June 2009 (WAM) - Thuraya Telecommunications Company is announcing today major promotions for maritime crew calling. The promotions of the world leading mobile satellite operator are all available for users of the Company's sleek maritime service, ThurayaMarine. The maritime packages are provided in partnership with Thuraya's Maritime Service Providers. Thuraya's maritime calling promotions include a Holiday Promotion for Crew Calling which enables cheaper calls during holiday periods as well as a special Filipino Seafarer Package which has been extended for three months. The Filipino Seafarer Package provides competitive rates for calls to the Philippines. As of 1st July Thuraya will be launching a Call4All Bundle for Crew Calling.

ThurayaMarine is a specialised service for the maritime sector, fishing and leisure yachts. It is a user-friendly, multi-communication device that provides voice, data and fax services. It has a powerful antenna that guarantees customers access to the Thuraya network in all sailing conditions. Thuraya's coverage area includes all major Asian shipping routes and ports hence ThurayaMarine is an ideal communication partner for seafarers who require modern communication tools onboard ships.

"ThurayaMarine is a convenient solution that meets the needs of customers because it facilitates communication for all types of sea vessels. Through our diversity of promotions Thuraya is easing advanced communications at cost-effective rates for members of the maritime community. Our packages are designed to positively contribute to the Asia Pacific and maritime sector and aid crew members to stay in touch with their family and friends even when they are out at sea," said Thuraya's Executive Manger Business Development, Mr. Abdallah Touhami. He also elaborated that through Thuraya's extensive distribution network and partnerships customers will have easy accessibility to Thuraya's maritime solution and promotions.