LCA Solomon Islands 2011.Pdf

LCA – Solomon Islands Version 1.07,5

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 Official language is English, but most Language people speak Pidgin English or one of over 120 local languages and dialects People of Melanesian origin make 93% of the population, and 4% are Ethnic groups Polynesians. There are also Alertnet Micronesian, Chinese and European minorities. Anglicans 45%, Catholic 18%, Methodist and Presbyterian 12%. Religions 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 The North Solomon Islands are divided between the independent Solomon Islands and Bougainville Border countries Province in Papua New Guinea. Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 5,313 km Exports timber, fish, copra, palm oil, cocoa CIA Factbook food, plant and equipment, Imports CIA Factbook manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals cocoa beans, coconuts, palm kernels, Agricultural products rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit; CIA Factbook timber; cattle, pigs; fish

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 Tropical monsoon climate temperature around 23-31 C Alertnet.com Climate Description throughout the year. December to

March is rainier, with a greater chance of cyclones. 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: Exchange Rate Year Rate of Inflation US$ = Local Currency 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 Flooding in February of 2009 and 2010 affected approximately 60,000 Flood Yes 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. May 2007, magnitude 8.1 - 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands resulting in a tsunami affecting approximately 36,588 people. Wave/Surge Yes 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 Climate change is projected to impact heavily on agriculture, forestry and fisheries in Other comments 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 4/66 LCA – Solomon Islands Version 1.07,5

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 to 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 to 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 Name: Loti Yates Tel: +677 27937 Office (Ministry of Environment, Title: Director Tel: 24 hour Emergency number: Conservation, Climate Change, Email: [email protected] +677 27936 or 27955 National Disaster Management & Fax: +677 27060 / 24293 Meteorology).

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Name: Alison Papabatu Tel: +677 21522 Geo Hazards Division Title: Principal Seismologist Fax: +677 25811 (Ministry of Mines & Energy). Email: [email protected]

National Weather Station Name: David Hiriasi (Ministry of Environment, Tel: +677 23031 Title: Director Conservation, Climate Change, Fax: +677 23029 Email: [email protected] National Disaster Management & Web: www.met.gov.sb Meteorology). Name: Nella Mosese Police HQ Title: Assistant Commissioner Tel: +677 23800 / 23986 Ministry of Police, Correctional Operations Fax: +677 20616 Services &National Security Email: [email protected]

Name: Graeme Wilson

RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission Title: Special Coordinator Tel: +677 36249 to the Solomon Islands) Email: [email protected] Fax:+677 36322 Web:www.ramsi.org Name: John Patai RSIPF Maritime Wing Operations Title: Acting Director Tel: +677 22563 Ministry of Police, Correctional Email: Fax: +677 22566 Services and National Security [email protected]

2.2.3.2. Humanitarian Community Humanitarian Coordination Type Name & Address Contacts Shabnam Mallick Tel: +677 27446 UNDP 1st Floor, City Centre Building Fax: +677 27185 Mendana Avenue, Honiara Email: [email protected] Coordination Mechanisms / Committees / Groups UN Agencies Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details Polini Boseto Tel: +677 22747 UNFPA 1st Floor, City Centre Building Fax: +677 23375 Mendana Avenue, Honiara Email: [email protected] Tel: +677 28002 1st Floor, City Centre Building UNICEF Fax: +677 28007 Mendana Avenue, Honiara Email: [email protected] Country Liaison Officer Tel: +677 23406 WHO Ministry of Health Building Fax: +677 21344 China Town, Honiara Email: [email protected]

Coordination Mechanisms / Committees / Groups Non Government Agencies Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details Tel: +677 30438 Adventist Development Relief Barry Chapman Fax: +677 21344 Agency Kukum, Honiara Email: [email protected] Mob: +677 74 78707 Adam Elliot Caritas Fax: +677 22869 Tandai Hwy, Honiara Email: [email protected] Joe Weber – Country Representative Tel: +677 22004 Oxfam Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Fax: +677 23134 Honiara Email: [email protected] Tel: +677 22400 Niamh Murnaghan – Country Director Save the Children Fax: +677 25920 Tandia Hwy, West, Honiara Email: [email protected] Nancy Jolo – General Secretary Tel: +677 22682 Solomon Island Red Cross China Town, Fax: +677 25299 Honiara. Email: [email protected] Andrew Catford Tel: +677 23092 Country Program Manager World Vision Fax: +677 23092 Highway Plaza, Kukum Hwy, Email: [email protected] Honiara

