Free VoIP calls for seafarers to Turkey and Syria
(Posted on 10/02/23)
In the wake of the recent devastating earthquakes, KVH has announced that it is now offering free VoIP calls to Turkey and Syria for seafarers, anticipating that this service will be available through the end of February 2023. Seafarers can use their KVH TracNet hybrid terminals and TracPhone VSAT-only terminals to connect with family, friends, and loved ones affected by the devastating earthquakes in southeast Turkey, near the border of Syria.
“KVH is proud to stand with other maritime organizations supporting seafarers impacted by the recent earthquakes,” says David Tropp Hag, Vice President of Sales in KVH’s EMEA region. “Our thoughts are with the people impacted by this tragedy and the seafarers who may be far from home and worried about loved ones. We recognize that seafarers are often challenged with communicating at sea and hope that this gesture will provide a means of connecting with friends and family during this troubling time.”
Latest News
Industry statement on recent Red Sea attacks on shipping
(Posted on 09/07/25)ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO have released a joint industry statement... Read more
NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers establishes new JV with DP World
(Posted on 08/07/25)NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Limited, a joint venture between Algoma Central Corporation and Nova Marine... Read more
Julia Ju appointed The Swedish Club’s new Chief Executive in Hong Kong
(Posted on 08/07/25)The Swedish Club has announced the appointment of Julia Ju as the new Chief Executive and Area Manager... Read more
INTERCARGO condemns attack on bulk carrier Magic Seas
(Posted on 07/07/25)The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has condemned the recent armed attack... Read more
NORDEN sells two additional vessels
(Posted on 02/07/25)NORDEN has announced that they have sold two additional vessels, one Supramax bulk carrier and one MR... Read more
Columbia Group backs Turkey as global shipping leader
(Posted on 02/07/25)Columbia Group CEO, Mark O’Neil, has paid tribute to Turkey’s ‘resilient and innovative... Read more
Pacific Basin signs MOU to enhance access to green fuels
(Posted on 27/06/25)Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, one of the world’s leading dry bulk shipping companies, has signed... Read more
Major milestone for nuclear-powered ships as IMO agrees outdated regulations revision
(Posted on 27/06/25)The IMO has formally agreed to start the revision of outdated regulations for nuclear-powered ships.... Read more
Unique Snapshot highlights true state of bullying and harassment
(Posted on 25/06/25)In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors... Read more
Seafarers must not be made scapegoats, says InterManager
(Posted on 25/06/25)The threat of prosecution from a criminal investigation should never be held against an individual seafarer... Read more
