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Addressing Sexual Assault and Sexual Harrassment at Sea

Seafaring has long been a male-dominated industry, where tough men perform tough work. But while fair labor laws now allow women to pursue the same maritime careers as men, the…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight5 min read

Let’s Change the Conversation Around Mental Health at Sea

For the more than 1.9 million people worldwide who work at sea, it is not uncommon to experience mental health challenges. However, right now there’s a huge opportunity for the…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight3 min read

From Ocean to Expedition Cruising, Reyna Mae Bagsic Talks Nursing at Sea

VIKAND would like to wish our global nursing family a happy National Nurses Week! To mark the occasion, we talked with Reyna Mae S. Bagsic, a ship nurse aboard the…CruiseRead more Insight3 min read

VIKAND Partner Profile: AirSep

A division of CAIRE Inc., AirSep Corporation is a global leader in oxygen generation systems and a valued VIKAND partner. Medical-grade oxygen is one of the most critical healthcare requirements…CruiseRead more Insight3 min read

How Telemedicine Can Proactively Identify and Address Mental Health Onboard

From captains to cooks, fishermen to oil riggers, doctors to dancers, an estimated 1.9 million people worldwide work in diverse roles at sea. Seafaring, though, presents unique health challenges –…CommercialEnergy+2Read more Insight3 min read

VIKANDER Profile: Russ Holmes

Russ Holmes is dedicated to ensuring that VIKAND services and maritime healthcare solutions anticipate cruise industry needs. He joined VIKAND in 2021 during the height of the pandemic, an exceptionally…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight2 min read

Cruise ships must be able to generate their oxygen supply

Cruise ships enjoy fresh ocean breezes from all sides, but medical-grade oxygen is harder to come by on the open seas. As maritime medical professionals, we know oxygen is essential…CruiseRead more Insight3 min read

Overcoming this year’s big threats to maritime business

Each January, Allianz issues their Risk Report, which identifies and ranks the most important global business threats in the year ahead. This year’s list was compiled by a group of…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight2 min read

VIKANDER Profile: Lauren Talbot

Lauren Talbot, VIKAND’s Manager of Case Management, leads a global team of qualified registered nurses with the goal to provide each guest and crew member a medical disembarkation experience that…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight2 min read

4 Benefits of Having a Total Healthcare Solution Onboard

An onboard total healthcare solution for your maritime business isn’t just another expense. It’s an investment with both strong short and long-term benefits for the vessel operator, crew, and guests.…CommercialCruise+3Read more