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Government/International Agencies Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details Frank Ingruber Tel: +677 21561 AusAID/Australian High High Commissioner Fax: +677 23691 Commission Cnr Hibiscus Ave & Mud Alley Email: Honiara Tel: +677 21705 Timothy Smart British High Commission Fax: +677 21549 High Commissioner Email: [email protected] Abdul Mbaye Tel: +677 22765 Charge de Affairs Fax: +677 23318 European Union City Centre Building Email: Mendana Avenue, Honiara [email protected] Asano Yoko Country Representative Japan International Cooperation Tel:+677 24174 Center Building, Agency (JICA) Email: [email protected] Town Ground, Mendana Avenue, Honiara Akira Iwanade Tel: +677 21006 Japan Embassy Charge de Affairs Fax: +677 22953 Honiara Email: [email protected] Mark Ramsden Mob: +677 21502 High Commissioner NZ High Commission Fax: +677 22377 City Centre Building, Mendana Email: [email protected] Avenue, Honiara Joyce Bundu Tel: +677 20561 PNG High Commission Third Secretary Fax: +677 20562 Honiara Email: [email protected] Le Lei Resort Tel: +677 25122 RAMSI – Regional Assistance Tandai Highway Fax: +677 25133 Mission to Solomon Islands Honiara Email: [email protected] George Chan Tel: +677 38050 Taiwan Ambassador Fax: +677 38560 Honiara Email: [email protected] Kiethie Saunders Mob: +677 23426 US Counsular Fax: +677 27429 US Consular Office Blums Building, Mendana Avenue Email: Honiara [email protected]

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 / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Barnabas Anga Ministry of Commerce, Labour, Title: Permanent Secretary Tel: +677 22856 Industry and Employment Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 25084

Summary of Role and Services  Responsible for the Solomon Islands Port Authority

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Jeffrey Wickham Ministry of Communications and Tel: +677 36109 Title: Permanent Secretary Aviation Fax: +677 36108 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services 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

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Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Elisabeth Kausimae Tel: +677 21058 Ministry of Finance and Treasury Title: Under Secretary Fax: +677 27855 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  Inland Revenue - responsible for tax exemption for humanitarian cargo  Customs and Excise Division  Chair of the Logistics and Support Cluster

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name:Dr Lester Ross Ministry of Health and Medical Tel: +677 20830 Title: Permanent Secretary Services Fax: +677 20085 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  Lead Agency for pandemic response

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Moses Virivolomo Ministry of Infrastructure Tel: +677 21021 Title: Under Secretary Development Fax: +677 28705 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  Build and maintain infrastructure including roads, bridges, navigation aids and wharfs  Repair infrastructure after disaster events

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Ministry of Environment, Conservation, Climate Change, Name: Rence Sore Tel: +677 23031 Disaster Management and Title: Minister Meteorology

Summary of Role and Services  Meteorology Division  Lead agency for climate change adaptation

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Stephanie Zoll SOPAC – Secretariat Pacific Islands Title: Advisor Community based Tel: +679 338 1377 Applied Geoscience Commission Disaster Risk Management Fax:+679 337 0040 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Martin.B.Sam Tel: +677 30533 Telecommunications Commission Title: Manager Distribution Fax: +677 39472 Email:[email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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 / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

Tel: +677 21511 Ministry of Lands, Survey Name: Tione Bugotu Fax: +677 21514 Title: Permanent Secretary Summary of Role and Services  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 Yes No Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration)

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.

Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Casper Sonia Inland Revenue Division Title: Exemption Committee Tel: +677 22556 Department of Finance & Treasury Secretary Fax: +677 22369 New Finance Building, Honiara Email: [email protected]

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) Shelter, Vehicles & Staff & Office Telecoms Food WASH & Medicines Spare Parts Supplies Equipment Education Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Invoice applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs AWB, BL, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Other 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Transport applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN Docs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Donation/Non- 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Commercial applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN Certificates and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Packing Lists applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs C44 and C44 and C44 and C44 and C44 and C44 and Other GT22 - GT22 - GT22 - GT22 - GT22 - GT22 - Documents applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs 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 The GT22 and C44, along with the original invoice, AWB or BL, packing list and C15. Requirements Embargoes None Honey, bees, indecent articles, matches (containing white or yellow phosphorus), opium, flick- Prohibited Items knives and knuckle dusters. Electrical machinery and appliances must have permission from SIEA (Solomon Island Electrical Authority). General Some prescribed drugs may need a permit. You can apply for this at the Ministry of Health but Restrictions 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:

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

Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) Shelter, WASH & Vehicles & Staff & Office Telecoms Food Medicines Education Spare Parts Supplies Equipment Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, D&T Exemption 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Certificate applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Invoice applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, AWB, BL, Other 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Transport Docs applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Yes, Original, Donation/Non- 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Commercial applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN Certificates and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, proforma, Yes, proforma, proforma, proforma, proforma, proforma, Packing Lists applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN applies to UN and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs and NGOs Phytosanitary NO NO NO NO NO NO Certificate Other See below See below See below See below See below See below Documents 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

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization UNICEF Name Margaret Osifelo Title Logistics and Supply Assistance Address 1st Floor, City Centre Building, Mendana Avenue, Honiara Telephone Number +677 28002 Fax Number +677 28007 Email [email protected] Web www.unicef.org/infobycountry/solomonislands.html Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization Adventist Development Relief Agency Name Barry Chapman Title Director Address Kukum, Honiara Telephone Number +677 23406 Fax Number +677 21344 Email [email protected] Web www.adrasb.adventistconnect.org Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

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Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization Caritas Name Adam Elliot Title Director Address Tandai Hwy, West Honiara Telephone Number +677 24552 Fax Number +677 22869 Email [email protected] Web www.caritas.org Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization Oxfam Name Lorima Tuke Title Human Security Program Officer Address Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Honiara Telephone Number +677 22004 Fax Number +677 23134 Email [email protected] Web www.oxfam.org.au Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization Save the Children Name Tina Garro Title HR/Administration Address Honiara Telephone Number +677 22400 Fax Number +677 25920 Email mailto:[email protected] Web www.savethechildren.org.au Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization Solomon Island Red Cross Name Geria Lepping Title Logistics Officer Address New China Town, Honiara Telephone Number +677 22682 Fax Number +677 25299 Email [email protected] Web www.solomonredcross.blogspot.com Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization World Vision Name Jeremiah Tabua Title Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Coordinator Address World Vision, Honiara, Solomon Islands Telephone Number +677 23092 / 20055 Fax Number +677 21941 15/66 LCA – Solomon Islands Version 1.07,5

Email [email protected] Web www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/learn/world-vision-solomon Languages of correspondence English, Pidgin

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 Telephone Number +677 21059 Fax Number +677 25640 / 20788 Email [email protected] 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 Honiara International Airport (sea, land, air, etc.) Name of Customs Officer in Fiona Fa’arondo Charge / Head of Customs Office Title Team Leader Airport Address Honiara International Airport Operating Hours On request Telephone Number +677 36560 Fax Number +677 25640 Email [email protected] 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

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Title Team Leader Revenue Address Honiara Sea Port, Point Cruz Operating Hours On request +677 21059 Telephone Number +677 844 2226 (mobile) Fax Number +677 25640 / 20788 Email [email protected] 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. Customs Information and Document Requirements 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 Entry Point Location and Type Noro Sea Port (sea, land, air, etc.) Name of Customs Officer in Chris Sade, Charge / Head of Customs Office Title Team Leader Revenue Address Munda, Noro Operating Hours On request Telephone Number +677 61041 Fax Number +677 61182 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. Customs Information and Document Requirements

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

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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 Name: Chris Conroy Title: Director Tel: +677 38222 Pacific Air Cargo Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 38223 Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au Summary of Services  Customs clearance, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse, import and export of air and sea freight.

Freight Forwarder & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Salesh Kumar Tel: +677 24500 Toll Support Services Title: Logistics Manager Fax: +677 24508 Email: [email protected] Summary of Services  Customs Clearance, third party logistics, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse.

