Discovery Channel & Maritime Training Services Partner to Provide Content for Seafarers

Crew welfare and retention is a major challenge for shipping companies around the world.  Seafarers can spend months away from friends and family; with limited internet and entertainment options onboard.

Relief is coming.

The Discovery Channel announced an ongoing partnership with Maritime Training Services to offer over 100-hours of entertaining, high-quality content, specifically packaged and designed for crew members working on board merchant vessels. 

“Discovery's rich library of content features factual programming that is both informative and engaging,” said Elliot Wagner, Director, Program Sales, Discovery Enterprises International. ”This partnership allows Maritime Training Services to provide high-quality entertainment for the world’s 1.5 million seafarers and is an incredible opportunity to reach new audiences and extend customer appreciation of Discovery’s brand.”

The first box set release, which is available now, focuses on maritime educational themed programming and includes titles such as: NAVIGATING THE PANAMA CANAL: HOW DO THEY DO IT, MAYDAY! THE BERING SEA, CONTAINER SHIPS: EXTREME ENGINEERING, SOMALI PIRATE TAKEDOWN: THE REAL STORY, and many other programs synonymous with Discovery’s brands. This 10 disc box set, available exclusively for merchant vessel operators, includes over 30 hours of programming.

“Our trial customers report their crews enjoy the Discovery channel because it’s entertaining, they learn about the maritime industry and they improve their English Skills,” said Matt Gasparich, Managing Director of MTS. “For the first time, ship managers and owners can legally purchase onboard entertainment outright, without the burden of contracts, rental schemes or return requirements.” 

To learn more about the Discovery Channel’s Maritime Entertainment Library please visit: www.maritimetraining.com/entertainment.