Mogadishu FIC LATS Instructions-REV 1

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
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FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICES FOR SOMALIA
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AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
MOGADISHU FIC LOCAL AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

INSTRUCTIONS
(LATSI)
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FOREWARD
Mogadishu FIC Local Air Traffic Services Instructions (LATSIs) have been developed as
guidance to ATS personnel in performing their duties. This is in line with the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices
(SARPS) as well as practices within the AFI Region.
These LATSIs incorporate general ATS procedures, processes and resources necessary
to provide efficient services.
These LATSIs will be updated when necessary to reflect current developments or new
regulatory requirements that could have profound effect to the provision of Air Traffic
Services.
In preparation of these LATSIs, care has been taken to ensure that the information
contained herein is accurate, reliable, relevant and complete. However, suggestions for
improvements or comments concerning apparent errors or omissions should be
forwarded in writing through normal channels to the undersigned.
Project Coordinator
Mogadishu Flight Information centre,
P. O. Box 46294-00100,
NAIROBI
Email :
icao.somalia@icao.unon.org
Tel
+254 020 7622785/6
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Introduction:
1.1
Purpose and scope of Mogadishu FIC Local Air Traffic Services instructions (LATSIs)
1.1.1 The purpose of these LATSIs is to assist and direct controllers on how to effectively undertake
their tasks taking cognizance of the standards and practices within the AFI Region and
the need for harmonized procedures at Mogadishu FIC.
1.1.2 It will be used as a reference tool in achieving the objectives of ATS and ensuring that the
provision of air traffic services is done in a safe, orderly and expeditious manner; all aircraft
are provided with advice and information necessary for the safe conduct of flight and that all
SAR agencies are provided with relevant information necessary for the safety of aircraft and
its occupants.
1.1.3 The scope of the LATSIs covers the process of provision of flight information service, alerting
services and the provision of SAR, as far as is practicable in the prevailing circumstances for
Somalia
1.2
These LATSIs are to be used in conjunction with the Administrative Instructions

and NOTAMs issued from time to time by the Project in the operation of Air Traffic
Services in the Mogadishu Flight Information Region (FIR).
1.3
These procedures herein shall be strictly adhered to except in emergency.
2.1 Compliance with the Local ATS instructions contained in this

document by the relevant personnel in the performance of their
duties:
2.1.1 Mogadishu FIC controllers must follow the local ATS instructions contained in
this document
2.1.2
Failure to comply with the local ATS instructions will be construed to be a

contravention of the same with disciplinary consequences
3.1
Reference Materials to be used in hand with the LATSIs include:
3.1.1 Mogadishu NOTAM summary
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3.1.2 ICAO Documents as follows:
9859
- SMS manual
4444
- Air Traffic Management, (PANS/ATM)
7910
- Location Indicators
8585
- Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies & Aeronautical
Authorities and Services
8643
- Aircraft Designators
8400
- Abbreviations and Codes
9613 Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
9426 Air traffic Services Planning Manual
9689 Manual on Airspace Planning Methodology for the Determination of
Separation Minima
3.1.3 ICAO Annexes
3.1.4 ATS Contingency Plan
4.1
Responsibility for content of the document
4.1.1 ATS Expert-Operations is responsible for the accuracy of the information

contained in this document
4.1.2 The Chief Air Traffic Control Officer- Operations (CATCO-OPs) is responsible for
the amendment of the manual after obtaining the necessary approval from the
Manager ATM/SAR and/or ATS Expert-Operations or the Project coordinator.
DISTRIBUTION LIST
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ATS Expert-Operations
SMS Adviser
Manager ATM/SAR
CATCO Operations
CATCO Training and Standards
CATCO SAR
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
Certification of ATS Personnel
CHAPTER 2
ATCOs Medical Examination
CHAPTER 3
Illness, Medication and Alcohol
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
General Administrative Instructions

Description of duties & responsibilities
CHAPTER 6
Mogadishu FIR
CHAPTER 7
Phraseologies
CHAPTER 8
Coordination Procedures
CHAPTER 9
Searches And Rescue
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CHAPTER 1
Certification of ATS Personnel
1.1
Introduction
1.1.1 Licensing of Air Traffic Controllers in Somalia is to be aligned in order to comply

with the envisaged applicable Somalia Civil Aviation Authority Regulations,
SCAARs, including the terms and conditions of the Regulator expected at the
conclusion of ICAO Somalia Project SOM/14/801
1.1.2 In the interim period, all Air Traffic Control Officers employed by the Flight
Information Services for Somalia (FISS), are required, through a special
arrangements with recognized civil aviation authorities, CAAs, to hold an Air
Traffic Control License/Certificate issued by such CAAs, indicating in the form of
ratings the duties for which they are qualified as follows:
1.1.2.1
Aerodrome Control Rating
1.1.2.2
Approach Control (Procedural) Rating
1.1.2.3
Area Airways Control (Procedural) Rating
1.1.2.4
Approach/Area Radar Rating
1.2
Any endorsement for Area Control under this heading is construed as permitting
the holder to provide Flight Information Service at the Flight Information Centre
1.3
Such an Air Traffic Control License/Certificate is to be regarded as a general

certificate of competency for an officer to carry out Air Traffic Control duties as
indicated, but before an officer may carry out solo watch keeping duties at a
specific unit, a Certificate of Validity must be obtained additionally in respect of
that unit
1.4
The authority for issuing Certificate of Validity is the FISS Project Coordinator
1.4.1 A Certificate of Validity will be issued in respect of a particular unit in order to

permit, on the recommendation of the Officer in Charge and/or unit head when
he/she has assessed the holder of the licence as competent to carry out solo
watch keeping duties, for the holder to exercise the privileges of his/her rating at
the unit
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1.4.2 The Certification process and the necessary documentation for this purpose shall
be carried out by a "Certification & Validation Board" as constituted by the FISS
Project Management
1.4.3 The Certification & Validation Board shall make recommendations to the FISS
Project Coordinator for holder of the licence to be issued with Certificate of
Validity in respect of an ATC Unit
1.5
Certificate of Validity will be issued in accordance with the procedures as follows:
1.5.1 Following an assessment and recommendation by an Officer in Charge and/or

head of unit, examination for the issue of Certificate of Validation for an
individual rating, shall be conducted on an oral basis by the FISS Projects
Certification & Validation Board, comprising:
1.5.1.1
Chairperson-Head of Air Traffic Services or designate
1.5.1.2
1st & 2nd Member-Two Air Traffic Control Officers of Senior grade to the
candidate
1.5.1.3
3rd Member- A designated meteorological examiner, a mandatory

requirement, in case of Aerodrome Certificate of validity
1.6
Scope of the examination
1.6.1 For Certificate of Validation of Aerodrome Control Rating,

