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From Neonatology to an Onboard Physician, Meet Dr. Eleonora Ivanova

Growing up in Ukraine, Dr. Eleonora Ivanova didn’t yet carry the title of medical doctor, but there were plenty of clues about what direction her career might take. Her father was the chief surgeon for the Ukrainian Army, and his passion and enthusiasm for the medical profession made a strong impression on his young daughter.…

VIKAND Partner Profile: Simwave

We once again turn the spotlight on one the many important collaborators helping to make VIKAND a success. The united efforts we make with our partners benefit seafarers through proactive healthcare, innovative technologies, and a community of providers who foster a culture of care. This month, we are in conversation with Marcel Kind, CEO of…

Human Sustainability is a Top Concern for Maritime Businesses

The 2022 Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit Among the most pressing issues discussed at September’s Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit were supply chain, decarbonisation and human sustainability. This last issue was top-of-mind for Peter Hult, CEO, and Bo Larsen, Sr VP of Commercial Partnerships, as they represented VIKAND at the annual summit in New York…

What It’s Like to Work as a Medical Professional Onboard an Expedition Cruise Ship

For those in search of a little more adventure than your average cruise, a medical job onboard an expedition cruise ship offers incredible natural encounters in remote parts of our world. Let’s dig deeper, though, and learn what it’s really like to work on an expedition cruise. Traditional Cruise Ships vs. Expedition Cruise Ships First,…

VIKANDER Profile: Dr. John Howe

Physicians have often been on the cusp of movements for civilization: by developing new paradigms in health care, solving unprecedented need, and understanding how medical science can benefit humanity. So it is with Dr. John Howe. A physician, scientist, technology guru, and compassionate doctor with experience as diverse as serving vulnerable populations in developing countries…

How to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship as a Medical Professional

Whether it’s standing up for the rights of global seafarers or caring for thousands of guests during their voyage, VIKAND is committed to doing right by people. Part of this commitment includes finding passionate medical professionals who can best represent our organization in providing first-class medical care onboard. If you’re a medical professional wondering how…

VIKAND Partner Profile: Scoutbase

A regular feature of VIKAND Pulse, we are proud to highlight our partners and collaborators. Together, our united efforts benefit seafarers through proactive healthcare, innovative technologies, and a global community of providers who promulgate a culture of care. In this issue, we share a conversation with Scoutbase Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Mads Ragnvald Nielsen.…

The Future of Maritime Safety

The Future of Maritime Safety Insights from VIKAND’s CEO Peter Hult & Inmarsat Maritime Maritime is working hard to improve its safety record, but there is still work to be done. As data from Inmarsat’s Future of Maritime Safety Report 2022 shows, vessel distress calls have decreased in 2021 – in line with fewer total…

VIKANDER Profile: Jenny Garcia

Understanding the unique nature of maritime medical care, quality assurance, and the role of ship medical operations is integral to VIKAND’s team of medical professionals. They apply direct experience with personal knowledge of exacting and nuanced medical technologies for the maritime industry: onboard, onshore in supportive roles, and with regulatory agencies, notably CLIA, the CDC,…