EDIT: Using a http injector and using shadowsocks worked (albeit slow). I genuinely have no idea what this is or how it works, but it seems to be working - in case that helps my cause and helps people identify a potential fix. Connecting from HTTP (Obfs) and tunnel type being Shadowsocks.
I work at sea for a company that allows crew on board to access different internet packages. They have a social media package (which at least makes using wifi reasonable for the cost), otherwise it is around $10-15/hour to use full wifi.
I used to be able to use a VPN to do small things (not take advantage of streaming or anything using extreme data, just usual things that wouldn't fall under the category of social media by their blocks, like using google, banking apps, emails, etc for general life admin).
As of some recent changes, they have somehow managed to block ALL VPN traffic across the board. Even using protocols like OpenVPN (TCP) in combination with obfuscation servers still get tracked and don't allow the connection to pass. I've tried dedicated IP's, NordWhisper, all ExpresVPN protocols, nothing seems to work.
Are there any potential work-arounds or is it simply over and I have to start paying the obscene amounts of money to do menial tasks on board?
Note: I understand this goes against company policy. I understand that I'm risking potential corrective action by using a VPN on board. A lot of crew members do it, because the company still charge through the nose for wifi for their crew to use full internet. I appreciate any concern for my job and wellbeing, but I just want to confirm it is worth the risk for me, and if I can't get a way around it then this will likely be my final contract with the company any way.