1.6.1.1
a general background knowledge of ICAO and publications, Air Traffic Control

practices and procedures, Visual and Radio aids to navigation, Aircraft types
and characteristics, Air Legislation and related publication
1.6.1.2
a detailed knowledge of, Local Air Traffic Control practices and procedures,
Local Telecommunications procedures and Local Search and Rescue or
Emergency procedures
1.6.1.3
in Meteorology, a general knowledge of basic Meteorology, an appreciation of

Meteorological conditions in Somalia and detailed knowledge of
Meteorological Codes used in connection with Air Traffic Control
1.6.2 For Certificate of Validation of Approach Control (Procedural) Rating,

1.6.2.1
A general background knowledge of ICAO and publications, Air Traffic Control

practices and procedures, Visual and Radio aids to navigation, Aircraft types
and characteristics, Air Legislation and related publications
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1.6.2.2
A detailed knowledge of , Local Air Traffic Control practices and procedures,

Local Telecommunications procedures and Local Search and Rescue or
Emergency procedures
1.6.3 For a Certificate of Validation of Area Airways Control (Procedural) Rating,

1.6.3.1
Broadly as for 1.6.1 and 1.6.2
1.6.3.2
Comprehensive knowledge of the Flight Information Region (FIR) conditions,

with particular reference to Search and Rescue procedures throughout the
FIR.
1.7
Qualification Procedure,
1.7.1 The pass mark for the above oral examination will be 70%
1.7.2 Before a candidate who fails the examination may compete again, a
recommendation from the Officer in Charge and/or head of unit will be required
1.7.3 The Certification & Validation Board will recommend to the Project Coordinator
that a Certificate of Validation be issued to a successful candidate and will make
such recommendations as they think fit in respect of an unsuccessful candidate
1.8
Retention and Withdrawal of Certificate of Validation,
1.8.1 A Certificate of Validation may be withdrawn or canceled only on the authority of

the Project Coordinator with recommendations from the Head of Air Traffic
services
1.9
The above requirements are in accordance with the specifications of ICAO Annex1 Chapter 4 thereof for ATC services so as to ensure the highest level of
performance in the provision of FIS not only under the current situation but also
to facilitate eventual upgrading of the services to Air Traffic Control (ATC) by the
Project and/or a successor organization
1.9.1 The Certificate of Validity will remain in force for six calendar months from the
date when the officer last carried out a solo watch keeping duty, at the unit for
which it is issued
1.9.2 Should this period of six months be exceeded, the rating may be revalidated for
a particular unit by recommendation of the Officer in Charge and/or head of unit
following a period of dual watch keeping
1.9.3 Exceptionally, when the privileges of the rating have not be exercised during the
past two years, the recommendation of Certification & Validation Board, the
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constitution of which is at the discretion of the Head of Air Traffic Services, shall
be necessary in addition to the recommendation of the Officer in Charge of the
Air Traffic Services Unit at which the Officer has undergone a period of training
and for which the Licence of Validity is required
1.10
It is the responsibility of each licence holder to ensure that his/her licence is valid
before carrying out ATC duties and also to ensure that the licence is forwarded to
the Head of Air Traffic Services for renewal of validity
1.11
Officers in charge should ensure that their ATCOs are validated in all or in as
many positions as possible at the station and that the validations are maintained
CHAPTER 2
The ATCOs Medical Examination
2.1
An Air Traffic Control Officer employed by the Flight Information Services for
Somalia (FISS), applying for a Certificate of Validation of a Rating for which
medical fitness is prescribed shall undergo a medical examination for the
assessment of his/her medical fitness by a designated medical examiner and
shall furnish the medical examiner a declaration signed by himself (Medical Form
- Air Traffic Control Officers) stating that he has previously undergone such a
medical examination and with what result
2.1.1 Any declaration made by an Air Traffic Control Officer to a medical examiner that
is found to have been false shall be reported to the Project Coordinator, FISS for
such action as is considered appropriate
2.2
The Project Coordinator, FISS shall withhold issuance or renewal of Certificate of

Validation of a Rating, if the medical requirements prescribed for the licence are
not attained, except that, the Certificate of Validation may be issued or renewed
if the following conditions are met,
2.2.1 accredited medical conclusion indicates that,
2.2.1.1
2.2.1.2
2.2.1.2.1
the condition of the Air Traffic Control Officer is not such as to introduce any
hazard either of sudden incapacity or of inability to perform his/her duties
safely during the validity period of the Certificate of Validation; and
failure to attain the requirement is capable of being compensated
The Project Coordinator, FISS has satisfactory evidence that the already
acquired and demonstrated ability, skill and experience of the air Traffic
Control Officer will compensate for his/her deficiency
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2.2.1.2.2
2.3
The Certificate of validation of Rating is endorsed with special limitations

