Generators

Ysato Point Cruz ,Honiara Yosi Sato +677 21620

Island Enterprises Ranadi, Honiara Phil Bradford +677 30152

Pidgin Holdings Kokum Hwy, Honiara Henry Mahor +677 38567

Portable Accommodation, Tents & Tarpaulins

Island Enterprise Ranadi, Honiara Phil Bradford +677 30152

ITA Hardware and Supplies Opp Central Market, Honiara Diane Dattke +677 26867


Fuel: Jet A-1, Diesel, Petrol & Oil Supplies

South Pacific Oil Ltd Point Cruz, Honiara Walter Roto +677 21838

Markworth Ltd Point Cruz, Honiara Kirsten Markwarth +677 22374

Melanesian Energy (Gizo) Gizo Carson Koraua +677 21383

Water Equipment: Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Jerry Cans & Tanks

George Wu China Town, Honiara Dudley Wu +677 22236

Island Enterprises Ranadi, Ranadi Phil Bradford +677 30152

ITA Hardware Opp Central Market, Honiara Diane Dattke +677 26867

Szeba Enterprise Ranadi, Honiara Ken Szetu +677 30304

C & I Distributors Panatina Plaza, Honiara Adrien Stevenson +677 38176

Y.T.L Honiara David Leong +677 22546

Computers

E World Home Finance Building, Honiara GV Singh +677 25004

Daltron (also in Gizo) Point Cruz, Honiara Tony Koraua +677 25100

Datec Tongs Building, Honiara N Eroni +677 27009

4.11. Accommodation

There is a variety of accommodation available in Honiara and bigger centres such as Gizo. In smaller towns there are guesthouse rooms available for short and long term stays.

Hotel Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Mendana Hotel Honiara

Name: James Wini Title:Personal Manager Email:[email protected] Web: www.kitanomendana.com

Tel: +677 20071 Fax: +677 23942

Summary of Services

Restaurant, bar, internet access.


King Solomon Hotel Honiara

Name: Francis Lilo Title: Personal Manager Email: [email protected] Web: www.solomonislandresort.com

Tel: +677 21205 Fax:+677 21771

Summary of Services

Restaurant, bar, internet access

http://www.kitanomendana.com/

http://www.solomonislandresort.com/


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Gizo Hotel Gizo

Name: Rebecca Onia Title: Office Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 61099 Fax:+677 61037

Summary of Services

Restaurant, bar, internet access


Rekona Moamoa Lodge Name: Ivan Maike Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 60368 Fax:+677 60128

Summary of Services

Some have private bathrooms


Auki Motel Loboi Ave Auki

Name: Colin Ramo Title: Manager

Tel: +677 40014 Fax: +677 40059

Summary of Services

Restaurant




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5. Scenarios & Contingencies

The following sub-chapters attempt to map the potential scenarios as outlined in own or inter-agency contingency planning exercises, assess the impact and expected response.

5.1. Refugees and IDPs

Most Likely Location Potential

Case Load Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity

Ethnic Tension Guadalcanal/Malaita 10,000 Food, Shelter NDMO, NGO’s, UN

Food and shelter for approximately 1420 households

Worst Case Location Potential


Ethnic Tension Guadacanal/Malaita 30,000 Food, Watsan (if camp established), Shelter items

NGO’s, NDMO, UN

Food and shelter for approximately 4200 households.

Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario)

General May require procurement of additional relief items in country or from overseas – so will

need to establish a hub at Honiara Aiport to faciliate movement of relief goods through customs and exemption process.

Storage Adequate storage available in Guadalcanal and Malaita if commercial and public

storage is utilised.

Transport Sufficient boat and road transport on both Malaita and Guadalcanal.

Will be a need to coordinate the allocation of marine assets as all humanitarian actors will be accessing the same assets.

5.2. Food Security






General

Storage

Transport

5.3. Natural Disaster



Flooding Guadalcanal 10,000 Food, shelter and watsan NGO’s/NDMO

Food, Shelter, Watsan – 1400 households


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Cyclone All areas 10,000 Food, watsan, shelter and healthcare

NGO’s/NDMO Food for 1400 households



Tsunami 30,000 Shelter, water, food, healthcare and sanitation

NGO & INGO’s/NDMO, UN

Relief items for over 4000 households

Cyclone

Western coasts, or Nth Eastern Coasts

40,000 Shelter, water, food, healthcare and sanitation

NGO & INGO’s/NDMO, UN

Relief items for 5500 households.


General May require procurement of additional relief items in country or from overseas – so will

need to establish a hub at Honiara Aiport to faciliate movement of relief goods through customs and exemption process.

Storage This depends on the location of the event but storage may need to be sought through

churches, schools, in port areas, or through the transportation of containers to the affected areas

Transport

Will be a need to coordinate the allocation of marine assets as all humanitarian actors will be accessing the same assets

May not be access to wharfs so lightering techniques will need to be employed. This is particularly relevant for the western coast, where they have few wharfs. The propensity in these areas for bad weather may also hinder delivery of relief items.

