EOD, Survey Clearance and Mine Risk Education in Somalia

EOD, Survey, Clearance and Mine Risk Education in Somalia

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BACKGROUND

In 2012, TDI were tasked with providing a range of mine action services in support of AMISOM in South Central Somalia. The initial contract was for a period of one year which was then extended by an additional year.

ACTION

TDI provided 3x MRE Teams and 3x EOD Teams to carry out explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), survey, mine risk education (MRE) training, planning, supervising, conducting internal quality assurance and monitoring of operations. TDI employed over 200 local nationals in the regions in which the company worked, providing job opportunities and training along the way.

OUTCOME

The TDI teams delivered risk education to over 132,600 recipients in total and cleared 2,466 items of unexploded ordnance, predominantly from the regions of Gedo and Galgaduud. The teams also destroyed 1,098 items of small arms ammunition (SAA).

BAC was conducted on 558,751m² of contaminated land which was cleared and given back to the local communities for future productive use.

TESTIMONIALS

“Exceeded all my expectations on this work, the professionalism and standard of the work process was exceptional... TDI played a big part in keeping my schedule on track.”

“I have found TDI to be very thorough and professional in carrying out their demining activities and I have no hesitation in recommending their services to prospective clients.”

“TDI continues to adapt to the changing requirements of the operational environment and we would have no reservations on recommending them for inclusion in further projects in challenging conditions.“

“TDI have conducted all operations with professionalism, enthusiasm and initiative. They have kept production going during extreme weather, when other subcontractors have not been able to maintain their operations.”

“The work completed to date has been to a standard exceeding expectations of WesternGeco.”

“(TDI) have conducted themselves in a professional and dedicated manner in all interaction with the Sudanese authorities and local population. In addition to this they have worked closely with the National Mine Action Centre when required and cooperated fully with all our partners in Darfur for which we are very grateful.”

“I am indebted to TDI for the intense and comprehensive training of Sibro’s National EOD Operators and the continuing mentorship of these teams…It is my fervent hope that TDI should continue its good work”

“We can certify that the professional relationship established early last year has yielded success in implementing a complex project and delivering the expected results. We value TDI as a reliable partner and are extremely satisfied with the cooperation to date.”

They have provided a professional and high level of clearance support as well as project management throughout the contract period. We would recommend them to any future contractor.”

It is very impressive to see how much you and the team have managed to achieve in extremely challenging circumstances. The project is really building momentum.

In May 2020, armoured vehicles of the Force had been silted up for several days so a recovery truck was needed. TDI personnel were escorted to the site and did an outstanding and effective job of assisting the vehicles. I would like to personally thank all those involved for their professionalism and their reactivity.

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