when the safe performance of Air Traffic Control Officer duties is
dependent on compliance with such limitations
Frequency of examination,
2.3.1 An Air Traffic Control Officer applying for a renewal of a Certificate of validation
shall undergo a medical examination at least once every 24 months if he/she is
below 40 years of age
2.3.2 An Air Traffic Control officer applying for a renewal of a Certificate of validation
shall undergo a medical examination at least once every 12 months if he/she is
aged 40 or more
2.4
Renewal of Certificate of Validation of a Rating,
2.4.1 Following receipt of a satisfactory report of medical fitness from the designated
medical examiner, the Project Coordinator, FISS shall communicate by letter to
the Officer in Charge and/or head of unit the result of the applicants medical
examination
2.4.2 The detail of this report shall be kept in the records of the Air Traffic Control
officer and shall constitute an official renewal of Certificate of Validation
2.5
Notification of Temporary Incapacity,
2.5.1 Certificate of Validation holders are reminded that if for reasons of illness or
injury they are unable to undertake the function to which the Certificate of
Validation relates throughout a period of 20 consecutive days, they must notify
the Project Coordinator, FISS. The Certificate of Validation will be automatically
suspended under the circumstances until a recommendation is received from a
Medical examiner/doctor
2.5.2 If controller reports unwell or sick so frequently (4 to 5 time) in a period of sixty
days he will be required to do another medical check
2.6
Notification of Pregnancy,
2.6.1 A woman having reason to believe she is pregnant, shall inform the Project
Coordinator, FISS in writing as soon as possible
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CHAPTER 3
Illness, Medication and Alcohol
Responsibilities of Air Traffic Control Officers
3.1
There is evidence that many flying accidents and incidents have occurred as a
result of pilots flying whilst medically unfit, and we can draw a parallel in Air
Traffic Control. Although common ailments such as colds, sore throats,
abdominal pain and diarrhea may cause relatively unimportant discomfort or
hazard in the normal course of events, they can be dangerous when associated
with air traffic work, and the most exacting the task, the more likely are minor
indisposition to be serious. The ideal situation would be that anyone requiring
medication for the treatment of illness should not carry out air traffic control
duties, but this is not always practicable. The illness may be relatively mild and
not seriously affect the performance of these duties and the medication needed
may not conflict with the standard of fitness required. However since many
common drugs and remedies have powerful side effects, all Air Traffic Control
personnel should know how these may affect their work performance. The
response to drugs is a very personal matter and, although there is an average
response, it can vary widely from person to person
3.1.1 Any form of medication whether prescribed by a doctor or purchased over the
counter, and particularly if being taken for the first time, may have serious
consequences in the aviation environment unless three basic questions can be
satisfactorily answered,
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3.1.1.1
Do I really feel fit for work?
3.1.1.2
Must I take medicine at all?
3.1.1.3
Have I given this particular medicine a personal trial for at least 24 hours
before going on duty, to ensure that it will not have any adverse effects on
my ability to work?
3.1.2 Confirming the absence of adverse effects may need expert advice and if in
doubt Air Traffic Control Officers are advised to consult their doctor
3.1.3 The following are some of the types of medicine in common use which may
impair work performance,
3.1.3.1
Sleeping tablets - these dull the senses, cause mental confusion and slow
reaction times. The duration of effect is variable from person to person and
may be unduly prolonged. Controllers should have expert medical advice
before using them
3.1.3.2
Fear is normal and provides a very effective alerting system, enhancing the
arousal state. Many tranquilizers and sedatives depress this alerting system
and have been a contributory cause of fatal accidents. You should not,
therefore work when taking them
3.1.3.3
Antibiotics - penicillin and the various - mycins and - cyclines) and sulpha
drugs may have short-term or delayed effects which affect work performance.
Their use indicates that a fairly severe infection must be present and, apart
from the effects of these substances themselves, the side-effects of the
infection will almost always render a controller unfit for work
3.1.3.4
Anti-histamine drugs are widely used in cold cures and in the treatment of
hay fever, asthma and allergic skin condition. Many easily obtainable nasal
spray and drop preparations contain anti-histamines. Most, if not all, of this
group of medicines tends to make you feel drowsy. Their effect combined with
that of the condition, will often prevent you from answering the basic three
questions satisfactorily. Admittedly very mild states of hay fever, etc., may be
adequately controlled by small doses of anti-allergic drugs, but a trial period
to establish the absence of side-effects is essential before going on duty.
When controllers are affected by allergic conditions which require more than
the absolute minimum of treatment, and in all cases of asthma, medical
advice should be sought
3.1.3.5
Pep pills (e.g. containing Caffeine, Dexedrine, and Benzedrine) used to

maintain wakefulness are often habit forming. Susceptibility to each drug
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varies from one individual to another, but all of them can create dangerous
overconfidence. Overdosage may cause headaches, dizziness and mental
disturbances. The use of pep pills whilst working cannot be permitted. If
coffee is insufficient, you are not fit for work
3.1.3.6
Drugs for the relief of high blood pressure cause a change in the mechanism
of blood circulation which can be hazardous. If the blood pressure is such
that drugs are needed a controller is probably not fit for work, but this will be
determine by the type of drug which is being taken. If in any doubt about
your blood pressure, do not hesitate to seek advice
3.1.3.7
Anti-malarial drugs in normally recommended doses do not usually have any

adverse effects. However, ensure that the drug is taken in good time so that
Question 5.1.2.3 above can be satisfactorily answered
3.1.3.8
Although these are common groups of drugs which may have adverse effects
on performance it should be pointed out that many forms of medication,
which although not usually expected to affect efficiency, may do so if the
person concerned is unduly sensitive to the particular drug. You are therefore
urged not to take any drugs or medicines before or during duty unless you are
completely familiar with the effects of the medication on yourself. Again,
medical sources of advice should be consulted in cases of doubt.
3.1.3.9
We have be very clear in this document that, one cant report on duty while
under the influence of alcohol and miraa.
3.1.3.10 One cant consume alcohol or miraa while onduty

3.1.3.11 Alcohol,
3.1.3.11.1 Alcohol has similar effects as tranquilizers and sleeping tablets and may
remain circulating in the blood for a considerable time, especially if taken with
food. It should be borne in mind that you may not be fit to go on duty even
eight hours after drinking moderate amounts of alcohol
3.1.3.11.2 Controllers are to ensure that they do not drink alcohol within a period of
eight hours proceeding the time of going on duty
3.1.3.12 Anaesthetics,
3.1.3.12.1 Remember that, following local and general dental and other anesthetics,
a period of time should elapse before returning to duty. This period will vary
depending on severity of the anesthetic and individual circumstances. Any
doubts should be resolved by seeking appropriate medical advice
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3.1.3.13 Responsibilities,
3.1.3.13.1 To sum up, the effects of illness, medication and alcohol on work
performance are the direct concern and responsibility of the individual. The
instruction gives some guidance but it cannot be comprehensive
3.1.3.13.2 A controller who feels unfit to carry out his duties should consult a doctor
immediately. If the doctor confirms that the officer is unfit for ATC duties the
controller should take immediate steps to inform his Officer in Charge and/or
head of unit, in order that a suitable relief may be found. Controllers should
keep their Officer in Charge and/or head of unit advised of details, duration of
unfitness and date expected to return to duty
3.1.3.13.3 If it is not possible to consult a doctor immediately, and the controller feels
unfit for duty, he should inform his Officer in Charge/head of unit and consult
a doctor as soon as practicable. In all cases it will be necessary for controllers
to ultimately produce a doctors certificate to their Officer in Charge and/or
head of unit
3.1.3.13.4 To avoid added inconvenience to Officers in Charge/head of unit and
colleagues, controllers are urged to report being unfit in sufficient time for a
relief to be found to carry out their duties. Remember that no officer
appreciates being called for unscheduled duty with minimum warning
CHAPTER 4
General Administrative Instructions
4.1
Relations with Press and General Public,
4.1.1 Reports on accidents, breaches of regulations or procedures, reprimands to pilots

