Visiting seafarers to get better internet access

Published: March 8, 2021, 5:14 p.m.

Visiting seafarers will have better access to internet, toll calls and support services thanks to a funding boost from the government. A law change will see part of the maritime levy go towards support services run by the Seafarers Welfare Board. Transport Minister Michael Wood told Sally Murphy Covid-19 has hit seafarers hard.