DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCES. Contractor shall comply with the Aircraft Diplomatic Landing and over fly Clearance Procedures as outlined in Appendix 4.
DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCES. One lesson learned from the collaboration between the Netherlands and Sweden relates to diplomacy. Before a military vessel can enter a country’s territorial waters it normally needs clearance from that country’s authorities. Typically, the embassy of the country of the ship in question will make the request for diplomatic clearance. In the case of HNLMS Xxxxx xx Xxxx, the fact that the ship was Dutch but with a Swedish-led contingent complicated this process.285 Initially, the plan was for the Netherlands to apply on behalf of both Sweden and the Netherlands.286 This proved unworkable, however, and instead the Swedish and Dutch Embassies both had to submit separate applications.287 Consequently, it became key, but not always easy, to communicate to the receiving country that they were part of the same ship, sharing one platform.288 According to one interviewee, delayed diplomatic clearance meant that the CB90s could not land in Djibouti as they did not have the required paperwork.289 284 Interviews 12, 17 and 19. 285 Interview 22. 286 Interview 2. 287 Interview 17. 288 Interview 2. 289 Interview 27. FOI-R--4101--SE Similarly, arranging diplomatic activities, including for example representation events, became a slightly more complex process. For an EUNAVFOR vessel, these would normally be organised through the national embassy. With a Dutch flagship under a Dutch CO, hosting an FHQ under a Swedish Force Commander, the procedure appears to have been somewhat less straightforward. At times, this meant that both the Swedish and the Dutch embassies, as well as the EU Delegation were involved. The larger number of parties involved automatically increased the complexity in terms of coordinating schedules and aims.290 Linked to this was the fact that any activities on Somali territory required Somali consent. Given the ongoing political developments and institution building in Somalia, it was important to ensure that the mission communicated with all the appropriate parties.
DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCES. 48.1 Some countries (e.g. UAE) are able to give ‘blanket clearance’ allowing aircraft to operate under one call sign for several flights. This allows more schedule flexibility in the event of a delay, as individual call signs may be limited to operate within 72 hrs of original timings. In addition, some countries (e.g. UAE) will allow operators to apply for 2 or more aircraft variants. In the event of an aircraft going tech, this provides contingency for a different aircraft variant to take it’s place without dip clearance limitations. The Supplier is therefore required to coordinate the application for dip clearance for all flights, offering the Authority as much flexibility as possible to allow for delays and alternative aircraft use.