of aircraft etc are to be treated as confidential matters and are at no time to be
discussed in public
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4.1.2 In no circumstances are ATCOs, or any other members of staff, allowed to give
information to or have dealings with the press on any aspects including policy,
accidents, incidents, breaches, reprimands etc. Should the press contact them
for information at any time, the inquiry should be referred to the Project
Coordinator or his designated representative
4.1.3 The Project Coordinator and/or Head of Air Traffic Services are to be informed as
expeditiously as possible regarding aircraft accidents or incident
4.1.4 Complaints regarding specific incidents are to be submitted to the Project
Coordinator with an accompanying report, if necessary, after acknowledgment
has been made to the originator. Under no circumstances will correspondence
be conducted with operating companies or individuals on such matters
4.2
Breaches of Procedure,
4.2.1 All breaches of procedures are to be reported using the prescribed Air Traffic
Incident Report Form
4.2.2 All traffic Incidents Reports must be processed and dispatched to the Project
coordinator by the most rapid means possible in order to achieve fast, efficient
and effective resolution of incidents
4.2.3 Supervisor should be authorized to manage office transport during
weekend/holidays and what to do if there is transport breakdown (hire a jim cap)
4.3
Watchkeeping Rosters,
4.3.1 Watch keeping rosters are to be prepared by the Officer in Charge and/or head of
each Air Traffic Service Unit before the end of each month, showing the hours of
watch keeping or duty required of all members of the watch keeping staff of the
unit for the ensuing month
4.3.2 All staff will adhere to the times and periods of watch keeping duties as shown on
the current watch keeping roster and will arrive at their place of duty at least
fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of their watch to enable them to
carry out the procedures of taking over watch
4.3.3 No alterations are to be made to published watch rosters without the approval of
the Officer in Charge and/or head of the Unit
4.4
Procedure for Taking Over Watch,
4.4.1 Prior to taking over watch, an Air Traffic Control Officer shall ensure that,
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4.4.1.1
They are fully conversant with the latest promulgated orders, instructions,
notices and with particular reference to the Serviceability state of,
4.4.1.1.1 All Aerodromes within the Mogadishu Flight Information Region

4.4.1.1.2 The main aerodromes of adjacent Flight Information Regions
4.4.1.1.3
Where applicable, Navigation and/or radio aids with particular reference to

any which may be used as reporting points
4.4.1.2
They obtain full information and briefing from the Meteorological Office
regarding the weather position and tendencies for the period of their watch.
This may be accomplished either by personal briefing from the Meteorological
Office, where this is possible or by the study of such reports and forecasts as
are available
4.4.1.3
They ensure that they have a full understanding of the air traffic situation
prevailing, with particular reference to separation requirements
4.4.1.4
They Check the serviceability of all equipment under their charge and liable
to be used during the period of the watch, e.g. radio, telephones etc
4.4.2 Having completed these procedures, the oncoming air traffic control officer shall
sign the appropriate log book as having taken over the watch. This signature will
imply that the above procedure has been complied with and that the air traffic
controller taking over watch has assumed all the defined responsibilities of the
air traffic controller who is handing over the watch, including the safe custody of
the equipment and any secret or confidential documents within the place of duty
4.4.3 More than one Air Traffic Control Officer is employed at one time at the
Mogadishu FIC. Accordingly, the air traffic control watch log shall be signed by
the watch supervisor or the Air Traffic Control Officer filling the designated senior
post and other Air Traffic Control Officers shall record taking over their specific
duties
4.5
Procedure for Handing Over Watch,
4.5.1 Air Traffic Control Officers handing over watch will ensure that they provide their
successors with the fullest possible information regarding the current traffic
situation, including any items of specific interest or urgency which have
influenced the development of the situation and which may have a bearing on
the progress of the ensuing watch. Flight Progress Strip presentations must be
up to date and accurate in accordance with latest available information
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4.5.2 Should any situation have developed during the watch, such as action in the
event of distress, emergency or accident, whereby in the interests of safety or
efficiency it is considered beneficial for the Duty Air Traffic Control Officer to
complete such actions and subsequent reports and records rather than to
transfer the responsibility for completion to the another officer, then
notwithstanding the fact that the watch keeping roster defines the appointed
time to hand over, the Air Traffic Control Officer handing over the watch shall
remain on duty until such time as this responsibility has been discharged
4.5.3 When the Air Traffic Control Officer taking over is fully conversant with the Traffic
situation and is prepared to assume full responsibility for the watch, the air traffic
controller handing over shall sign the watch log book as having handed over
watch
4.5.4 Transfer of Responsibility to Higher Authority,
4.5.4.1
Should a situation arise whereby the Duty Air Traffic Control Officer considers
it necessary to seek the advice of higher authority he should call upon the
Watch Supervisor or the Officer in Charge of ATS at the unit
4.5.4.2
If either of these officers considers it advisable to act in other than an

advisory capacity, whether by direction, supervision or the assumption of
command, the watch shall be handed over to him/her and he/she will make
an entry in the Log Book as having taken over the watch and thereby having
assumed the responsibility of the Duty Air Traffic Control Officer as defined by
general or local instructions
4.5.4.3
In general when the Duty Air Traffic Control Officer takes action on the advice
of higher authority, this fact should be recorded in the Watch Log in order that
the reasons for such action and responsibilities may be defined
4.6
Synchronisation of Clocks,
4.6.1 All clocks in operational rooms of Air Traffic Service Units shall indicate UTC and
synchronization will be effected at the commencement of each watch as follows,
4.6.1.1
Mogadishu FIC/ACC with adjacent FIC/ACCs
4.6.2 Details of these synchronization of clocks will be recorded in the respective

Watch Logs
4.6.3 Synchronisation of clocks will be effected within individual Air Traffic Service
Units at the commencement of each watch and this synchronization will be
recorded in the watch log
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4.7
Air Traffic control log Books,
4.7.1 A detailed Air Traffic Control Watch Log shall be maintained by each Air Traffic
Service Unit and shall be labeled and treated as a confidential document
4.7.2 All entries in the Air Traffic Control Watch Log will be made in ink and no erasure
will be made, neither will pages under any circumstances be removed from the
book
4.7.3 Entries will be made in chronological order using ATC and, as far as possible,
concurrently with the incident being reported
4.7.4 Should it not be possible to make detailed entries in the log during rush periods
or emergencies, the Duty Air Traffic Control Officer may keep a rough record, with
times, in order that a detailed entry can subsequently be made
4.7.5 Such rough notes should be filed for future reference should it appear at all likely
that they may be required
4.7.6 Each double page of the Log Book will be divided into four columns showing
Time, Operational entries, Non-operational entries, and Remarks. Entries in the
Log Book must be in sufficient detail to enable anyone investigating an incident
to have a complete understanding of all actions taken during the watch period
and will include reports of changes in the serviceability of radio and reports of
incorrect procedures by aircraft, technical failures in aircraft and where
appropriate, visits by VIPs etc
4.7.7 On no account should entries of a facetious or frivolous nature be made, and all
entries are to be written in concise and legible manner in keeping with the status
of the document
4.7.8 The Officer in charge and/or head of the Air Traffic Service Unit will inspect the
Log Book each day taking note of any significant entries and signing as having
done so. The Log Book will be inspected by the Head of Air Traffic Services on
Station inspections
4.8
Aircraft Movement Log Book/Records,
4.8.1 An aircraft movement Log Book/Records is to be kept at the Mogadishu FIC

