The EU has announced its intention to renew the asset freezing measures imposed on the 48 individuals listed on its sanctions against Tunisia on the grounds of their “responsibility for misappropriating state funds”. At the time of this bulletin, these
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On 28 January 2016, Council Regulation 101/2011 which imposes financial sanctions against individuals in Tunisia was extended until 31 January 2017. There are 48 people currently subject to the asset freeze, having been deemed responsible for misappropriating Tunisian state funds…
Cruise Ship Terrorism: “The Elephant in the Room” for 2015
By Jim Walker
We are just a few hours before placing 2015 is in our rear view mirror as we start upon a fresh New Year. So what are the memories which come to mind when we think of taking a cruise in…
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Why Haven’t Costa and MSC Fired Their Security Chiefs?
By Jim Walker
Security failed the tourists from the Costa and MSC cruise ships visiting Tunisia last week. The result: 17 dead cruise passengers and two dozen injured.
Tunisia acknowledges it. The risk of jihadists attacking tourists was readily foreseeable. Security analysts and…
With Fingers Crossed, Cruise Lines Start Media Campaign to Downplay Threat of Terrorism
By Jim Walker
The cruise industry’s favorite publication, Travel Weekly, just published an article titled After Tunis attack, Impact on Cruise Sales Pondered.
The article speculates whether cruise sales will drop following the Islamic State’s massacre of cruise passenger’s in Tunis last…
Update on Terror Attack Against Cruise Tourists in Tunis
By Jim Walker
As the death toll increases in Tunis, the former Director of Princess Cruises says that cruise security was lax and the cruise lines failed to assess the danger associated with sailing passengers into Tunis.
Commander Mark Gaouette told IHS Maritime…
Who Said the Biggest Whopper at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015?
By Jim Walker
Anyone who has attended a Cruise Shipping Miami convention knows that cruise executives make comments which hype the cruise industry.
It’s interesting to attend the convention and watch the cast of characters. Who will say the greatest whopper in their…
Terrorists Kill Tourists as Costa Fascinosa and MSC Splendida Visit Tunis
By Jim Walker
Newspapers are reporting that several gunmen stormed a popular museum in Tunis, Tunisia today killing 17 tourists, as well as a police officer and Tunisian civilians. Some news accounts report that as many as two dozen people were also injured. Two…
Tunisia’s Path to Post-Revolution Elections
By Cov Africa
Since passing its new constitution in January 2014—which has been described by some as one of the most progressive in the region—Tunisia has continued its post-revolution transition to a permanent government. Most recently, in early May 2014, Tunisia’s 217-member National…