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MINE ACTION SERVICES
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COMMERCIAL MINE ACTION
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BACKGROUND |
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| Since 1991 MECHEM has been actively involved in commercial mine clearance operations (as evidenced by the MECHEM Track Record. During this period MECHEM personnel have gained valuable experience in the planning and execution of mine action operations worldwide and has established itself as a world leader in the field of commercial demining. |
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Cached War Debris found |
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| Extensive research and development in the field of counter landmine operations and demining over a period of three decades has created a capacity and a capability to effectively and cost-efficiently execute mine action operations. MECHEM has successfully completed numerous contracts with the United Nations and other clients in various regions of the world, and is registered with the United Nations as a commercial demining company. MECHEM is fully conversant with the international governing regulations and directives, in particular the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and ensures compliance thereof. |
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MECHEM in Africa |
Detonating a magnetically activated mine |
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COMMERCIAL MINE ACTION SERVICES |
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| MECHEM's commercial mine action services includes: |
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surveys, |
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actual mine clearance, |
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battle area clearance, |
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victim assistance, |
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mine risk education, |
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CASSPIR Mine Protected Vehicle with Disc Rollers |
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training in the demining and explosives fields and |
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quality assurance tasks. |
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| We are actively contributing towards the resolution of the global landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) issue. Our clientele includes governments of mine infested countries, Demining companies, donors and sponsors focused on humanitarian demining projects. MECHEM has also developed the capacity to execute developmental contracts. |
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THE MECHEM "TOOLBOX" APPROACH TO DEMINING |
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| "A toolbox cannot repair a broken vehicle - it requires a mechanic to select and use the right tool for the right job!" |
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MECHEM Toolbox |
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| Due to the unique nature of every landmine related situation, a standard or rigid approach is not always the most suitable solution. MECHEM understands that a standard 'one size fits all' solution will not be found, as every landmine related problem is unique to each circumstance demanding a different and specific solution. MECHEM has devised a 'toolbox' approach to effectively deal with each scenario. This approach entails a thorough analysis of the problem (situation) and the creative use of the right tool for the right job. |
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| MECHEM empowers its deminer/explosive ordnance disposal operator to the extent that they become the primary component in solving a landmine/UXO issue. MECHEM's approach to the task of demining/EOD is to: |
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Collect as much information as possible with regard to the conditions and circumstances relevant to the situation. |
MECHEM Vehicle Mine Detection System in Operation
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Intensive training of all relevant personnel in the nature and the scope of each problem. |
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Ensuring the availability of a "TOOLBOX" of the best and latest technology and equipment for the cost effective and safe solution of the problem. |
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Train all its personnel in the effective use of available technology and equipment. |
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Train its project managers, supervisors and team leaders to analyse and evaluate the factors influencing the solution to any landmine problem and then to use the "RIGHT TOOL" for the "RIGHT JOB". |
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Manual Deminer |
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| The use of manual and mechanical methods of demining then depends on the requirements of the task, and using the "TOOLBOX APPROACH " to the advantage of its clients. |
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Mine Action Services