4.9
Impounding Log Books,
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4.9.1 The Head of Air Traffic Services or any Inspector of Accidents has full authority to
impound any air Traffic Control Log Book if he considers that its contents may
throw any light on a particular incident
4.9.2 When such action is taken the Log Book shall be withdrawn as soon as possible
after the request is made and handed over, or sent to the Head of Air Traffic
Services or Inspector of Accidents
4.9.3 In these circumstances a replacement Log Book shall be opened
4.10
Recorders,
4.10.1Mogadishu FIC is equipped with a recorder for recording of R/T and/or telephone
conversations and the Senior Engineering Officer (SEO) is responsible for its
proper functioning as required and for the safe custody of the records until
required for re-use
4.11
Impounding of Recordings
4.11.1The Head of Air Traffic Services or Inspector of Accidents has full authority to
impound any recordings, if it is considered that it may be required for
investigation of any particular incident or accident
4.11.2When such action is taken, the Officer in Charge and/or head of the station
concerned will ensure that the recording is withdrawn and locked away until
required, or a release in writing received.
4.11.3 Except for the Officer in Charge, head of unit and/or the officer detailed to make
a transcript, the recordings will not be played or the contents revealed to any
person or organization, without the written permission of the Head of Air Traffic
Services, or the Inspector of Accidents, as appropriate
4.11.4Tape Transcripts,
4.11.4.1 When so instructed, the Officer in Charge of the station concerned will make a
transcript of the relevant tape recording in respect of an accident or incident
4.11.4.2 In view of the importance of this information to the investigation and, the
possibility of subsequent legal scrutiny, it is essential that the transcript is
completed accurately
4.11.4.3 Should the material on the recorder be unreadable, or if the recorder was
known to be unserviceable at the time of the incident/Accident, the Engineer
in Charge will be required to certify that no recordings is available and give an
explanation of the unserviceability
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4.12
Disposal of Records,
4.12.1Air Traffic Control Log Books are to be disposed of as follows,

4.12.1.1 Control Log Books : On completion, these are to be retained for one month at
the unit concerned and then forwarded to the Head of Air Traffic Services for
his attention and retention
4.12.1.2 Aircraft Movement Log Books/Records : On completion, these are to be
retained for six months at the unit concerned and then forwarded to the Head
of Air Traffic Services for his attention and retention
4.12.1.3 Flight Progress Strips etc: Flight Progress Strips, Air Movement Messages,
Meteorological Messages, Flight Plans, etc, are to be retained for a period of
three months, after which time they may be disposed of locally provided they
are not required for investigation of accidents, incidents or official complaints
4.12.1.4 Note: Log Books retained by the Head of Air Traffic Services may be
destroyed after one year or as agreed locally
4.13
Control Room Administration,
4.13.1No unauthorized person shall be allowed access to an Air Traffic Control

Operations Room and before escorting authorised visitors to Control Room,
Officers in Charge or others escorting such visitors must check with the Duty Air
Traffic Control Officer that it is convenient to do so. At no time must visitors be
allowed to interfere with the smooth running of the watch, and the Duty Air
Traffic Control Officer has authority to require that a visitor vacate or be removed
from the Control Room if necessary in the interests of public safety or security
4.14
Cleanliness of Control Rooms,
4.14.1The Duty Air Traffic Control Officer or otherwise Senior Air Traffic Control officer
on duty is to ensure that all rooms comprising Air Traffic Service units are kept in
a clean and tidy condition at all times
4.15
Equipment,
4.15.1All equipment is to be kept in a serviceable condition and in its proper place.

Unserviceable equipment shall be returned to stores.
4.16
Supervision and Training,
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4.16.1The Watch Supervisor or Duty Air Traffic Control Officer is responsible for the
supervision and discipline of all staff in the respective Control Rooms during the
period of his watch
4.16.2The Watch Supervisor or Duty Air Traffic Control Officer is responsible to the
Training Officer for the training of all staff under his jurisdiction during the period
of his watch, and should bring to the notice of the Officer in Charge or the
training Officer any problems or lack of progress on the part of any member of
staff
4.17
Suggestions,
4.17.1Air traffic Control Officers are encouraged to put forward suggestions for
improving the general operating efficiency of the Service. Such suggestions
should be put through the normal channels to the Project Coordinator, FISS.
4.17.2Voluntary incident reporting and how it is important. Moreover if controller gets 4
airproxs in six months he will be withdrawn from desk and he will be retrained
and revalidated.
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CHAPTER 5
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1
Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO)-Shift Supervisor: Under the supervision
of the Chief Air Traffic Control Officer (CATCO)-Operations the officer's duties will
be as follows:
5.1.1 Supervise operations at the FlC during his/her tour of duty

5.1.2 Supervise and/or train ATS personnel assigned to FIC during his/her tour of duty
5.1.3 Monitor the training of ATS personnel and submit training reports where
applicable to the Training Office or Chief Air Traffic Control Officer (CATCO)Operations;
5.1.4 Initiate SAR action and follow-on until the responsibility is taken over by the ATS
Expert - Operations, the Project Coordinator or other authorized officer;
5.1.5 Supervise operations staff of AIS, AEROCOM and AEROMET in the absence of
their respective heads of section;
5.1.6 Ensure availability of necessary logistics for FIC operations;
5.1.7 Ensure that all equipment is used for their intended purpose;
5.1.8 Ensure cleanliness of the operational rooms and security of all the equipment
and documents therein;
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5.1.9 Record and report equipment malfunctions to the Engineering/Maintenance

section;
5.1.10Assume the responsibilities of the station outside office hours and consult the
Project Coordinator and/or ATS Expert-Operations as necessary;
5.1.11Perform the duties of DATCO or AATCO;
5.1.12Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the ATS-Expert Operations or
his/her designate.
5.2
FIC Duty Air Traffic Control Officer (DATCO): Under the supervision of the Shift
Supervisor-Operations the officer's duties will be as follows:
5.2.1 Provide Flight lnformation Service and alerting service to all known air traffic
operating within Mogadishu FIR;
5.2.2 Co-ordinate air traffic transiting the FIR with the relevant adjacent ACCs/FlCs;
5.2.3 Co-ordinate air traffic departing from and landing at airfields within Mogadishu
FIC with relevant adjacent ACCs/FICs and/or the Project AFIS stations;
5.2.4 Ensure that active flight progress strips are correctly marked and the flight
progress board updated accordingly;
5.2.5 Ensure proper follow-up of air traffic operating to airfields within Mogadishu FIR
by proper recording of flight progress strips.
5.2.6 Advise the Shift Supervisor of overdue and missing aircraft and assist in initiating
necessary action;
5.2.7 Supervise and/or train other staff as assigned.
5.2.8 Ensure that the ATS log book and aircraft movement log books are maintained
properly;
5.2.9 Record all breaches of procedures and irregularities for the attention of the Shift
Supervisor and the Chief Air Traffic Control Officer (CATCO)-Operations;
5.2.10Maintain utility of telephones as per instructions issued from time to time by the
management;
5.2.11In the absence of the shift supervisor, perform his duties;
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5.2.12Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Shift Supervisor, the Chief
Air Traffic Control Officer (CATCO)-Operations or his/her designate.
5.3
FIC Assisting Air Traffic Control Officer (AATCO): Under the supervision of the FIC
Duty Air Traffic Control Officer (DATCO) the officer's duties will be as follows:
5.3.1 Scrutinize all messages received from the SITA/AFTN and take appropriate action.
5.3.2 Prepare flight progress strips as required from the flight plans received via
SITA/AFTN or telephone or at the request of the DATCO.
5.3.3
Accept all incoming telephone calls and decide at his/her own discretion whether,
and with what precedence, calls are to be answered personally by the DATCO,
priority being given to calls concerning aircraft accidents or emergencies.
5.3.4 Bring all incoming NOTAMS to the DATCO's attention.

