Why Are Satellite Phones Banned On Cruise Ships

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The advantage of a satphone is that its use is not limited to areas covered by cell towers.

Why are satellite phones banned on cruise ships. The use of such phones may be a violation of the requirements and custom authorities have seized phones with dual features. These are adapters which can transform a regular phone into a satellite phone. On certain cruise ships it can even be the own mast or funnel blocking the communication with the satellite.

Posted January 26 2014. This decision was made in light of recent incidents and safety concerns raised by Samsung about. Mains Power Strips or extension cables particularly ones with surge suppression and a length of cable are being banned by a growing number of cruise lines for safety reasons.

Emails have been sent to some guests with cruises coming up to notify them of the policy change. Miguel Medina AFP - Getty Images file. Additionally if the ship has to suddenly change its course of direction you will experience an abrupt loss of internet connection.

The ban is only applicable for Galaxy Note 7 owners who havent. Royal Caribbean is notifying its guests that the much maligned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phones are no longer allowed to be brought on its cruise ships. ROME Italy on Tuesday banned big cruise ships from sailing into Venice after years.

GMPCS sells and provides 247 technical support for Iridium Inmarsat Globalstar and Thuraya. Not only is the problem with the interference that can be caused by the use of surge protectors a large one but in addition the magnetic field from the equipment that is used as a surge protector can cause the navigation systems of ships to. I just use the phone in my cabin if I need to make a call.

Compressed gas tanks bottles cylinders including dive tanks propane tanks and large aerosol cans. The devices made by the South Korean manufacturer were. As it does turn out Surge Protectors are forbidden on cruise ships because they can cause fires and disturbance in the system and wiring of the ship.