Shipping Agent & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Gerald Stenzel Tel: +677 22588 Tradeco Shipping Limited Title: Managing Director Fax: +677 23887 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  Shipping agents

Shipping Agent & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Edumundo Mayo Mayo Title: Shipping Manager Tel: +677 21643 Sullivans Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 23889 Web: www.sullivans.com.sb Summary of Role and Services  Customs Clearance, shipping agents

Logistics and Shipping & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: David Holder Tel:+677 20956 Silent World Limited Title:General Manager Fax: +677 22089 Email: [email protected] 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 Name:Gordon Gullery Title: Project Manager Tel: +677 36301 HKL Logisitics Email: [email protected] Fax:+677 36331 Web: www.hklogistics.com.au Summary of Services  Logistics, procurement and construction

Trucking Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Robert Chow Red Devil Transport Tel: +677 24038 Title:Manager Honiara Fax: +677 20602 Email: [email protected] 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)

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Trucking Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Bennie Fafale Fletcher Kwaimani Tel: +677 30544 Title:Manager Honiara Fax: +677 30482 Email: [email protected] 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: Vessels Calls 108 per year Container traffic (TEU’s) 1504 Total Cargo Handling (mt) 365 852 Total Annual Capacity of the Port Not Available

Bulk Container Conventional Capacity: 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

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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 240unit 260 unit deck without landing 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 170 unit 170unit from hold to hold

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 28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne cargo Stripping or re-stuffing of containers taken to Customs 28.40 per tonne 30.40 per tonne Warehouse

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Import Containers handled at the Inland Container Depots 300 Exports Containers handled at the Inland Container 300 Depots

3.1.1.19. Clearing Agents Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Chris Conroy Title: Resident Director Tel: +677 38222 Pacific Air Cargo Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 38223 Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au Summary of Role and Services  Customs clearance, freight forwarding, bonded warehouse, import and export of air and sea freight.

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Edumundo Mayo Mayo Title: Shipping Manager Tel: +677 21643 Sullivans Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 23889 Web: www.sullivans.com.sb Summary of Role and Services  Customs Clearance, shipping agents

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Bruce Saunders BJS Customs Clearance and Title: Managing Director Tel: +677 22393 Shipping Agents Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 21027 Web: www.bjs.com.sb Summary of Role and Services  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

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

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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

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: George Satu Tel: +677 36563 Civil Aviation Authority Title: Principal Flight Standars Officer Fax: +677 36220 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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 Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Jeffrey Wickham Ministry of Communication and Tel: +677 36109 Title: Permanent Secretary Aviation Fax: +677 36108 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services 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 Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Air Traffic Services Name: Alfred Pita Tel: +677 36363 Title: Manager Fax: +667 36108 Email: [email protected] Name: Philiph Kaisu Aviation Aeronautical Engineering Tel: +677 36439 Title: Manager Services Fax: +677 36108 Email: [email protected] Name: Nichlas Lele Tel: +677 36720 Airport Mangement Services Title: Manager Fax: +677 36108 Email: [email protected] Name: Alson Navo Tel: +677 36442 Airport Security Services Title: Manager Fax: +677 36108 Email: [email protected]

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) Domestic – 56522 (2009) International – 49945 Total passengers 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 Can reach the upper - Elevators / Hi-loaders Yes Max. Capacity: mt Yes deck of B747? - 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 0-50kg -$25.00 51-100kg - $50.00 Storage charges per kg per day 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 Name: Moses Virivomo Ministry of Infrastructure and Tel: +677 21201 Title: Under Secretary Development Fax: +677 28705 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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 Name: Moses Virivomo Ministry of Infrastructure and Tel: +677 21201 Title: Under Secretary Development Fax: +677 28705 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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 Motorcycle Auki 5 15min 2.15 only Fouia 5 NA 4.40 7 Motorcycle Hauhui NA NA NA only 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: Tel:

Email: Fax: Web: Summary of Role and Services

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 Semi-trailer with 4 axles Semi-trailer with 5 axles Semi-trailer with 6 axles Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 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. From/To (names)

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) Security (Good, marginal, bad) 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) Security (Good, marginal, bad) 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.