5.4. Other (please specify)






General

Storage

Transport



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6. Annexes

6.1. Annex 1: List of Contacts

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DEALING WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT


National Disaster Management Office (Ministry of Environment,

Conservation, Climate Change, National Disaster Management & Meteorology).

Name: Loti Yates Title: Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 27937 Tel: 24 hour Emergency number: +677 27936 or 27955 Fax: +677 27060 / 24293

Geo Hazards Division

(Ministry of Mines & Energy).

Name: Alison Papabatu Title: Principal Seismologist Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 21522 Fax: +667 25811

National Weather Station

(Ministry of Environment, Conservation, Climate Change, National Disaster Management & Meteorology).

Name: David Hiriasi Title: Director Email: [email protected] Web: www.met.gov.sb

Tel: +677 23031 Fax: +677 23029

Police HQ

Ministry of Police, Correctional Services & National Security

Name: Nela Moses Title: Assistant Commissioner Operations Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 23800 / 23986 Fax: +677 20616

RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission

to the Solomon Islands)

Name: Graeme Wilson Title: Special Coordinator Email: [email protected] Web: www.ramsi.org

Tel: +677 36249 Fax:+677 36322



Name: John Patai Title: Acting Director Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 22563 Fax: +677 22566

MILITARY/CIVIL DEFENCE


Police HQ

Ministry of Police, Correctional Services & National Security

Name: Nela Moses Title: Assistant Commissioner Operations Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 23800 / 23986 Fax: +677 20616

RAMSI (Regional Assistance

Mission to the Solomon Islands)

Name: Graeme Wilson Title: Special Coordinator Email: [email protected] Web:www.ramsi.org

Tel: +677 36249 Fax:+677 36322



Name: John Patai Title: Acting Director Email:[email protected]

Tel: +677 22563 Fax: +677 22566

PORT AUTHORITY

Solomon Island Ports Authority Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Port Authority

Point Cruz, Honiara

Name: Leaonard Bava Title: Operations Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 22646 Fax: +677 23994

AVIATION/AIRPORT CONTACTS

Air Cargo Operators

Organisation Name Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Solomon Airlines

Mansley Usimanu Honiara Airport

Email: [email protected] Web: www.flysolomons.com

Tel: +677 36077 Fax: +677 36076

Air Operations Authorities



http://www.met.gov.sb/



http://www.ramsi.org/






http://www.flysolomons.com/


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Civil Aviation Authority Name: George Satu Title: Principal Flight Standars Officer Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 36563 Fax: +677 36220

Ministry of Communication and Aviation


Tel: +667 36109 Fax: +667 36108


Name: Alfred Pita Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +667 36363 Fax: +667 36108


Name: Philiph Kaisu Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +667 36439 Fax: +667 36108

Airport Mangement Services

Name: Nichlas Lele Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +667 36720 Fax: +667 36108

Airport Security Services Name: Alson Navo Title: Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +667 36442 Fax: +667 36108

SHIPPING CONTACTS


Silent World

Ranadi, Honiara

Name: Phil Andrew Title: Passenger Shipping Manager Email: [email protected]

Tel: +677 200956 Fax: +677 22089

Fairwest Shipping

Honiara (also Noro and Gizo)

Name:Caleb Qaga Title:Manager Email:[email protected]

Tel: +677 38399 Fax:+677 28916

Isabel Development Company Ltd

Honiara Name:M Oswald Title:Freight Manager

Tel: +677 22122 Fax:+677 22126

LOGISTICS COMPANIES

Logistic & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

HKL Honiara

Name:Gordon Gullery Title: Project Manager Email: [email protected] Web: www.hklogistics.com.au

Tel: +677 36301 Fax:+677 36331

Summary of Services

Logistics, procurement and construction

WAREHOUSE CONTACTS


Pacific Air Cargo Chris Conroy Ranadi, Honiara

Tel: +677 38222 Fax: +677 38223 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au

Silent World Phil Andrew Ranadi, Honiara


Solomon Airlines Mansley Usimanu Honiara Airport

Tel: +677 36077 Fax: +677 36076 Email: [email protected] Web: www.flysolomons.com

Solomon Islands Port Authority Leonard Bava Point Cruz, Honiara


NON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES


Adventist Development Relief Agency

Barry Chapman Honiara










http://www.hklogistics.com.au/





http://www.flysolomons.com/




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Caritas Adam Elliot West Honiara

Mob: +677 74 78707 Fax: +677 22869 Email: [email protected]

Oxfam Joe Weber – Country Representative Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Honiara


Save the Children Niamh Murnaghan – Country Director Tandia Hwy, West, Honiara


Solomon Island Red Cross Nancy Jolo – General Secretary China Town, Honiara.


