US Department of State, BiH
Capability Assessment of Demining Operators in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Who: International Trust Fund, US Department of State.
What: Capability assessment of demining operators
Where: Bosnia & Herzegovina
When: Annually since 2007
How: Deployment of technical specialists to Bosnia & Herzegovina to conduct operational audits.
QSI deploys technical assessment teams to Bosnia & Herzegovina annually in order to determine whether demining organisations in Bosnia & Herzegovina are competent to conduct demining operations utilising US Government funds. QSI teams evaluate and assess all commercial and non-profit organisations that receive funding through the International Trust Fund, to which the US Department of State provides matching funds.
The primary objective of the assessments is to determine whether the organisations have the management structure, personnel, and equipment to conduct demining tasks to national and international standards.
As a result of these evaluations, organisations are either confirmed as approved operators or they are no longer invited to tender on ITF contracts. This has the effect of improving the overall quality of operations and ensuring that the donations are utilised in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Who: International Trust Fund, US Department of State.
What: Capability assessment of demining operators
Where: Bosnia & Herzegovina
When: Annually since 2007
How: Deployment of technical specialists to Bosnia & Herzegovina to conduct operational audits.
QSI deploys technical assessment teams to Bosnia & Herzegovina annually in order to determine whether demining organisations in Bosnia & Herzegovina are competent to conduct demining operations utilising US Government funds. QSI teams evaluate and assess all commercial and non-profit organisations that receive funding through the International Trust Fund, to which the US Department of State provides matching funds.
The primary objective of the assessments is to determine whether the organisations have the management structure, personnel, and equipment to conduct demining tasks to national and international standards.
As a result of these evaluations, organisations are either confirmed as approved operators or they are no longer invited to tender on ITF contracts. This has the effect of improving the overall quality of operations and ensuring that the donations are utilised in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
IED Threat Mitigation Advisor, Iraq
Who: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
What: Technical Advisor to the UN Mine Action Service, Iraq
Where: Erbil, Iraq
When: 2018 - 2020
How: Provision of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Technical Advisor to the UN Mine Action Service programme in Iraq for the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
QSI is providing a technical advisor to assist UNMAS address threat posed by IEDs in areas liberated from ISIL. Many explosive hazards have been encountered in and around Mosul, these were used extensively by ISIL prior to their departure.
This support assists with the stabilisation and early recovery of areas liberated from ISIL, and the safe return of internally displaced persons. Long-term this will see the impact of explosive remnants of war (ERW) on communities in Iraq reduced, enabling people to live in a safe and economically productive environment.
Who: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
What: Technical Advisor to the UN Mine Action Service, Iraq
Where: Erbil, Iraq
When: 2018 - 2020
How: Provision of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Technical Advisor to the UN Mine Action Service programme in Iraq for the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
QSI is providing a technical advisor to assist UNMAS address threat posed by IEDs in areas liberated from ISIL. Many explosive hazards have been encountered in and around Mosul, these were used extensively by ISIL prior to their departure.
This support assists with the stabilisation and early recovery of areas liberated from ISIL, and the safe return of internally displaced persons. Long-term this will see the impact of explosive remnants of war (ERW) on communities in Iraq reduced, enabling people to live in a safe and economically productive environment.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Operational Monitoring Unexploded Ordnance Clearance, Laos
Who: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
What: Technical advice to UXO Lao
Where: Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDR
When: 2017 - 2020
How: Provision of Technical Advisor to the Lao PDR unexploded ordnance clearance programme (UXO Lao) in order to optimise New Zealand’s support to the sector.
QSI is ensuring that funding provided by New Zealand to UXO Lao via UNDP is applied effectively and efficiently by monitoring and supporting the field operations. QSI has a full-time Technical Advisor based in Xieng Khouang Province who provides monitoring, training, and mentoring support to UXO Lao throughout the Province.