5.3.5 Maintain the aircraft movement log book.
5.3.6 Supervise and/or train other staff as assigned.
5.3.7 On the night watch at 2359UTC, bind together all the movement messages, flight
progress strips and flight plans for that particular day and store them after
writing clearly the date, month and year on the outside of the bundle.
5.3.8 Perform such other duties as delegated by the DATCO and/or Shift Supervisor.
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CHAPTER 6
Mogadishu FIR
6.1
Mogadishu Flight Information Region (FIR) is fully defined laterally, vertically and
by altitude as follows:
6.1.1 LATERAL LIMITS: Approximately FROM 114000N0432000E CLOCKWISE ALONG

THE NORTHERN COASTLINE INCLUDING SOMALIA TERRITORIAL WATERS TO
105400N 0440200E THEN ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF DJIBOUTI TMA TO
114500N 0441100E EASTWARDS TO 121100N0504600E TO 120000N 0513500E
TO120000N0600000E SOUTH TO 104200N 0600000E THEN SW TO
020000S0440000E WEST TO 020000S0420000E THEN ALONG THE TERRITORIAL
BORDER BETWEEN SOMALIA AND KENYA THEN ALONG THE TERRITORIAL
BORDER BETWEEN ETHIOPIA AND SOMALIA, THEN ALONG THE TERRITORIAL
BORDER BETWEEN SOMALIA AND DJIBOUTI TO 114000N0432000E.
6.1.2 VERTICAL LIMITS:
6.1.2.1
UPPER AIRSPACE
UPPER LIMIT: UNL

LOWER LIMIT: 24,500 ft.
6.1.2.2
LOWER AIRSPACE
UPPER LIMIT: 24,500 ft.

LOWER LIMIT: GROUND/ WATER.
6.2
Mogadishu FIR airspace classification
6.2.1 Mogadishu FIR is classified as class G airspace

6.3
Radio Navigation and Landing Aids
6.3.1 Radio navigation and landing Aids are non-existent in Mogadishu FIR
6.3.2 ATS Communication facilities
6.3.3 High Frequency (HF) communication (including SELCAL) is used to provide Air Traffic
Services for flights overflying Mogadishu FIR from the Flight Information Centre (FIC)
situated in Gigiri, Nairobi Kenya.
6.4
Filing of Flight Plan
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6.4.1 Flight crews of aircraft electing to overfly Mogadishu FIR are expected to comply
with the requirements of the Rules of the Air, Annex 2 and Air Traffic Services
Annex 11.
6.5
Air Traffic Services provided within Mogadishu FIR
6.5.1 Only Flight Information Services (FIS) is provided within Mogadishu FIR
6.5.2 The Flight Information and alerting Service is established at the Mogadishu FIC,
known as FIR control, and the DATCO known as the FIR Controller.
6.5.3 Clearances and Instructions
6.5.4 It should be fully realised that the FIR Controller is not provided with enough
reliable information on all of the flights within the airspace for which he has
limited responsibility to enable him to offer aircraft more than an information
service. Accordingly, the FIR controller will usually have to preface his remarks as
No reported traffic at Flight Level.Reported Traffic at FL.is..You are
informed that .......Climb or descend at own discretion........................ when, in
his opinion, an aircraft should be given certain information which may affect the
conduct of his flight.
6.5.5 Flight information service shall be provided to all aircraft which are likely to be
affected by the information and which are otherwise known to Mogadishu FIC
Note: Flight information service does not relieve the pilot-in-command of an
aircraft of any responsibilities and the pilot-in-command has to make the final
decision regarding any suggested alteration of flight plan.
6.6
Scope of Flight Information Service
6.6.1 Flight Information Service shall include the provision of pertinent

6.6.1.1
SIGMET and AIRMET information
6.6.1.2
Information concerning pre-eruption volcanic activity, volcanic eruption and

volcanic ash clouds;
6.6.1.3
Information concerning the release of radio-active materials or toxic

chemicals
6.6.1.4
Information on changes in the serviceability of navigation aids;
6.6.1.5
Weather condition which make flight under VFR impracticable
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6.6.1.6
Information on changes in condition of aerodromes and associated facilities,

including information on the state of aerodrome movement areas when they
are affected by significant depth of water.
6.6.1.7
Information of unmanned free balloons;
6.6.1.8
Any other information likely to affect safety.
6.7
In addition, the provision of information concerning,
6.7.1 Weather conditions reported or forecast at departure, destination and alternate

aerodromes;
6.7.2 Collision hazards to aircraft operating in Mogadishu airspace
6.7.3 For flights over water areas, in so far as practicable and when requested by a
pilot, any available information such as radio call sign, position, true track, speed
etc. of surface vessels in the area
Note 1: The information in (b), including only known aircraft the presence of
which might constitute a collision hazard to the aircraft concerned, will
sometimes be incomplete and air traffic services cannot assume responsibility
for its issuance at all times or for its accuracy
Note 2: When there is a need to supplement collision hazard information
provided in compliance with (b), or in case of temporary disruption of fight
information service, traffic information broadcasts by aircraft may be applied in
designated airspaces
6.8
General Application
6.8.1 In providing Flight Information Service, ATC does not exercise positive control
over aircraft, or issue clearance to alter course, climb or descend, and it will in
no way relieve the pilot of his responsibilities. Final decisions occasioned by and
advise or information given must be made by the pilot.
6.9
Flight Progress Boards
6.9.1 Flight Progress Boards are laid out so that, taking the top of the board as north,
the reporting points - indicated by the designators - are in rough geographical
relationship.
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Chapter 7
Phraseologies
7.1
Standard Phraseologies for messages between ATC Units.
7.1.1 To obviate mistakes and delays, it is essential that, as far as possible, routine
communications between ATS units whether by telephone or ATS speech circuits,
conform to certain standard phraseologies set forth below. Any such message
will be prefixed by an identification relevant to the type of message to be
passed, or the information being requested.
7.2
It is important to differentiate between the following:-
7.2.1 Transfer of Control Point. A defined point located along the flight path of an
aircraft, at which the responsibility for providing air traffic control service to an
aircraft is transferred from one control unit or control point to the next
NOTE: The location of such a point is agreed between the two ATS units
concerned, and may not necessarily be located on an airspace boundary.
7.2.2 Contact Point. A defined point (position, time or level), along the flight path of an
aircraft, at which it has been instructed to change from the frequency of one
ATSU to that of another.
7.3
All ATC clearances requested and issued will be handled on a controller/controller