Available for Capacity 3 4 5 Location Owner Type Access Condition Rent mt / m² / m³ Honiara Silent World Yes No 500 m³ concrete flat Appears intact (Ranandi) Honiara Silent World Yes No 20 x 20 ft containers flat Appears intact (Ranandi) Honiara Pacific Air Sea Yes No 100 m² concrete flat Appears intact (Ranandi) Honiara Pacific Air Sea Yes No 65 m² concrete flat Appears intact (Ranandi) Honiara Toll Yes No 500 m² concrete flat Appears intact (Ranandi)

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 containers. Due to the limited capacity of these containers there is not a lot of opportunity for sharing with other organisations.

Sharing Capacity Location Organisation Type Access Condition possibility mt / m² / m³ Containers (3x Honiara SIRC Yes No 3 x 20ft Flat Appears intact 20ft) Honiara World Vision Yes No 1 x 20ft container Flat Appears Intact (NDMO) Makira World Vision Yes No 1 x 20ft container Flat Appears Intact Weather World Vision Yes No 1 x 20ft container Flat Appears Intact Coast Honiara Oxfam Yes No 5 x 20ft containers Flat Appears Intact Flat (small Honiara NDMO Yes No 150 m² Building Appears Intact door) Honiara ADRA Yes No 320 m² Building Flat Appears Intact

3.6.4. Public Sector Storage Ministry / Use Capacity Location Type Access Condition Agency Possibility mt / m² / m³ Solomon Honiara Apt Yes No 290 m² Concrete Flat Appears Intact Airlines 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.

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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.

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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

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Matthew Tsang Tel: +677 30146 Global Vision Title: General Manager Fax: +677 30147 Email:[email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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 Name: Rinaldo Wale Petroleum Deptartment Tel: +677 21525 Title: Director Lengakiki, Honiara Fax: +677 25811 Email: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services  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 Name: Walter Roto Title:Assitent Special Duties Tel: +677 21838 South Pacific Oil Email: [email protected] Fax: NA Web: NA Summary of Role and Services  Main importer of petrol  Supply airport wtih AVGAS and JET A-1 Fuel

Major Distributor & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Kirsten Markwarth Title: Manager Finance Controller Tel: +677 22374 Markworth Oil Ltd Email:[email protected] Fax: +677 21708 Web: NA Summary of Role and Services  Main importer of Diesel

Major Distributor & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Carson Koraua Title: General Manager Tel: + 677 218383 Melanesian Oil Company Email:[email protected] Fax: +677 25225 Web: NA Summary of Role and Services  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: (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 Yes reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs? 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

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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 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 Email [email protected] Fleet Capacity per vehicle Total Capacity Vehicle Types Number Condition type (No x capacity) 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 Email [email protected] Fleet Capacity per vehicle Total Capacity Vehicle Types Number Condition type (No x capacity) 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 Email [email protected] Fleet Capacity per vehicle Total Capacity Vehicle Types Number Condition type (No x capacity)

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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 Name: Bernie Morrissey Budget Tel: +677 39082 Title: Managing Director Kukum Highway, Honiara Fax: +677 39083 Email: [email protected] Summary of Services  Car, 4WD, van and bus (15 and 26 seater) rental. They only offer car hire on Guadalcanal

Rental Car Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Mamu Paza Zome Tel: +677 26902 Title: Managing Director Honiara Fax: +677 26903 Email: [email protected] Summary of Services  Car and 4WD rental

Rental Car Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Supreme Car Rental Name:Marvin Aglubat Tel: +677 25009 Pacific Casino Hotel Title:Manager Fax: +677 25021 Honiara Email: [email protected] 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 Name: Mamu Paza Zome Taxi Service Tel: +677 26902 Title: Managing Director Honiara Fax: +677 26903 Email: [email protected] Summary of Services  Taxi hire – short term and longer term (per day) hire.

Taxi Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Kings Taxi Service Name: Jimmy Gavoa Tel: +677 27888/ 7479128 (caretaker Honiara Title: Managing Director manager) Summary of Services  Taxi hire – short term and longer term (per day) hire.

Taxi Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Professional Taxi Services Name: Michael Dicky Tel:+677 747 622 Honiara Title: Managing Director Summary of Services  Taxi hire – short term and longer term (per day) hire.

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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.

