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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.