The Vietnam Telecom Services Company, or Vinaphone, has officially launched a special package dedicated for offshore fishermen, said the company on July 7.

Activating this package, fishermen will enjoy a number of promotions, including 50,000 VND (2.35 USD) in account for the first month and 30,000 VND each for the next 11 months.

Customers can use GPRS services to surf the internet and get free weather forecasts and information about maritime security situation.

Meanwhile, low-cost information packages will provide them with helpful consultations on how to increase fishing efficiency, preserve aquatic resources, while protecting the environment.

To help fishermen use the package effectively, the mobile service provider has installed more than 1,000 transceiving stations along the coast and on islands with the coverage of up to 40 nautical miles.-VNA