Anka Marine Electronics' Exclusive Internet Service for Turkish Shipowners' Association Members

Kadir Bora Genç, Partner at Anka Marine, stated: "Instead of having each member individually research internet services for their ships, the Turkish Shipowners’ Association formed a specialized committee to conduct market research on their behalf. They requested a proposal from us, and after meeting with them and presenting our solution, we offered the Association a competitive deal. This marked the beginning of our collaboration, benefiting its members."

Thanks to our collaboration with the Turkish Shipowners’ Association, its members now have access to more affordable internet services. While internet costs at sea have dropped by 70% compared to the past, they still remain higher than what we pay at home or in offices. At Anka Marine, we are pleased to help reduce these costs for Turkish seafarers.

We offer Turkish Shipowners’ Association members highly competitive prices on Starlink antennas and flexible internet packages ranging from 50GB to 25TB with a 12-month commitment. Additionally, we provide these packages at exclusive rates for members.

Understanding the importance of uninterrupted and secure internet onboard, our offer includes VSAT and GSM backup options, along with firewall support, ensuring a comprehensive and reliable service for Turkish Shipowners’ Association members.

Crew Prioritizes Internet Access on Board

Highlighting their long-standing experience in providing maritime internet services, Genç stated, *“We all know that crew members prioritize internet access when choosing a ship to work on—sometimes even making their decision based on it. And I believe they have valid reasons for doing so. We must acknowledge that we are living in the age of technology and communication.

At times, shipowners may hesitate to provide internet services for their crew, and we understand their concerns. We've often heard of shipowners facing unexpectedly high bills due to unmonitored usage, incorrect messages sent from the vessel, or excessive data consumption. This has led to a level of reluctance toward onboard internet services.

However, communication is now a fundamental necessity. That’s why, for years, we have focused on proper installations to ensure our customers never receive surprise bills at the end of the month. With this collaboration, we implement a simple yet effective set of onboard rules to prevent misuse, protect shipowners from cybersecurity risks, and provide real-time data usage notifications and tracking. Additionally, since members know in advance that the data overage cost (per GB) remains the same as their base package, they feel more at ease. Our service is already changing shipowners’ perspectives on internet costs and usability.”*

Keeping Our Customers on Course and Connected

Genç, who co-founded Anka Marine with Orhan Özel in 2008, emphasized their extensive experience in providing internet services for ships, yachts, oil platforms, and other critical operations. He also highlighted their expertise in TV antenna systems, ship communication solutions, authorized Radio Survey and VDR APT services for IACS-class societies, as well as sales and technical support.

"We have been in the industry for 17 years. Instead of simply increasing our customer base, we focus on maintaining 100% customer satisfaction by delivering reliable, high-quality service. As our motto states, we strive to keep our customers on course by providing top-tier electronic, navigation, and bridge systems, along with internet services that keep them connected to the world. Stay connected, stay on course."