# Presentation: 081210

## RMI Ports Authority

- Pacific Aviation Directors Workshop
- April 5-7, 2005
- Radisson Prince Kuhio Hotel, Honolulu, HI

## RMIPA Background

- RMI Ports Authority (RMIPA) Act of 2003 passed into law on September 19, 2003
- The purpose of the Act is to consolidate the Marshall Islands Port Authority and Marshall Islands Airport Authority into a single Ports Authority responsible for the maintenance and operation of the airport in Majuro and the ports in Ebeye, Jaluit and Majuro
- RMIPA did not become fully functional until October of 2004

## Mission Statement

- To contribute to the economic and social development of the Republic of the Marshall Islands by establishing, maintaining and managing efficient commercial airport and seaport facilities

## Composition of RMIPA Board

- The Board of Directors consists of 7 members, all of whom are appointed by the Cabinet
- The Cabinet designates one of the members as Chairman of the Board
- The Minister of Transportation & Communication is not a member of the Board but may give directions to the Board on the general policies to be adopted by RMIPA

## Staff of RMIPA

- The day-to-day administration and operation of the RMIPA rests with the Director, who is selected by the Board
- The Director is assisted by six departmental managers each responsible for the airport, harbors, finance, maintenance, security, and ARFF
- There are 54 full-time employees; about 50% are security officers

## Staff of RMIPA

- 10 of the security officers are cross-trained in aircraft rescue and fire fighting
- 3 were recently certified after undergoing a month-long training in basic firefighting under the auspices of the Commonwealth Ports Authority
- RMIPA plans to train additional security staff in aircraft rescue and fire fighting next year

## ARFF Staff

## Cabin Security Inspections

- Mandated more than a year ago by TSA on US passenger flights servicing the Micronesian region
- The security directive requires that the airline conducts cabin security inspections at all international airports
- To do this, all passengers are asked to deplane

## Cabin Security Inspections

- What has changed since last year?
- At each airport (except Kwajalein) only one side of the aircraft is required to deplane; this is done randomly
- When it rains, all passengers remain on board while cabin inspections are carried out
- Business class passengers are not required to deplane

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

- Notice of Expression of Interest (EOI) advertised in April in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Guam and Marshall Islands
- 9 firms registered their EOI: 1 from RMI, 3 from Australia, 1 from New Zealand, 1 from Hong Kong, 1 from Hawaii, and 2 from Guam
- Bid documents/RFP issued on March 24

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

- Bidding period commences on April 4 and ends on May 30, 2005 (Majuro standard time)
- Pre-bid Conference/Site Visit is scheduled for April 13, 2005 at RMIPA offices, Majuro

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

- Summary of Scope of Works:
- Off-peak construction
- Preparation of the existing asphalt surface and construction of the runway asphalt overlay
- Construction of a new turnaround bay at the 07 runway end
- Runway grooving and application of all runway markings

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

- Replacement of existing cables for runway lights
- Height re-adjustment of runway edge and end lights
- Re-levelling of cable manholes and breathers
- Protection of existing water catchment areas adjacent to the runway against contamination
- Apron works not included

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

- Proposed site for contractor’s offices

## Majuro Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

- RMI Bid Committee to meet in June to review and evaluate bid submissions
- 8 weeks have been allowed for the review and approval process
- Award and Notice-To-Proceed to be issued sometime in August 2005 if everything goes on schedule
- Construction projected to be completed by April 2006