basis, and on no account will such tasks be delegated, unless specifically agreed
and authorised in the Letters of Agreement/Procedures (LOA/Ps) with adjacent
ACC/FICs.
7.4
Messages originated by an ATS unit to Mogadishu FIC
7.4.1 Flight plan details.

7.4.1.1
7.4.1.2
7.4.1.3
7.4.1.4
7.4.1.5
Type of plan
Identification
Level proposed
Route and destination
E.O.B.T.
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7.5
Departure Message
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
Aircraft identification
A.T.D.
Estimate (if applicable)
Any restriction (if applicable)
7.6
Messages originated by Mogadishu FIC to another ATSU
7.6.1 Estimate
7.6.1.1
7.6.1.2
7.6.1.3
7.6.1.4
7.6.1.5
7.6.1.6
Aircraft Type
Departure aerodrome
Route and destination
Estimate(s)
Flight level
7.6.2 Revision
7.6.2.1
7.6.2.2
7.6.2.3
New estimate(s)
and/or level
7.6.3 Possible Restrictions to Clearance:

7.6.3.1
7.6.3.2
7.7
Restriction concerned.
Standard Phraseologies for messages between pilots and Mogadishu FIC
7.7.1 In order for pilots to readily identify the status of the service they are receiving,
the call sign "MOGADISHU FLIGHT INFORMATION CENTRE" should be used in
aeronautical mobile communications to identify the ATS unit as well as the
service provided, i.e. FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE'. This will avoid any
possible confusion with a unit providing Air traffic control service which is
identified by the call sign 'AREA CONTROL CENTRE'.
7.7.2 The word "FLIGHT AND CENTRE" may be omitted after initial contact has been
established i.e. MOGADISHU INFORMATION'
7.7.3 If at any time it is apparent that the pilot is not aware that Area Control Service is
not provided, the pilot should immediately be informed of this fact using the
following phraseology: "AREA CONTROL SERVICE NOT REPEAT NOT PROVIDED"
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CHAPTER 8
Coordination Procedures
8.1
Coordination between Mogadishu FIC and the adjacent FIRs shall be effected in
respect of IFR and VFR flights, in order to ensure continued flight information
service and/or Air Traffic Control service to such aircraft in specified areas or
along specified routes.
8.1.1 Such coordination shall be effected in accordance with the Letters of

Agreement/Procedures (LOA/Ps) between the ATS units concerned.
8.1.2 Where coordination of flights is effected in accordance with Para. 5.1 above, this
shall include transmission of the following information on the flight concerned:
8.1.2.1
appropriate items of the current flight plan; and
8.1.2.2
the time at which last contact was made with the aircraft concerned
8.1.2.3
This information shall be forwarded to the ATS unit in charge of the next FIR in
which the aircraft will operate prior to the aircraft entering such FIR.
8.1.2.4
In order to assist in the identification of strayed or unidentified aircraft and

thereby eliminate or reduce the need for interception, flight plan and flight
progress information for flights along specified routes or portions of routes in
close proximity to FIR boundaries shall also be provided to the ATS units in
charge of the FIRs adjacent to such routes or portions of routes.
8.1.2.5
In circumstances where an aircraft is experiencing an emergency or has

declared minimum fuel, or in any other situation wherein the safety of the
aircraft is not assured, the type of emergency and the circumstances
experienced by the aircraft shall be reported by the transferring unit to the
accepting unit and any other ATS unit that may be concerned with the flight
and to the associated rescue coordination centres, if necessary.
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8.2
Over flights
8.2.1 When air traffic movement messages are received via AFTN/SITA and/or ATS-DS
and/or HF Aero mobile Service (AMS) the DATCO shall:
8.2.1.1
Have flight progress strip(s) prepared by the assisting ATCO.
8.2.1.2
Process and transmit estimate (EST) messages in sufficient time to permit its
receipt by the receiving ATS unit at least 15 minutes before the estimated
time of the aircraft over the transfer points as specified in the Letters of
Agreement with the adjacent ACCs/FlCs.
8.2.1.3
Ensure that co-ordination (CDN) messages are transmitted as soon as

practicable whenever the estimated time of the aircraft over the transfer
point differs by 3 minutes or more from the estimated time originally passed
or when a change of level and/or crossing condition is planned.
8.3
Departing Aircraft into Adjacent FIRs
8.3.1 When air traffic movement messages are received via HF fax and/or HF Aero
mobile Service (AMS) and/or from airborne aircraft the DATCO shall:
8.3.1.1
Have flight progress strip(s) prepared by the assisting ATCO;
8.3.1.2
If they are Flight Plan (FPL) messages, transmit them via SITA/AFTN or ATS-DS
or any other available means, not less than 30 minutes before the estimated
time of the aircraft over the common FIR boundary.
8.3.1.3
Process and transmit estimate (EST) messages in sufficient time to permit its
receipt by the receiving ATS unit at least 15 minutes before the estimated
time of the aircraft over the transfer points as specified in the Letters of
Agreement with the adjacent ACCs/FlCs.
8.3.1.4
Ensure that co-ordination (CDN) messages are transmitted as soon as

practicable when
the estimated time of the aircraft over the transfer
point differs by 3 minutes or more from the estimated time originally passed
or when a change of level and/or crossing condition is planned.
8.3.1.5
Departing aircraft shall climb to requested flight level(s) except as specified in

the Letters of Agreement/Procedures (LOA/Ps) between the ATS units
concerned.
8.3.1.6
In the event of communications failure between the ATS units concerned, a

departing aircraft shall climb only to such a level as can be reached before it
arrives within 10 minutes flying time from the transfer of control point. If
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such a level is lower than that specified in the flight plan, the aircraft shall be
requested to obtain approval for a higher level direct from the accepting unit.
8.3.1.7
In case of flights departing from aerodromes for which, due to their proximity
to the FIR boundary, co-ordination between the transferring ATS unit and the
accepting ATS unit shall be effected before the aircraft concerned departs.
8.3.1.8
In those exceptional cases where the procedures described above cannot be

