Seafarers wi-fi connects international sailors with loved ones in Australian-first trial
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Wi-fi is installed on ships docked off the Queensland coast in an Australian-first initiative.
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It is something many people take for granted, but for thousands of seafarers stuck on ships for up to 14 months at a time, internet connectivity is the only way to see their loved ones.
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The joint project is designed to improve the welfare and wellbeing of seafarers
The idea is to expand the project to other ports and remote communities in future
Before the coronavirus pandemic seafarers could access wi-fi at ports while cargo ships were docked, but now the vessels have been forced to anchor several kilometres offshore where a signal is non-existent.
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Swan Hellenic has announced its top management is being strengthened with the arrival of Adria Bono.
The line said the cultural expedition cruise leader brings the connections and insight of twenty years’ unrivalled high-end excursions design and commissioning expertise.
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Adria to the team.
“With her tremendous focus on quality of guest experience and strong relationships with leading excursion partners worldwide, nobody could be better placed to ensure our guests enjoy unforgettably insightful explorations ashore, fully in tune Swan Hellenic’s pioneering heritage,” explained Swan Hellenic chief executive, Andrea Zito.
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Joining as destination management director, Bono will work closely with director of expedition operations, Pierre Thomas, to ensure that the expert lecture, expedition and excursion facets of Swan Hellenic’s cultural expedition cruises complement and enhance one another to the highes