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06ZAGREB232
2006-02-22 11:14:00
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Embassy Zagreb
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COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USCG TEAM, BEAM, KENNEY, MORGAN, HENIGHAN, JACOBS AND EXBS PROGRAM MANAGER MAGOULAS VISITING ZAGREB FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 1, 2006

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UNCLAS ZAGREB 000232 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA PARM ETTC PREL KSTS HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USCG TEAM, BEAM,
KENNEY, MORGAN, HENIGHAN, JACOBS AND EXBS PROGRAM MANAGER
MAGOULAS VISITING ZAGREB FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 1, 2006

REF: COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 061325Z FEB 06

UNCLAS ZAGREB 000232

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA PARM ETTC PREL KSTS HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USCG TEAM, BEAM,
KENNEY, MORGAN, HENIGHAN, JACOBS AND EXBS PROGRAM MANAGER
MAGOULAS VISITING ZAGREB FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 1, 2006

REF: COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 061325Z FEB 06


1. In response to reftel, Embassy Zagreb and Export Control
and Border Security Program, welcome and grant country
clearance to the following US Coast Guard Team and Program
Managers for EXBS Program:

A. Clare Wilson Beam, GS-12/13, USCG International Affairs

B. CAPT Frederick Kenney, O-6, USCG District 1

C. LCDR Jeffrey Morgan, O-4, USCG International Port
Security Program

D. LT John Henighan, O-3, USCG District 17

E. MKC John Jacobs, E-6, USCG ELC Baltimore

F. Anna Magoulas, Program Manager, Department of State


2. The team will visit Zagreb, Split, Ploce, Dubrovnik,
island of Vis and city of Rijeka from February 20-March 1.
Port of Split, island of Vis and port of Ploce will be
visited from February 22-24, Port of Dubrovnik on February
25th and Rijeka will be visited on February 27th. The team
will be meeting with Harbor Masters, MOD and MOI
representatives, operational and vessels experts as well as
visiting Croatian state sea border and maritime police
operational units.


3. Organizations and locations to be visited:

A. Country team at US Embassy Zagreb

B. Ministry of Interior, Maritime and Border Police, HQ and
operational units

C. Ministry of Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development, HQ
and field units (Harbor Masters)

D. Ministry of Defense (Navy),operational units


4. Points of contact for this visit are Donald Johnston,
EXBS Advisor who can be reached at (385-1) 661-2241 or by
cell at (385-91)792-9916 and Olga Crnogorcic, EXBS Program
Assistant who can be reached by phone at (385-1)661-2477 or
by cell at (385-91)542-1501. In addition, the Marine Guard
at Post One can be reached 24 hours/day at (385-1) 661-2400.
More information on the Embassy can be found on our website:
www.usembassy.hr.


5. Hotel reservations for Beam, Jacobs, Morgan, Henighan,
Kenney and Magoulas have been made at the Esplanade Hotel in
Zagreb for the nights detailed in your country clearance
request. Reservations have also been made at the Hotel Park
in Split, Hotel in Vis and Excelsior Hotel in Dubrovnik for

the days scheduled. Taxis are widely available at the
airports for transport to the Hotel. Transportation from
Split to Ploce, Split to Dubrovnik and Zagreb to Rijeka and
back has been arranged through the Ministry of Interior,
Maritime Police.


6. MONEY: Credit cards are widely accepted in Zagreb. The
embassy cashier is open mornings, Monday through Friday, for
accommodation exchange (personal and/or traveler's checks
are accepted) for USG personnel only. ATM machines
dispensing local currency are ubiquitous and accept most US-
bank ATM cards (PLUS and CIRRUS). There is also an ATM
machine available in the Embassy building. The Croatian
kuna is currently trading at 6.11 to the dollar.


7. THREAT ASSESSMENT AND SECURITY GUIDANCE: Croatia has a
relatively low crime rate. Travelers should, however, take
normal precautions and exercise common sense, as they are
sometimes the targets of pickpockets, especially on public
transportation and in crowded markets. All personnel should
notify the RSO of any threats, security incidents, or
questions.


8. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring a photo ID
(e.g., passport) with you for entry into the Embassy.
Visitors who have State Department building passes may bring
those for entrance to mission facilities. Visitors desiring
unescorted access into Embassy buildings must ensure that
their headquarters provide the following information via
front-channel cable: name, date of birth, security clearance
level (if any) and arrival and departure dates.


9. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Travelers are required to notify
their Embassy control officer in advance if they plan to
bring laptop or palmtop computers for use inside the
Embassy. In accordance with State Department regulations
all such devices must be approved in advance by post ISSO
and RSO. Travelers must also receive a briefing about
restrictions and usage of the equipment. The Embassy
control officer must request approval for the equipment from
the ISSO and RSO and, if approved, arrange the required
briefing upon traveler's arrival before the devices will be
permitted inside the building.


10. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE: The Embassy health unit is


staffed full-time and can assist in emergency situations.
Travelers should bring with them a supply of any required
medications adequate for the duration of their stay. Many
newer medications are not available in Croatia. Recommended
immunizations for Croatia include typhoid and hepatitis A
and B. Travelers should be aware that the standard of
health care in Croatia decreases markedly outside of Zagreb.


11. TRAVEL WARNINGS: All travelers should be aware of the
Department of State's latest travel warnings and public
announcements, available on the Consular Affairs internet
website at http://travel.state.gov
FRANK