Freight Forwarder & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: J Porras Tel:+677 22393 DHL Title:Manager Fax: +677 21027 Email:[email protected] 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.

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Judy Maisa Title: Operations Manager Tel: +677 30274 Hastings Deerings Email:[email protected] Fax: +677 30692 Web: www.hastingsdeering.com.au Equipment Description  Small Crane , 1 fork lift, 1 3-tonne truck

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Salesh Kumar Tel: +677 24500 Toll Support Services Title: Logistics Manager Fax: +677 24508 Email: [email protected] Equipment Description  Forklift, truck (3 ton, 4 ton, 8 ton), crane truck, side lifter.

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Kenny Leung Tel: +677 30099 Solomon Plant and Equipment Hire Title: Manager Fax: +677 38732 Email [email protected] Equipment Description  Hire of 5 and 50 tonne cranes, forklifts

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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 Name: Martin B. Sam Solomon Islands Electricity Authority Title: Chief Engineer Tel: +677 30533 (SIEA) Email: [email protected] Fax: +677 39472

Web: www.siea.com.sb 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.

Current Production Production Unit Type 8 Installed Capacity (MW) (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 90% of main towns (listed above) recieve power Power grid / network coverage 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

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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 1st 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 Honiara and all provincial towns, in some remoter areas Estimated availability and coverage coverage is not available. Sim cards can be purchased from most major towns with pre- Procedure to obtain subscription 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 Dial-up: 74c per minute 512/128Kbps @ 3960 per month, for 12,000 megabytes Approximate Rates of traffic. Broadband: 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.

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name:Martin Horika Our Telekom Title:Disaster Officer Telekom Haus, Mendana Avenue, Tel: +677 21576 Email: PO Box 148, Honiara Fax: +677 23110 [email protected]

Web: www.telekom.com.sb 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 1st 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.

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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 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 Wings Koale Rd, Honiara Bobo Chan +677 20109 Beans 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 Wings Koale Rd, Honiara Bobo Chan +677 20109 Sugar 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 Wings Koale Rd, Honiara Bobo Chan +677 20109 Oil 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 Wings Koale Rd, Honiara Bobo Chan +677 20109 RTE: Ready to Eat Meals

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Previously they have been supplied by There are none in country 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 Auspac Ltd Point Cruz, Honiara Amon Baibuke +677 26008 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 Name: James Wini Mendana Hotel Title:Personal Manager Tel: +677 20071 Honiara Email:[email protected] Fax: +677 23942 Web: www.kitanomendana.com Summary of Services  Restaurant, bar, internet access.

Hotel Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Francis Lilo King Solomon Hotel Title: Personal Manager Tel: +677 21205 Honiara Email: [email protected] Fax:+677 21771 Web: www.solomonislandresort.com Summary of Services  Restaurant, bar, internet access

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Hotel Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Rebecca Onia Gizo Hotel Tel: +677 61099 Title: Office Manager Gizo Fax:+677 61037 Email: [email protected] Summary of Services  Restaurant, bar, internet access

Hotel Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Ivan Maike Tel: +677 60368 Rekona Moamoa Lodge Title: Manager Fax:+677 60128 Email: [email protected] Summary of Services  Some have private bathrooms

Hotel Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Auki Motel Name: Colin Ramo Tel: +677 40014 Loboi Ave Title: Manager Fax: +677 40059 Auki 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 Potential Most Likely Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load Food and shelter for NDMO, approximately Ethnic Tension Guadalcanal/Malaita 10,000 Food, Shelter NGO’s, 1420 UN households

Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load Food and NGO’s, shelter for Food, Watsan (if camp Ethnic Tension Guadacanal/Malaita 30,000 NDMO, approximately established), Shelter items UN 4200 households.

Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario)  May require procurement of additional relief items in country or from overseas – so will General need to establish a hub at Honiara Aiport to faciliate movement of relief goods through customs and exemption process.  Adequate storage available in Guadalcanal and Malaita if commercial and public Storage storage is utilised.  Sufficient boat and road transport on both Malaita and Guadalcanal. Transport  Will be a need to coordinate the allocation of marine assets as all humanitarian actors will be accessing the same assets.

