Ref.: N1-1 EMX0267 27 March 2012 To: States, Territories and International Organizations Subject: ICAO/FAA Aerodrome Certification Inspector Workshop for the Caribbean Region (English) (Sint Maarten, 11 to 15 June 2012) Action Required: Register participation by 18 May 2012 Sir/Madam: I have the honour to invite your Administration to participate in the ICAO/FAA Aerodrome Certification Inspector Workshop for the Caribbean (CAR) Region to be held in Sint Maarten, from 11 to 15 June 2012, hosted by the Department of Civil Aviation of Sint Maarten with the support of the Princess Juliana International Airport. The main objectives of the workshop are to train participants on how to conduct: an airport inspection; preparation for the inspection; the phases of the inspection; post-inspection out-briefing; and post-inspection data entries and communication with the airport. The event is addressed to aerodrome inspectors from the Civil Aviation Authorities and aerodrome operators of States and Territories of the ICAO CAR Region and representatives of invited international organizations are expected to attend. The workshop will be conducted in English language only. The Provisional Agenda/Programme of the workshop will be sent in due course. The general information for participants is in Attachment A to this letter. I request that you register participants by sending the Registration Form (Attachment B) completed for each participant to this office by 18 May 2012....2/.. North American, Central American and Caribbean Office Av. Presidente Masaryk No. 29 3 Col. Polanco, México City, C.P. 11570, MEXICO Tel. + 52 55 52503211 Fax. + 52 55 52032757 E-mail: icaonacc@icao.int Website: www.mexico.icao.int
2 If you require further information regarding the workshop, please contact Mr. Jaime Calderon, Regional Officer, Aerodromes and Ground Aids, jcalderon@icao.int, or Mrs. Deborah Guerra, Assistant, dguerra@icao.int. Accept, Sir/Madam, the assurances of my highest consideration. Enclosures: A General Information B- Registration Form Loretta Martin Regional Director North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) Regional Office
ATTACHMENT A International Civil Aviation Organization North American, Central American and Caribbean Office (NACC) ICAO/FAA Aerodrome Certification Inspector Workshop for the Caribbean Region Princess Juliana International Airport Training Room Sint Maarten, 11 to 15 June 2012 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Address and contact numbers Contact: Richard van Dinter Inspector Aerodromes/ATS Airport Road #69 St. Maarten Telephone: +1-721 545-2024 +1-721 545-4226 E-mail : Richard.vanDinter@sintmaartengov.org 2. Local transportation The recommended methods of transportation are taxis. 3. Money exchange The Guilder (NAFL) is the national currency. The selling rate is 1 US$ = 1.82 NAFL and the exchange rate is 1 US$ = 1.77 NAFL. US dollars are accepted everywhere on the island. 4. Credit cards The international credit cards usually accepted in shopping centers, hotels and restaurants are: American Express (AMEX); Diners, MasterCard and Visa. 5. Commercial working hours Banking hours are generally from 08.30 15.30 hours from Monday to Friday 6. Visas To be verified at embassies and consulates in respective States. 7. Hospitals Participants should have medical insurance or medical coverage from their respective government to meet expenses, if any, towards sickness or a medical emergency during the above program. ICAO or the Civil Aviation Department of Sint Maarten or the Government of Sint Maarten takes no responsibility to meet expenses in this regard.
A2 If necessary, emergency services are available in Sint Maarten; for information inquire at your hotel. 8. Departure tax A departure tax of US$35.00 must be paid by everyone leaving the country. Check with your airline as for certain airlines the airport tax is included in the airfare. 9. Others For more detailed information, please visit the official tourism website of Sint Maarten at http://www.vacationstmaarten.com. 10. Lodging Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino MAHO, Sint Maarten Tel.: +599 545-2115 or +1-721 545-2115 Fax.: +599 545-3604 or +1-721 545-3604 Web: www.sonesta.com Reservation / Promo Code: ICAO 1. E.P RATES (meaning no meals included) US$115.00 Plus 21% service and tax per room per night (single or double occupancy. 2. B.P (meaning Breakfast Plan included) US$125.00 plus 21% service and tax per room per night based on single occupancy. For two persons add US$10.00 per night for the additional person. 3. All-inclusive (meaning all meals included) US$175.00 per room per person per night (taxes are included) US$110.00 per room per person per night based on double occupancy (taxes included). Note: TAXI fare to or from the airport approximately US$7.00. Summit Resort Hotel Jordan Rd #42 Cupecoy Beach, Sint Maarten +1-721 545-2150, +1-718 775-3250 or 701-5010. Email: info@thesummitresort.com and the web address: www.thesummitresort.com. 1. Premium Water View US$118.13 per night plus tax and service charges of 20.75% for a total per night of US$142.64 2. Deluxe Water View US$102.38 per night plus tax and service charges of 20.75% for a total per night of US$123.62 3. Deluxe Garden View US$86.63 per night tax and service charges of 20.75% for a total per night of US$104.60 Note: TAXI fare to or from the airport is of approximately US$12.00
A3 Travel Inn Hotel Airport Rd # 15 Simpson Bay, St Maarten Http://www.travelinnhotel.com E-mail: info@travelinnhotel.com +1-721 545-3353 1. King Room US$79.00 (Taxes Included) 2. Double Room US$89.00 (Taxes Included) Note: TAXI fare to or from the airport is of approximately US$7.00 Towers at Mulletbay Rhine Rd.# 28 Mulletbay, Sint Maarten E-mail: towersacct@yahoo.com (1-721) 545-3069, (1-800) 414-6058 Studio accommodations $120.00 plus 20% (15% service + 5% government tax) Note: TAXI fare to or from the airport is of approximately US$10.00 END