On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a coordinated working session took place aboard the Tanit ship of the Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN), marking the official start of the 2024 summer season. This session, held during the voyage to Marseille from the port of La Goulette, aimed to assess the implementation of recommendations from ministerial working sessions organized by the relevant authorities. These recommendations pertain to the safety of the summer season and the return of Tunisians living abroad. Among the participants were the CEO of CTN, several representatives from the Ministry of Transport, members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives, as well as representatives from the Merchant Marine and Ports Authority, CTN, the Tunisian Transit and Stevedoring Company, and various other stakeholders including Tunisian customs, border police, the Office of Tunisians Abroad, and members of the press.

Ship in the Maghreb

▫️ Mr. Farhat Zouaghi, CEO of CTN, opened the session, which was chaired by Captain Sofiene Alabouchi, emphasizing the importance the state places on the success of the 2024 summer season. He highlighted the efforts to provide the best conditions for the return of Tunisians living abroad. This includes the implementation of several measures aimed at improving service quality and ensuring the readiness of ships through preventive and periodic maintenance work. He also mentioned logistical and human preparation, as well as coordination with all concerned parties to guarantee the safety of travel.

▫️ On the commercial front, CTN continues to offer preferential rates to Tunisians abroad, such as early booking rates available year-round with discounts ranging from 32% to 52%. Discounts are also applied for families of 3 to 7 members, with reductions between 27% and 40%, the « Corail » rate with discounts from 18% to 45%, and the « Marhaba » rate for pedestrians, valid outside peak periods, offering discounts of 50% to 64%.

The Rehabilitation of the Agency…

▫️ Mr. Zouaghi emphasized the company’s social commitment by dedicating 200 discounted tickets and 300 free tickets for low-income families, in coordination with the Office of Tunisians Abroad.

▫️ In addition to dynamic pricing, Mr. Zouaghi indicated that CTN allows members of the Tunisian diaspora to pay for their tickets in two installments: an initial payment of 15% at the time of booking, with the balance due 45 days before departure.

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024,…

▫️ Mr. Zouaghi also stated that the company has taken several measures to enhance passenger experience and reception conditions. These include:

• The rehabilitation of the company’s agency at the port of La Goulette to welcome passengers under better conditions and the strengthening of seasonal staff to assist travelers inside and outside the port.
• The arrangement of an outdoor space dedicated to passengers at the port of La Goulette and the doubling of check-in and passenger control counters from 18 to 36 to facilitate the return of Tunisians.
• The continuation of police and customs procedures aboard the « Carthage » and « Tanit » ships throughout the year to simplify the passage of travelers.
• Regular maintenance of the « Tanit » and « Carthage » ships to ensure the return of Tunisians living abroad under the best conditions.
• The provision of internet services aboard the Tanit and Carthage ships.

▫️ During this session, several…

▫️ During this session, various concerns were raised and several proposals were discussed to further improve port services and onboard ship amenities. These discussions also aimed to enhance the commercial profitability of the national company and the efficiency of its operations. Participants called for a collective mobilization to ensure the success of the summer season and to satisfy visitors to Tunisia as well as Tunisians returning to the country.

▫️ Following the session, the delegation participating in this inaugural voyage conducted a reconnaissance visit to explore the various components of the Tanit ship, understand the travel operations, and learn about the administrative services offered to passengers onboard.

▫️ Mr. Farhat Zouaghi, CEO of CTN, opened the session, which was chaired by Captain Sofiene Alabouchi, emphasizing the importance the state places on the success of the 2024 summer season. He highlighted the efforts to provide the best conditions for the return of Tunisians living abroad. This includes the implementation of several measures aimed at improving service quality and ensuring the readiness of ships through preventive and periodic maintenance work. He also mentioned logistical and human preparation, as well as coordination with all concerned parties to guarantee the safety of travel.

▫️ On the commercial front, CTN continues to offer preferential rates to Tunisians abroad, such as early booking rates available year-round with discounts ranging from 32% to 52%. Discounts are also applied for families of 3 to 7 members, with reductions between 27% and 40%, the « Corail » rate with discounts from 18% to 45%, and the « Marhaba » rate for pedestrians, valid outside peak periods, offering discounts of 50% to 64%.

Session de travail coordonnée sur le navire Tanit

Objectifs et participants de la session

The Rehabilitation of the Agency…

▫️ Mr. Zouaghi emphasized the company’s social commitment by dedicating 200 discounted tickets and 300 free tickets for low-income families, in coordination with the Office of Tunisians Abroad.

Mesures de sécurité pour la saison estivale 2024

▫️ In addition to dynamic pricing, Mr. Zouaghi indicated that CTN allows members of the Tunisian diaspora to pay for their tickets in two installments: an initial payment of 15% at the time of booking, with the balance due 45 days before departure.

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024,…

Préparation logistique et humaine

▫️ Mr. Zouaghi also stated that the company has taken several measures to enhance passenger experience and reception conditions. These include:

• The rehabilitation of the company’s agency at the port of La Goulette to welcome passengers under better conditions and the strengthening of seasonal staff to assist travelers inside and outside the port.
• The arrangement of an outdoor space dedicated to passengers at the port of La Goulette and the doubling of check-in and passenger control counters from 18 to 36 to facilitate the return of Tunisians.
• The continuation of police and customs procedures aboard the « Carthage » and « Tanit » ships throughout the year to simplify the passage of travelers.
• Regular maintenance of the « Tanit » and « Carthage » ships to ensure the return of Tunisians living abroad under the best conditions.
• The provision of internet services aboard the Tanit and Carthage ships.

▫️ During this session, several…

Tarifs préférentiels pour les Tunisiens vivant à l'étranger

▫️ During this session, various concerns were raised and several proposals were discussed to further improve port services and onboard ship amenities. These discussions also aimed to enhance the commercial profitability of the national company and the efficiency of its operations. Participants called for a collective mobilization to ensure the success of the summer season and to satisfy visitors to Tunisia as well as Tunisians returning to the country.

▫️ Following the session, the delegation participating in this inaugural voyage conducted a reconnaissance visit to explore the various components of the Tanit ship, understand the travel operations, and learn about the administrative services offered to passengers onboard.