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### Viewing cable 04WELLINGTON951, NEW ZEALAND ASSESSES VIABILITY OF NEW AIRCRAFT

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04WELLINGTON951 | 2004-11-16 00:58 | 2011-04-28 00:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Wellington

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    This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.

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    UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 WELLINGTON 000951

    SIPDIS

    DEPT FOR EAP/ANP, OES/OA
    BANGKOK FOR ESTH

    E.O. 12958: N/A
    TAGS: PREL MOPS AY NZ
    SUBJECT: NEW ZEALAND ASSESSES VIABILITY OF NEW AIRCRAFT
    ACCESS IN ANTARCTICA; EYE TOWARDS FIGHTING ILLEGAL FISHING

    ¶1. (SBU) Summary: National Science Foundation (NSF),
    Raytheon, and Embassy representatives attended a logistics
    planning briefing hosted by the NZ Defence Force (NZDF)
    October 14 to assess the viability of allowing Royal NZ Air
    Force P-3K Orion and Boeing 757 aircraft to use the landing
    areas at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.  The use of ice runways
    at McMurdo Station by NZDF P3Ks would significantly increase
    the surveillance area under the GoNZ's Operation Mawsoni,
    which supports the inspection regime of the Commission for
    the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
    (CCAMLR) by locating vessels conducting illegal and
    unregulated fishing (IUU.)  The Boeing 757s would be used to
    offset U.S. C-130 personnel and cargo flights.  While the
    projects present logistic challenges, both are viable, and
    could be underway by the 2006 Antarctic summer season.  As of
    yet, neither project has been officially presented to members
    of the NZ Government.  The reps from NSF and Raytheon (who
    provide logistical services for USG operations in Antarctica)
    agreed at the meeting to look into housing and other
    logistical requirements for the proposed projects.
    Powerpoint presentations have been e-mailed to EAP/ANP and
    OES/OA. End summary.

    CCAMLR Surveillance
    -------------------

    ¶2. (U) Trevor Hughes, Antarctica Policy Unit, Ministry of
    Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) outlined the current status
    of Operation MAWSONI, including the policy and legal aspects.
     Hughes pointed out that even a single P3K flight with
    increased surveillance coverage could significantly deter IUU
    fishing boats.  In concert with MFAT,s Legal Representative,
    Hughes did not foresee any legal problems raised by allowing
    P3K Orion flights into Antarctica.  Hughes noted that under
    Article 1.2 of the Antarctic Treaty, which states that the
    continent can be used "for scientific research, or any other
    peaceful purpose," use of the P3Ks would be allowed, but the
    GoNZ would have to provide prior notification of their use to
    all Antarctic Treaty nations.  He confirmed that the use of
    the aircraft has no military purpose, and is not related to
    NZ's territorial claim in Antarctica.

    Can A P-3K Orion Land At McMurdo?
    ---------------------------------

    ¶3. (SBU) Group Captain Short presented the NZDF's initial
    assessment of how operating P3K flights from McMurdo would
    specifically increase surveillance of the CCAMLR area,
    including patrol area scope and increased time on the ice.
    The flights could triple the area of the Ross Sea under
    surveillance, and a 5-day run in and out of McMurdo could
    produce 24 hours of patrol, versus the current 2 hours using
    Christchurch as the return point.  (NB: This would comprise 3
    6-hour patrols and 6 hours to deploy and redeploy.)

    ¶4. (SBU)  Short noted that overall, the P3K Orion could
    operate under Antarctic conditions.  The aircraft is suitable
    to temperatures as low as )40 degrees Celsius, and the ice
    runway is long enough to accommodate the P3K's 4,600 foot
    take-off length.  Short highlighted potential concerns,
    noting especially that because of the P3K's low wing design,
    exhaust efflux could melt the runway during takeoff.

    ¶5. (SBU) Short also said that the availability of ice
    survival training may limit available personnel, as only
    10-15 aircrew are trained annually.  However, he appeared
    optimistic that with the creation of standard operating
    procedures (SOPs) for ice flights and the crews, increasing
    familiarity with polar flying and McMurdo's facilities, there
    would be a progressive build-up of capabilities.

    Timeline
    --------

    ¶6. (SBU)  Barring hiccups, the NZDF could achieve full PK3
    operations by the 2006 Antarctic Season.  Short noted that
    NZ's continued commitment to the Global War on Terror (GWOT)
    decreased available resources, as did planned upgrades to
    military aircraft.  For now, the NZDF is planning to develop
    SOPs for Antarctic missions by July 2005.  This season, they
    will send two maintenance personnel to the Ice for
    familiarization, and to conduct an exhaust efflux trial.

    The Boeing 757
    --------------

    ¶7. (SBU) Group Captain Short also presented a summary of the
    requirements for landing Boeing 757 (B757) aircraft on the
    ice runway, which appear to be more problematic, although
    overall policies and procedures would mirror those for the
    C-130 flights.  The largest obstacle is that the planes would
    need a new Navigational fit-out, as they do not possess
    TACAN, have no radar, and no GPS.  There is no "GRID"
    navigation system available.  Another concern is that special
    equipment may be needed to load and offload cargo, as the
    hold is 13 ft off the ground.  The airfield was deemed
    suitable, with sufficient length to account for any problems.

    ¶8. (SBU) The proposed B757 flights would be able to handle
    110 passengers each carrying 76 pounds (approx. 16,000 kgs.)
    Short noted that the point of no return in flying to the Ice
    was 80-110 minutes from McMurdo.  Short then pointed out that
    there were a number of procedures and concerns that had not
    been examined in detail, including maintenance procedures for
    the aircraft, risk analysis for the flights, the feasibility
    of holding spare parts on the Ice, etc.  These would be
    addressed dependent on whether or not the project receives
    approval from the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs
    and Trade, neither of which have been briefed at this time.

    Timeline
    --------

    ¶9. (SBU) Short indicated that the NZDF hopes to have draft
    policies by October 2005, and that operations would be
    possible by late 2006.  This program would be an NZDF
    priority decision, but not before 2006.

    Issues for the USG to Consider
    ------------------------------

    ¶10. (SBU)  During the course of the meeting, issues that
    would need to be addressed by the NSF and other USG agencies
    were raised.  Representatives from NSF and Raytheon offered
    to examine each of these, and to keep their GoNZ counterparts
    apprised of developments.  Concerns included:
    - Housing of crew and maintenance staff.
    - Transport to and from Pegasus.
    - Ground handling support and equipment to access the B757
    cargo hold (at 13 ft. high)
    - Housing and shipping of fuel and other spare parts.

    Attendees
    ---------
    (This list is incomplete)
    ¶11. (U) U.S
    Art Brown, National Science Foundation (NSF)
    Michael Hush, Logistics Manager for McMurdo, Raytheon Corp
    Katherine Hadda, Political/Economic Counselor
    Dorothy Rogers, Political Officer
    Warrant Officer Michelle Barkwell, DAO

    New Zealand
    Trevor Hughes, MFAT Antarctic Policy Unit
    Alice Revell, MFAT Antarctic Policy Unit
    Rosemary Paterson, MFAT Legal Division
    Brigadier General Clive Lilley, NZDF
    Air Commander Graham Lintott, NZDF
    Graeme Briggs, NZDF Antarctic Liaison
    Group Captain Short
    Julian Tangere, Antarctica NZ
    Swindells

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