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Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load

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

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Food for Food, watsan, shelter and Cyclone All areas 10,000 NGO’s/NDMO 1400 healthcare households

Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load Relief items NGO & Shelter, water, food, healthcare for over Tsunami 30,000 INGO’s/NDMO, and sanitation 4000 UN households Western Relief items NGO & coasts, or Nth Shelter, water, food, healthcare for 5500 Cyclone 40,000 INGO’s/NDMO, Eastern and sanitation households. UN Coasts

Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario)  May require procurement of additional relief items in country or from overseas – so will General need to establish a hub at Honiara Aiport to faciliate movement of relief goods through customs and exemption process.  This depends on the location of the event but storage may need to be sought through Storage churches, schools, in port areas, or through the transportation of containers to the affected areas  Will be a need to coordinate the allocation of marine assets as all humanitarian actors will be accessing the same assets Transport  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) Potential Most Likely Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load

Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load

Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario) 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 Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax National Disaster Management Name: Loti Yates Tel: +677 27937 Office (Ministry of Environment, Title: Director Tel: 24 hour Emergency number: Conservation, Climate Change, Email: [email protected] +677 27936 or 27955 Fax: +677 National Disaster Management & 27060 / 24293 Meteorology). Name: Alison Papabatu Tel: +677 21522 Geo Hazards Division Title: Principal Seismologist Fax: +667 25811 (Ministry of Mines & Energy). Email: [email protected] National Weather Station Name: David Hiriasi (Ministry of Environment, Tel: +677 23031 Title: Director Conservation, Climate Change, Fax: +677 23029 Email: [email protected] National Disaster Management & Web: www.met.gov.sb Meteorology). Name: Nela Moses Police HQ Tel: +677 23800 / 23986 Title: Assistant Commissioner Ministry of Police, Correctional Fax: +677 20616 Operations Services & National Security Email: [email protected] Name: Graeme Wilson

RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission Title: Special Coordinator Tel: +677 36249 to the Solomon Islands) Email: [email protected] Fax:+677 36322 Web: www.ramsi.org Name: John Patai RSIPF Maritime Wing Operations Title: Acting Director Tel: +677 22563 Ministry of Police, Correctional Email: Fax: +677 22566 Services and National Security [email protected]

MILITARY/CIVIL DEFENCE Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Nela Moses Police HQ Tel: +677 23800 / 23986 Title: Assistant Commissioner Ministry of Police, Correctional Fax: +677 20616 Operations Services & National Security Email: [email protected] Name: Graeme Wilson RAMSI (Regional Assistance Title: Special Coordinator Tel: +677 36249 Mission to the Solomon Islands) Email: [email protected] Fax:+677 36322 Web:www.ramsi.org RSIPF Maritime Wing Operations Name: John Patai Tel: +677 22563 Ministry of Police, Correctional Title: Acting Director Fax: +677 22566 Services and National Security Email:[email protected]

PORT AUTHORITY Solomon Island Ports Authority Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Port Authority Name: Leaonard Bava Tel: +677 22646 Point Cruz, Title: Operations Manager Fax: +677 23994 Honiara Email: [email protected]

AVIATION/AIRPORT CONTACTS Air Cargo Operators Organisation Name Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

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Organisation Name Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: George Satu Tel: +677 36563 Civil Aviation Authority Title: Principal Flight Standars Officer Fax: +677 36220 Email: [email protected] Name: Jeffrey Wickham Ministry of Communication and Tel: +667 36109 Title: Permanent Secretary Aviation Fax: +667 36108 Email: [email protected] Air Traffic Services Name: Alfred Pita Tel: +667 36363 Title: Manager Fax: +667 36108 Email: [email protected] Name: Philiph Kaisu Aviation Aeronautical Engineering Tel: +667 36439 Title: Manager Services Fax: +667 36108 Email: [email protected] Name: Nichlas Lele Tel: +667 36720 Airport Mangement Services Title: Manager Fax: +667 36108 Email: [email protected] Name: Alson Navo Tel: +667 36442 Airport Security Services Title: Manager Fax: +667 36108 Email: [email protected]

SHIPPING CONTACTS Organisation Name Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name: Phil Andrew Tel: +677 200956 Silent World Title: Passenger Shipping Manager Fax: +677 22089 Ranadi, Honiara Email: [email protected] Name:Caleb Qaga Fairwest Shipping Tel: +677 38399 Title:Manager Honiara (also Noro and Gizo) Fax:+677 28916 Email:[email protected] Isabel Development Company Ltd Name:M Oswald Tel: +677 22122 Honiara Title:Freight Manager Fax:+677 22126

