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Bulletin 21 Indian Ocean Tsunami- Logistics update - 31 january 2005
- GENERAL
- SECURITY
- TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN OPERATIONS
- CARGO MOVEMENT
- DISPATCH of HUMANITARIAN AID (HA) - in country
- Assets at key locations / new assets at key locations / infrastructure
- FUEL
- MAJOR RELIEF AID ROUTES
GENERAL
The Government of Indonesia (GoI) has assisted in the collating of procedures for customs clearances for humanitarian aid. The compete procedures can be found on the UNJLC website at http://www.unjlc.org/content/index.phtml/itemId/28240
From the UN point of view, we are in transition from almost total reliance on military aircraft to almost total self-reliance on chartered aircraft under direct tasking control of UNHAS. (See below for more details.)
UNJLC is liaising with GoI in the affected area regarding IO/UN vehicular access permitting for more remote areas. Current requirements for military escorts for humanitarian aid beyond Medan remain in place, and POSKO Medan discourages foreign aid workers from travelling on some routes.
For those unfamiliar with the current pattern of usage, Medan's Polonia International Airport is used to receive cargo coming in which: either cannot be delivered directly to Banda Aceh; or is destined for locations elsewhere in Northern Sumatra; or for transport by other means. While the Banda Aceh airport is being utilized for air cargo which can be delivered direct to nearby locations by air or surface means. Road convoys of relief aid are also delivered to Banda Aceh airport by road for dispatch by air, in particular to the West Coast of Sumatra. Subang airport in Malaysia remains the UN preferred hub for incoming international aid.
UNJLC seeks input on bottlenecks, obstacles, asset requirements etc., so as to seek appropriate solutions.
SECURITY
- On the 26th January, a WFP staffer was arrested for allegedly stealing from a warehouse at the airport. WFP & UN Security are investigating.
TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN OPERATIONS
- An encouraging meeting was held between UNJLC air cell and Mr. Arudy Satyopurnomo (member of National Coordinating Agency and former VP of Garuda airlines). Mr Arudy is Expert Staff of the Coordinating Minister) tasked with assisting with transition to civilian. Management adviser to Coordinating Minister Shihab to begin planning for civilian take-up of air cargo and passenger movements for the relief effort.
- As the transition to civilian operations proceeds there it has been noted that military aircraft in Banda Aceh have been under utilised over the last few days: reportedly there has been a lack of humanitarian cargo. UNJLC suggests that agencies with cargo for Banda Aceh can avail themselves of this assistance by following the procedures for military assistance with humanitarian assistance procedures on the www.unjlc.org website. NB: Due to the cessation of US military C-130 flights out of Halim, procedures for requesting seats/cargo lift is under review. Clarification expected in the next 48 hours. UNJLC will advise the updated procedures at Halim (Jakarta) via FLASH AIR LOGISTICS NEWS as soon as available.
- Military aircraft are gradually being phased out, subject to operational requirements under UNHAS civilian operations.
A list of aircraft available to UNHAS with further detail can be found on http://www.unjlc.org/content/index.phtml/itemId/30280
CARGO MOVEMENT
1000MT cumulative uplift from SUBANG
DISPATCH of HUMANITARIAN AID (HA) - in country
Cumulative Dispatched volumes of relief: (based on IOM and WFP data)
- WFP total cumulative: 6840MT
- Including recent deliveries to:
- Simelue 820MT offloaded form the 'floating warehouse'
- Calang 378MT rice offloaded.
IDPs - NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS
- The HIC and UNJLC Banda Aceh are finalizing data on IDP and NGO activity. Data to be available at the UNOCHA/UNJLC office in Banda Aceh and on the www.humanitarianinfo.org website.
- WFP assessed case load: 790,000 c.f. current relief aid recipients totaling, 330,000.
Assets at key locations / new assets at key locations / infrastructure
SUBANG
The Malaysian airport continues to be the hub for international aid flow into Indonesia. UNJLC encourages other agencies/humanitarian organizations to make use of the two IL76 and three Hercules on the Subang-Medan and Subang-Banda Aceh routes.
BANDA ACEH
- The Posko (Coordination Centre of the GoI) is a one stop shop for sorting out authorizations required for operating in Aceh. This facility will be closed down if it is not utilized. Please begin using the Posko, they will help you and give you advice on your administrative requirements.
- The road out to Malahayati port has experienced further deterioration and work has not yet begun on improving it.
- The downed bridge between Banda Aceh and Lhonga at 052818N 0951439E has been fixed, but the road is in bad condition and deteriorating rapidly.
- The area around Malahayati port have now been cleaned-up substantially, including open air storage area and warehouse. Barge unloading 20ft containers at the wharf was sighted, mobile crane visible.
- WFP has four additional Rubb hall warehouses.
- The C/B Heidal is offshore Banda Aceh and will provide accommodation for 112 persons, initially for 65 helicopter pilots.
- IOM has >30 trucks in Banda Aceh on contract. UNJLC is surveying UN/IO/NGOs about trucking capacity and requirements.
- The bridge on the Banda Aceh - Lhonga route (0528N 0951439E) has been repaired by TNI. UNJLC will report on this route in the next few days.
- Australian, Malaysian and Pakistani engineers have created a common pool of engineering expertise and assets for tasking.
- Penayong river port in Banda Aceh is due for a detailed assessment in the coming week. Further along from here is a landing site suitable for LCUs, which requires 1km of road to be repaired in order for larger trucks to have access.
- Garuda Airlines is planning to add another commercial daily 737 flight to Banda Aceh, bringing the total to 3 per day. This will alleviate passenger demand for military assistance, and adds some cargo capacity to the route.