World Vision

Andrew Catford Country Program Manager Highway Plaza, Kukum Hwy, Honiara


INTERNATIONAL/GOVERNMENT


AusAID/Australian High Commission

Frank Ingruber High Commissioner Cnr Hibiscus Ave & Mud Alley Honiara

Tel: +677 21561 Fax: +677 23691

British High Commission Timothy Smart High Commissioner


European Union

Abdul Mbaye Charge de Affairs City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara


Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Asano Yoko Country Representative Center Building, Town Ground, Mendana Avenue, Honiara

Tel:+677 24174 Email: [email protected]

Japan Embassy Akira Iwanade Charge de Affairs Honiara


NZ High Commission

Mark Ramsden High Commissioner City Centre Building, Mendana Avenue, Honiara


PNG High Commission Joyce Bundu Third Secretary Honiara


RAMSI – Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands

Le Lei Resort Tandai Highway Honiara


Taiwan George Chan Ambassador Honiara


US Consular Office

Kiethie Saunders US Counsular Blums Building, Mendana Avenue Honiara









Tel:+677









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6.2. Annex 2: Relevant Websites/references applicable to this LCA

Alertnet http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/<country_name>.htm Asian Development Bank www.adb.org A – Z World airports http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a2254hir.cfm CIA Factbook – Solomon Islands https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bp.htm Country Reports http://www.countryreports.org/<country_name.htm Department of Commerce www.commerce.gov.sb Doing Business http://www.doingbusiness.org Irin News http://www.irinnews.org/country-profile.aspx Lonely Planet guide http://www.lonelyplanet.com

Pacific Disaster Net www.pacificdisaster.net Pacific Humanitarian Team www.pacifichumanitarianteam.groupsite.com People First net http://www.peoplefirst.net.sb/default.asp Prevention Web http://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/statistics/?cid=158 Relief Web http://www.reliefweb.int Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) website http://www.siea.com.sb/index.html Solomon Islands - from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands Star News – Solomon Islands http://solomonstarnews.com/ Solomon Times http://www.solomontimes.com/ Solomon Tourism Board http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb World Aero Data http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=BP35029&sch=AGGH World Port Source http://www.worldportsource.com/shipping/ports/SLB_Port_of_Honiara_2382.php

http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/%3ccountry_name%3e.htm

http://www.adb.org/

http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a2254hir.cfm

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bp.htm

http://www.countryreports.org/%3ccountry_name.htm

http://www.commerce.gov.sb/

http://www.doingbusiness.org/

http://www.irinnews.org/country-profile.aspx

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

http://www.pacificdisaster.net/

http://www.pacifichumanitarianteam.groupsite.com/

http://www.peoplefirst.net.sb/default.asp

http://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/statistics/?cid=158

http://www.reliefweb.int/

http://www.siea.com.sb/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands

http://solomonstarnews.com/

http://www.solomontimes.com/

http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/

http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=BP35029&sch=AGGH

http://www.worldportsource.com/shipping/ports/SLB_Port_of_Honiara_2382.php


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6.3. Annex 3: Maps

Provide maps for the infrastructure assessed above, as well as any sketch or diagram logistically relevant. Pictures should also be supplied. – FYI – password for maps sent to GIS unit is dims

6.3.1. Country Overview


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6.3.2. Port Network


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6.3.3. Aerodrome Network


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6.3.4. Road Network


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6.4. Annex 4 – Acronyms

AusAID – Australian Agency for International Development JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency N-DOC – National Disaster Operations Committee NDMO – National Disaster Management Office NEOC – National Emergency Operations Centre P-DOC – Provincial Disaster Operations Committee PDC – Provincial Disaster Committee PCIDRR – Pacific Community-focusted Intergrated Disaster Risk Reduction Project PEOC’s – Provincial Emergency Operations Centre RAMSI – Regional Assistnance Mission to Solomon Islands SIG – Solomon Island Government SIRC – Solomon Islands Red Cross SIRUP - The Solomon Island Road Improvement Project SIPA – Solomon Islands Ports Authority SOPAC – Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission

6.5. Annex 5 – Recent Emergencies in the Solomon Islands

Year Event Impact

1977 Earthquake [Guadalcanal] >1000 evacuated to NW Guadalcanal 10 people killed by landslides

1986 Cyclone NAMU 90,000 homeless; 103 killed; >US$100 million in economy losses

1993 Cyclone NINA 30,000 affected; 5 killed; >US$20 million in economy losses

1996 Cyclone FERGUS 30,000 affected; 3 killed; Relief cost US$1.9 million

1999 Civil Unrest 35,000 displaced; 200 killed; Humanitarian relief and property loss payments >SBD350 million; Major economic losses

2002/3 Cyclone ZOE: Tikopia, Anuta (Cat 5)

2,000 affected; Relief cost SBD10 million

2007 Earthquake/Tsunami

52 killed; >304 communities affected ; 6,909 households; 36,588 people affected; 3,251 houses destroyed; 3,047 houses damaged Total cost of damages almost SBD600 million.

2009 February Floods 60,000 affected; relief cost SBD11.5 million

2010 January 4th

Earthquake/tsunami 242 worst affected families or 219 household; relief cost more than 1.5 million.

2010 February floods More than 60,000 people affected; more than 2 million dollars in relief.

2010 March 12 – 17 Cyclone Ului – total costs for assessments more than SBD170, 000.


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