QSI’s Technical Advisor ensures that UXO Lao’s operations in Xieng Khouang are implemented in a manner that is consistent with Lao national priorities and standards, international good practice, and the overall New Zealand intent.
Who: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
What: Technical advice to UXO Lao
Where: Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDR
When: 2017 - 2020
How: Provision of Technical Advisor to the Lao PDR unexploded ordnance clearance programme (UXO Lao) in order to optimise New Zealand’s support to the sector.
QSI is ensuring that funding provided by New Zealand to UXO Lao via UNDP is applied effectively and efficiently by monitoring and supporting the field operations. QSI has a full-time Technical Advisor based in Xieng Khouang Province who provides monitoring, training, and mentoring support to UXO Lao throughout the Province.
QSI’s Technical Advisor ensures that UXO Lao’s operations in Xieng Khouang are implemented in a manner that is consistent with Lao national priorities and standards, international good practice, and the overall New Zealand intent.
MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANY
Unexploded Ordnance Clearance, Waiouru
Who: Production Company for major Hollywood studio
What: Geophysical survey and investigation
Where: Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand
When: 2018
How: QSI provided a UXO clearance team to conduct a geophysical survey of three areas within the Waiouru Military Training Area (WMTA) to enable filming of scenes for an international motion picture.
The task involved surface and sub-surface survey to locate and identify unexploded ordnance in three areas. The task was successfully completed on time, within budget, with all targets subsequently destroyed by the New Zealand Defence Force.
Who: Production Company for major Hollywood studio
What: Geophysical survey and investigation
Where: Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand
When: 2018
How: QSI provided a UXO clearance team to conduct a geophysical survey of three areas within the Waiouru Military Training Area (WMTA) to enable filming of scenes for an international motion picture.
The task involved surface and sub-surface survey to locate and identify unexploded ordnance in three areas. The task was successfully completed on time, within budget, with all targets subsequently destroyed by the New Zealand Defence Force.
BHP, South America
Risk Management: Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Assessment
Who: BHP Minerals Americas
What: Risk Assessment of ERW threat
Where: Peru/Chile border
When: May – June 2017
How: Risk assessment of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines in project area
BHP Copper Exploration is conducting geophysical surveys, drilling, field mapping and reconnaissance activities in Chile and Peru. In order to assess the risk to its personnel from exposure to Explosive Remnants of War (ERW), BHP engaged QSI to assess the risk from unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines that are known to be in the area.
Who: BHP Minerals Americas
What: Risk Assessment of ERW threat
Where: Peru/Chile border
When: May – June 2017
How: Risk assessment of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines in project area
BHP Copper Exploration is conducting geophysical surveys, drilling, field mapping and reconnaissance activities in Chile and Peru. In order to assess the risk to its personnel from exposure to Explosive Remnants of War (ERW), BHP engaged QSI to assess the risk from unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines that are known to be in the area.
BHP, Cambodia
Risk Management: Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Quality Management
Who: BHP Minerals Exploration
What: Quality management of ERW clearance operations
Where: Mondulkiri Province, Eastern Cambodia.
How: Design of quality management plan and deployment of quality monitors.
QSI provided quality management of Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC) ERW Risk Mitigation teams between 2007 and 2009.
QSI helped ensure that the risk mitigation activities undertaken by CMAC for BHP were conducted in accordance with Cambodian National Mine Action Standards, International Mine Action Standards, CMACs own Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), and BHP Billiton’s HSEC protocols.
Who: BHP Minerals Exploration
What: Quality management of ERW clearance operations
Where: Mondulkiri Province, Eastern Cambodia.
How: Design of quality management plan and deployment of quality monitors.
QSI provided quality management of Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC) ERW Risk Mitigation teams between 2007 and 2009.
QSI helped ensure that the risk mitigation activities undertaken by CMAC for BHP were conducted in accordance with Cambodian National Mine Action Standards, International Mine Action Standards, CMACs own Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), and BHP Billiton’s HSEC protocols.