applied, e.g. in case of communications failure between the ATS units
concerned, the transferring ATS unit will inform the aircraft of the absence of
co-ordination between the two ATS units and will instruct the aircraft to
establish contact with the accepting ATS unit in order to provide it with the
necessary flight data.
8.4
Arriving Aircraft from Adjacent FIRs
8.4.1 When air traffic movement messages are received via AFTN/SITA and or ATS-DS
and/or HF Aero mobile Service (AMS) the DATCO shall:
8.4.1.1
8.4.1.2
Process and pass estimates to destination AFIS station as soon as possible;
8.4.1.3
Pass traffic information to conflicting traffic and co-ordinate as necessary.
8.5
Internal Air Traffic
8.5.1 When air traffic movement messages are received via HF fax and/or HF Aero
mobile Service (AMS) and/or from airborne aircraft the DATCO shall:
8.5.1.1
8.5.1.2
Process and pass estimates to destination AFIS station as soon as possible;
8.5.1.3
Pass traffic information to conflicting traffic and co-ordinate as necessary.
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CHAPTER 9
SEARCH AND RESCUE:
Search and Rescue Responsibilities and Coordination
9.1
General Phases of aircraft emergency
9.1.1 A controller will declare an aircraft emergency, activate Mogadishu Rescue

Coordination Centre (RCC) and inform Mogadishu Rescue Coordination centre as
follows:
9.1.2 Uncertainty phase when:
9.1.2.1
no communication has been received from an aircraft within a period of thirty

minutes after the time a communication should have been received, or
9.1.2.2
from the time an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such

aircraft was first made, whichever is the earlier, or
9.1.2.3
When an aircraft fails to arrive within thirty minutes of the estimated time of
arrival last notified to or estimated by air traffic services units, whichever is
the later, except when no doubt exists as to the safety of the aircraft and its
occupants.
9.1.3 Alert phase when:

9.1.3.1
following the uncertainty phase, subsequent attempts to establish

communication with the aircraft or inquiries to other relevant sources have
failed to reveal any news of the aircraft, or when
9.1.3.2
an aircraft has been cleared to land and fails to land within five minutes of the
estimated time of landing and communication has not been re-established
with the aircraft, or when
9.1.3.3
information has been received which indicates that the operating efficiency of
the aircraft has been impaired, but not to the extent that a forced landing is
likely, except when evidence exists that would allay apprehension as to the
safety of the aircraft and its occupants, or when
9.1.3.4
an aircraft is known or believed to be the subject of unlawful interference.
9.1.4 Distress phase when:
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9.1.4.1
following the alert phase, further unsuccessful attempts to establish

communication with the aircraft and more widespread unsuccessful inquiries
point to the probability that the aircraft is in distress, or when
9.1.4.2
the fuel on board is considered to be exhausted, or to be insufficient to enable

the aircraft to reach safety, or when
9.1.4.3
information is received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the

aircraft has been impaired to the extent that a forced landing is likely, or
when
9.1.4.4
information is received or it is reasonably certain that the aircraft is about to

make or has made a forced landing, except when there is reasonable
certainty that the aircraft and its occupants are not threatened by grave
and/or imminent danger and do not require immediate assistance.
9.2
A controller must immediately inform Mogadishu FIC when an aircraft is in

distress phase.
9.3
The notification will contain the following information in the order listed:
9.3.1 INCERFA, ALERFA or DETRESFA, as appropriate to the phase of the emergency;

9.3.2 agency and person calling;
9.3.3 nature of the emergency;
9.3.4 significant information from the flight plan;
9.3.5 unit which made last contact, time and means used;
9.3.6 last position report and how determined;
9.3.7 colour and distinctive marks of aircraft;
9.3.8 dangerous goods carried as cargo;
9.3.9 any action taken by reporting office; and
9.3.10any other pertinent remarks.
9.4
In addition, Mogadishu Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) will be provided with:
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9.4.1 any useful information on the development of the state of emergency including
distress frequencies available to survivors, as listed in the flight plan but not
normally transmitted; or
9.4.2 Information that the emergency no longer exists.
9.5
Alerting service
9.5.1 When the position of the aircraft is in doubt and alerting service is required in
respect of the flight, the controller will advise Mogadishu RCC.
9.5.2 Information to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an aircraft in a state of
emergency
9.5.3 The controller will inform other aircraft of the nature of the emergency as soon as
practicable.
9.5.4 A Controller aware of aircraft subjected to unlawful interference will not make
reference in air-ground communications to the nature of the emergency.
9.6
Use of communication facilities
9.6.1 A Controller will use all available communication facilities;

9.6.1.1
to establish and maintain communication with an aircraft in a state of

emergency, and
9.6.1.2
to request any news of the aircraft
9.7
Plotting aircraft in a state of emergency
9.7.1 The Controller will plot to determine the position of emergency aircraft and other
aircraft operating in its vicinity, so as to determine its future position and
maximum range of flight.
9.8
Information to the operator
9.8.1 The controller will inform the operator of an aircraft in emergency as soon as
practicable.
9.9
Distress and Urgency Messages
9.9.1 The controller will record distress or urgency messages in ATC Logbook.
9.9.2 The message will contain the following items:
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9.9.2.1
Name of the station making the report if different
9.9.2.2
Identification of the aircraft
9.9.2.3
Nature of the emergency
9.9.2.4
Intention of the pilot in command
9.9.2.5
Present position, level and heading
9.9.2.6
Any other information.
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These LATSIs are to be used in conjunction with the Administrative Instructions

These procedures herein shall be strictly adhered to except in emergency.

2.1 Compliance with the Local ATS instructions contained in this

Failure to comply with the local ATS instructions will be construed to be a

Reference Materials to be used in hand with the LATSIs include:

3.1.1 Mogadishu NOTAM summary

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Certification of ATS Personnel

ATCOs Medical Examination

Illness, Medication and Alcohol

General Administrative Instructions

Searches And Rescue

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1.1.1 Licensing of Air Traffic Controllers in Somalia is to be aligned in order to comply

Aerodrome Control Rating

Approach Control (Procedural) Rating

Area Airways Control (Procedural) Rating

Approach/Area Radar Rating

Such an Air Traffic Control License/Certificate is to be regarded as a general

1.4.1 A Certificate of Validity will be issued in respect of a particular unit in order to

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Certificate of Validity will be issued in accordance with the procedures as follows:

1.5.1 Following an assessment and recommendation by an Officer in Charge and/or

Chairperson-Head of Air Traffic Services or designate

3rd Member- A designated meteorological examiner, a mandatory

Scope of the examination

1.6.1 For Certificate of Validation of Aerodrome Control Rating,

a general background knowledge of ICAO and publications, Air Traffic Control

in Meteorology, a general knowledge of basic Meteorology, an appreciation of