- The Air User Group has been established in Banda Aceh - meetings are held daily at the UNJLC / UNHAS container at the airport.
CALANG
- Currently land transport in and around Calang is limited to the services provided by the twenty vehicles of the Indonesian Off -road Federation (IOF) whose presence is subject to alternative funding. Contact: Ivan +628158778110, SAT 086811760067, ivan_edsel@yahoo.com
" - No UN vehicles operating in this area as of 23rd January.
" - The road south to Teunom is slated for TNI to repair. As of 23 January the road was passable to Panga, beyond which three destroyed bridges prevent passage to Teunom. Once repaired, this road will link up with the Meulaboh northward road which is also being repaired by TNI (Meulaboh). Details on the status of this section of the road is pending.
" - TNI in Calang plans to work on reopening the route north from Calang to Lamno as a second priority.
" - No landing-strip for fixed wing aircraft, although a number of cleared roads could be upgraded for short landing/takeoff craft. Two heli pads exist for rotary craft:
- Lat N4,37,55.12 Lon E95,34,26.94 and
- N4,37,45,81 Lon E95,34,44,30
- TNI had one helicopter present on the 24th January.
- Japanese are bringing in a hovercraft and another landing craft (LST). They also have a support ship, 20 trucks, and a CH47 for short flights. Although it is unclear where the trucks, ship and aircraft will be stationed.
- US, French and UN WFP were using landing craft to offload relief aid (24th January).
- Numerous NGOs operating in the area - largely utilising small fishing boats to access the coastal communities.
- UNJLC/OCHA conducted an assessment of Calang on 23-24th January. The Humanitarian Information Centre (HIC) is now online with its Sumatra pages: www.humanitarianinfo.org. Current key documents include health location maps, and updated Agency Activity Map (who does what where) and an IDP summary report.
- A joint agency supply line has been recommended to supply Calang.
- All civil government personnel and apparatus not functional- one receive only sat phone for the Government at local level.
TEUNOM
- Only small boats can access Teunom because of debris in the river mouth.
LAMNO
- There are currently 19 agencies operating in Lamno, including 80 expatriates. Reportedly the influx of humanitarian aid has overwhelmed the landing site.
- Maj. Masano has agreed to put the Japanese hovercraft at the disposal of TNI and CIMIC, possibly to be used at Lamno. Lamno channel is fine, but beach slope and landing pad need to be assessed. UNJLC will conduct an assessment mission in this area in the next 3-4 days.
FUEL
- UNJLC has carried out an assessment of the Pertamina (state owned oil & gas company) tank farm at Malahayati.
- Pipelines from tank farm valve head to wharf head were damaged in a number of places, primarily at the flanges. Parts of pipeline already dismantled and repaired. Pressure test planned for 27/01/05 on 2 pipes in anticipation of off-shore tanker arriving next week with product. Three petroleum storage tanks (including 1 premium tank) were washed a kilometer away from the original location. Pertamina says these tanks are irreparably damaged and will convert a kerosene tank into a premium tank. The petroleum wharf also substantially damaged.
- UNJLC reports that the fuel tank farms are on the way from Medan to Meulaboh, 28th January, ETA 29th or 30th.
MAJOR RELIEF AID ROUTES
LAND
- WFP, UNJLC and TNI conducted a road assessment along the Banda Aceh -Lamno route on the 26th January. Access by land along this route is subject to repairs to bridges /culverts totaling 130m (4 stretches of Bailey bridges), Gabion baskets (500m3) and Armco-type culverts (12m x 2.5m). Reparation to this route would alleviate demand for air and sea ops to the north-west coast: a significant improvement in efficiency and also would open commercial transport links paving the way to recovery.
- IOM plans to have two convoys per day ex. JKT from Feb1. Any humanitarian actors are welcome to join subject to capacity.
Medan/Lhokseumawe to Banda Aceh
Recent rains have not caused flooding as was the case on 21st January. Flow remains good.
- To date, IOM have delivered 4500 MT of cargo from Medan to Banda Aceh
MEDAN-Teunom
- Unconfirmed reports of the Medan-Teunom road being passable. Clarification is being sought by UNJLC Medan.
Banda Aceh to Meulaboh
Remains impassable although TNI has begun repairs on various sections.
- TNI plans for the deployment of several thousand people plus equipment in late Jan/early Feb along the Banda Aceh-Meulaboh route.
SEA
- US bringing in Mercy, a 750 bed hospital ship. May not be used for medical services, they will assess actual requirements and identify uses for the ship.
- TNI have offered the use of a 2000MT tank -carrying ship for use by humanitarian agencies to deliver humanitarian relief supplies.
Lhokseumawe Port: Operational
AIR
Medan Airport: Fully operational
- Singapore air force is planning to operate Medan-Meulaboh route with their Chinooks (3). The possibility exists for the Chinooks to service
Medan - Banda Aceh in emergencies and upon special request (as per UNHAS civilian operations outlined above).
Lhokseumawe Airport: Operating normally.
Banda Aceh Airport: Fully operational - 358 helicopter sorties on the 25th January 28, 2005- a record. Subsequent heli tasking in the last few days has been somewhat reduced.
- The US military have agreed to continue assisting with uplift capacity of 50MT per day for the coming week.
ABOUT UNJLC
UNJLC is an inter-agency facility reporting during an emergency to the Humanitarian Coordinator and overall to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee. Its mandate is to coordinate and optimize the logistics capabilities of humanitarian organizations in large-scale emergencies. UNJLC operates under the custodianship of WFP who is responsible for the administrative and financial management of the Centre. UNJLC is funded from voluntary contributions channeled through WFP. More information on UNJLC in general and on the South Asia operation can be viewed on the UNJLC website (www.unjlc.org)