Risk Assessment Vietnam
Risk Management: ERW Risk Assessment of 500ha Development Site in Vietnam
Who: Ascendas-Protrade Investment Company
What: ERW Risk Assessment of proposed 500ha Technical Park development
Where: Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.
How: Risk analysis and on-site assessment.
The risk assessment was initiated after investors raised concerns as to the quality of the initial clearance effort conducted by a regional military unit. The Risk Assessment commenced with a historical analysis of the site, including a review of ground combat activities and aerial bombing data from the 1960′s and 1970′s conflict.
QSI technical specialists then observed the conduct of clearance operations on-site in order to assess the type and standard of equipment and procedures being employed. This was evaluated in the context of the proposed land-use and with local topography and vegetation issues additional considerations.
As a result of the assessment, QSI recommended that Ascendas-Protrade engage the services of the Vietnamese Technology Centre for Bomb and mine Disposal (BOMICEN) to conduct a complete clearance of the whole site to a specified depth in order to mitigate the risk from surface and sub-surface unexploded ordnance (UXO) and deep-buried, unexploded air delivered munitions.
Who: Ascendas-Protrade Investment Company
What: ERW Risk Assessment of proposed 500ha Technical Park development
Where: Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.
How: Risk analysis and on-site assessment.
The risk assessment was initiated after investors raised concerns as to the quality of the initial clearance effort conducted by a regional military unit. The Risk Assessment commenced with a historical analysis of the site, including a review of ground combat activities and aerial bombing data from the 1960′s and 1970′s conflict.
QSI technical specialists then observed the conduct of clearance operations on-site in order to assess the type and standard of equipment and procedures being employed. This was evaluated in the context of the proposed land-use and with local topography and vegetation issues additional considerations.
As a result of the assessment, QSI recommended that Ascendas-Protrade engage the services of the Vietnamese Technology Centre for Bomb and mine Disposal (BOMICEN) to conduct a complete clearance of the whole site to a specified depth in order to mitigate the risk from surface and sub-surface unexploded ordnance (UXO) and deep-buried, unexploded air delivered munitions.
Quality Management Vietnam
Risk Management: ERW Quality Management
Who: Ascendas-Protrade Investment Company
What: ERW Risk Assessment of proposed 500ha Technical Park development
Where: Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.
How: Design of quality management plan and deployment of quality monitors.
QSI helped ensure that the risk mitigation activities undertaken by the Vietnamese military’s ‘Technology Centre for Bomb and Mine Disposal’ (BOMICEN) for Ascendas-Protrade investments were conducted in accordance with International Mine Action Standards and the requirements of the clearance contract.
QSI monitored all aspects of the ERW clearance effort undertaken by BOMICEN, providing quality monitors on site at all stages of the project. The BOMICEN/QSI combination proved to be extremely effective one and led to the detection of more than 150 items of unexploded ordnance, including numerous artillery projectiles and one Mk-82 500lb aircraft bomb.
QSI developed an excellent working relationship with BOMICEN throughout the project, a critically important factor in the project’s success.
Who: Ascendas-Protrade Investment Company
What: ERW Risk Assessment of proposed 500ha Technical Park development
Where: Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.
How: Design of quality management plan and deployment of quality monitors.
QSI helped ensure that the risk mitigation activities undertaken by the Vietnamese military’s ‘Technology Centre for Bomb and Mine Disposal’ (BOMICEN) for Ascendas-Protrade investments were conducted in accordance with International Mine Action Standards and the requirements of the clearance contract.
QSI monitored all aspects of the ERW clearance effort undertaken by BOMICEN, providing quality monitors on site at all stages of the project. The BOMICEN/QSI combination proved to be extremely effective one and led to the detection of more than 150 items of unexploded ordnance, including numerous artillery projectiles and one Mk-82 500lb aircraft bomb.
QSI developed an excellent working relationship with BOMICEN throughout the project, a critically important factor in the project’s success.