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IHMA warns of cruise increase security implications

13th June 2014 - 13:30 GMT | by Philip Rood in Southampton

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Worldwide growth in the cruise ship industry is set to present major security challenges for ports moving forward, according to the new President of the International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA).

The cruise ship business has expanded by an average of some seven percent a year since 1990 and growth trends are set to continue as new markets for passengers such as China are attracted to the prospect of a holiday afloat, supplementing the consistent growth of European and North American passengers.

Over 21 million passengers are set to travel on cruise ships this year and cruise lines are eagerly chasing

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