Summer: ENTMV takes steps to bring expatriates home

As the summer season draws to a close and expatriates prepare to return to their countries of residence, the government on Wednesday focused on the various measures taken by Algerian Ferries to ensure the return phase of the overseas Algerian community at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nadir Lalbawi.

After a chaotic season Signs of unrestThe National Passenger Maritime Corporation has decided to terminate the services of the Mobidada, which was chartered to strengthen the national fleet, this summer.

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Diaspora return: Lalbawi reviews measures taken by Algerian ferry companies

At a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nadir Lalbawi, the situation of the national shipping company was reviewed, as well as new measures taken by ENTMV to ensure the return of expatriates in better conditions at the end of the summer.

In fact, as part of monitoring the implementation of the directive of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the proper care of military personnel, Algerian communities abroad. As we approach the end of summer 2024, the Ministry’s official press release reminds us of this.

Stunning figures for maritime passenger transport

Speaking on Algerian Radio’s Channel 1 World, Nadia Rabia, General Manager of the GATMA Group, reviewed the figures achieved this summer and the situation of national shipping companies, which have suffered strong disruptions.

A reminder to ensure the transport of all passengers this summer. ENTMV plans 340 border crossings to France, Italy and Spain. And this, To allow more 510,000 tourists spend the summer in Algeria.

However, things did not go as planned. The Moby Dada vessel had a chaotic start to its career in Algeria, slowing down the company’s ambitious plans, which were also disrupted by multiple breakdowns.

In addition, the national shipping company has operated only 173 voyages since June last year, transporting a total of 146,000 passengers and 43,000 vehicles.

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