The Sixth ATS Coordination meeting of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region (BOBASIO/6) Eden Island, Seychelles, 2 nd November -4 th November 2016. Agenda Item 6-ATM Coordination (ATM Contingency Plan- Level 1 and Level 2) AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY PLAN ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE (Presented by the Philippines and Singapore) SUMMARY This paper presents the background information of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) contingency plan arrangement between the Philippines and Singapore as well as details on the routes and flight levels available during the period when Air Traffic Service (ATS) services are limited or not available in the Manila or Singapore FIR. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 ICAO Annex 11 stipulates that air traffic services authorities shall develop and promulgate contingency plans for implementation in the event of disruption, or potential disruption, of air traffic services and related supporting services in the airspace for which they are responsible for the provision of such service. In addition, such contingency plans shall be developed with the assistance of ICAO as necessary, in close coordination with the air traffic services authorities responsible for the provision of services in adjacent portions of airspace and with airspace users concerned. 1.2 In 2012, the ICAO Asia Pacific Office convened the Regional ATM Contingency Plan Task Force (RACP/TF) to assist States in developing the appropriate contingency plan using, as a basis, a regional template and framework for contingency arrangements. 2. DISCUSSION Regional ATM Contingency Plan 2.1 One of the key tasks of the RACP/TF is the development of the guidance material for the Regional ATM Contingency Plan. At the 5th meeting of the RACP/TF in December 2015, the final draft of the Regional ATM Contingency Plan was completed for endorsement at the ATM/SG/5. On having completed the final draft of the Regional ATM Contingency Plan, the RACP/TF would be dissolved and any future revision of the plan and residual tasks arising would be managed by ATM/SG. Page 1 of 5
2.2 Utilizing the guidance in the final draft Regional ATM Contingency Plan, States would be able to engage in discussions that would result in improved coordinated contingency response capability in the Region and eventually develop and implement a robust, coordinated ATM contingency plan. ATM Contingency Plan between Manila and Singapore FIRs 2.3 Using the final draft of Regional ATM Contingency Plan, the Philippines and Singapore commenced discussions on the contingency arrangements between Manila FIR and Singapore FIR. 2.4 In the event of partial or total disruption to the provision of ATS and/or of the related support services in the Manila or Singapore FIR, the ATM Contingency Plan for Manila FIR or Singapore FIR shall be activated to ensure the continued safety of air navigation in the Manila FIR and Singapore FIR. The contingency measures set out in the ATM Contingency Plan are applicable in cases of unexpected interruptions in ATS caused by natural occurrences or other circumstances, which, in one way or another, may impair or totally disrupt the provision of ATS and/or of the related support services in the Manila FIR or Singapore FIR. 2.5 The ATM Contingency Plan provides the ATS procedures and contingency route structure using published ATS routes, where practicable, that will allow aircraft operators to transit between the Manila FIR and Singapore FIR during periods of limited or no ATS. Contingency Route and Flight Level Structure 2.6 In the event of disruption of the ATC services provided by Manila or Singapore, contingency routes will be specified to ensure safety of flight and to facilitate limited flight operations commensurate with the prevailing conditions. 2.7 Existing ATS routes form the basis of the contingency routes to be used, and a flight level allocation scheme (FLAS) introduced to minimize potential points of conflict and to limit the number of aircraft operating simultaneously in the system under reduced air traffic services. The contingency route structure for international flights is detailed in Appendix A. 2.8 Additional unpublished contingency routes may be developed tactically and promulgated by NOTAM as and when circumstances require, such as in the case of volcanic ash cloud, radioactive cloud or severe weather event. 2.9 During the contingency period, ATS including ATC services may not be available, particularly communications and surveillance services. In cases where services are not available, a NOTAM will be issued providing the relevant information. The contingency plan provides for limited flight information and alerting services to be provided. 2.10 As and where dictated by circumstances, international flights that have not yet departed may be temporarily suspended until a full assessment of the prevailing conditions has been determined and sufficient air traffic services restored. 2.11 In May 2016, the Civil Aviation of Philippines and Civil Aviation of Singapore convened a bilateral meeting in the Philippines to finalise and formalize the ATM Contingency Plan arrangements between Manila FIR and Singapore FIR into a Letter of Agreement. The details of the ATM Contingency Plan will also be incorporated into the respective AIP Philippines and AIP Singapore in early 2017. Page 2 of 5
3. ACTION BY THE MEETING 3.1 The meeting is invited to: a) note the information contained in this paper; and b) urged States to develop their own States ATM Contingency Plan taking reference to the final draft of the Regional ATM Contingency Plan; c) urged States to collaborate to complete the contingency plans required for Asia Pacific Region; and d) discuss any relevant matters as appropriate.. Page 3 of 5
Appendix A Contingency Routes Structure, Flight Level Allocation Scheme (FLAS) and Transfer of Control and Communication (TOC) Contingency Routes ATS Route Direction FLAS Transfer of Communication (TOC) Remarks CRS-3 N884 (N07 54 00 E112 20 00 LAXOR) East FL310 FL350 Manila At N07 54 00 E112 20 00, contact Manila : -ADS/CPDLC: Logon RPHI Singapore FIR by using -HF: 5655 / 8942 -VHF: 118.9 (LAXOR) CRM-3 N884 (LAXOR CAB) East FL310 FL350 FL390 Naha At CAB, contact Tokyo Radio: -HF: 8903 / 4666 -VHF: 123.9 (LEBIX) Manila FIR by using CRM-4 M767 (JOM TEGID) West FL320 FL360 FL400 Singapore At JOM, contact Singapore ATC: -ADS/CPDLC: Logon WSJC -HF: 5655 / 8942 Manila FIR by using N/A M772 N/A N/A N/A Not applicable. M772 will be suspended. No flight planning is allowed. N/A *N/A Not applicable. Page 4 of 5
Appendix A Contingency Routes Structure, Flight Level Allocation Scheme (FLAS) Page 5 of 5