Grassroot movements, strikes and civil commotion are risks that every business must consider in 2023, warned strategic malicious risk advisors, CHC Global. Among the businesses at risk is the cruise ship sector with its many tour offerings ashore, sometimes in remote locations. These disruptions are [Read more...]
The UK Government has chartered Tallink’s ‘Silja Europa’to house the British police during the G7 meeting next month. She will be berthed at Falmouth, and used to accommodate about 1,000 officers who will help safeguard the G7 summit. “In order to secure further essential capacity, [Read more...]
On 5th May, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its final two guidance stages on the steps required to restart cruises from US ports. In a detailed report, the CDC mapped out stricter restrictions that will provide a clear path for [Read more...]
In April, the US Coast Guards Cruise Ship National Centre of Expertise (NCOE) provided information to cruise ship owners and operators regarding new requirements established with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. In short, the USCG said that [Read more...]
Global trade association Interferry, which represents ferry operators worldwide, has welcomed European Union (EU) plans for a voluntary Digital Green Certificate (DGC) to facilitate safe travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interferry has urged other countries to consider something similar for international travel in time for [Read more...]
The New South Wales (NSW) police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the docking and disembarkation of passengers from the ‘Ruby Princess’ at Sydney last month. After being tasked by the NSW Premier to conduct initial investigations, NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller announced last week that [Read more...]