LOGISTICS COMPANIES Logistic & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Name:Gordon Gullery HKL Title: Project Manager Tel: +677 36301 Honiara Email: [email protected] Fax:+677 36331 Web: www.hklogistics.com.au Summary of Services Logistics, procurement and construction

WAREHOUSE CONTACTS Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details Tel: +677 38222 Chris Conroy Fax: +677 38223 Pacific Air Cargo Ranadi, Honiara Email: [email protected] Web: www.pacificaircargo.com.au Tel: +677 20956 Phil Andrew Silent World Fax: +677 22089 Ranadi, Honiara Email: [email protected] Tel: +677 36077 Mansley Usimanu Fax: +677 36076 Solomon Airlines Honiara Airport Email: [email protected]

Web: www.flysolomons.com Tel: +677 22646 Leonard Bava Solomon Islands Port Authority Fax: +677 23994 Point Cruz, Honiara Email: [email protected]

NON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details Tel: +677 30438 Adventist Development Relief Barry Chapman Fax: +677 22869 Agency Honiara Email: [email protected]

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Mob: +677 74 78707 Adam Elliot Caritas Fax: +677 22869 West Honiara Email: [email protected] Joe Weber – Country Representative Tel: +677 22004 Oxfam Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Fax: +677 23134 Honiara Email: [email protected] Tel: +677 22400 Niamh Murnaghan – Country Director Save the Children Fax: +677 25920 Tandia Hwy, West, Honiara Email: [email protected] Nancy Jolo – General Secretary Tel: +677 22682 Solomon Island Red Cross China Town, Fax: +677 25299 Honiara. Email: [email protected] Andrew Catford Tel: +677 23092 Country Program Manager World Vision Fax: +677 23092 Highway Plaza, Kukum Hwy, Email: [email protected] Honiara

INTERNATIONAL/GOVERNMENT Organisation Name Contact & Address Contact Details Frank Ingruber AusAID/Australian High High Commissioner Tel: +677 21561 Commission Cnr Hibiscus Ave & Mud Alley Fax: +677 23691 Honiara Tel: +677 21705 Timothy Smart British High Commission Fax: +677 21549 High Commissioner Email: [email protected] Abdul Mbaye Tel: +677 22765 Charge de Affairs Fax: +677 23318 European Union City Centre Building Email: Mendana Avenue, Honiara [email protected] Asano Yoko Country Representative Japan International Cooperation Tel:+677 24174 Center Building, Agency (JICA) Email: [email protected] Town Ground, Mendana Avenue, Honiara Akira Iwanade Tel: +677 21006 Japan Embassy Charge de Affairs Fax: +677 22953 Honiara Email: [email protected] Mark Ramsden Mob: +677 21502 High Commissioner NZ High Commission Fax: +677 22377 City Centre Building, Mendana Email: [email protected] Avenue, Honiara Joyce Bundu Tel: +677 20561 PNG High Commission Third Secretary Fax: +677 20562 Honiara Email: [email protected] Le Lei Resort Tel: +677 25122 RAMSI – Regional Assistance Tandai Highway Fax: +677 25133 Mission to Solomon Islands Honiara Email: [email protected] George Chan Tel: +677 38050 Taiwan Ambassador Fax: +677 38560 Honiara Email: [email protected] Kiethie Saunders Mob: +677 23426 US Counsular Fax: +677 27429 US Consular Office Blums Building, Mendana Avenue Email: Honiara [email protected]

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

Alertnet http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/.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/

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

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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

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

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

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

Cyclone ZOE: Tikopia, Anuta 2002/3 2,000 affected; Relief cost SBD10 million (Cat 5)

52 killed; >304 communities affected ; 6,909 households; 36,588 people affected; 3,251 houses destroyed; 3,047 2007 Earthquake/Tsunami houses damaged Total cost of damages almost SBD600 million.

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

th 242 worst affected families or 219 household; relief cost 2010 January 4 Earthquake/tsunami more than 1.5 million.

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

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

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