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From Kazakhstan to Antarctica, Dr. Aizhan Kuntuova Saves Lives

In honour of National Women Physicians Day, we’re shining a light on Dr. Aizhan Kuntuova, a VIKAND doctor aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Fridtjof Nansen. Dr. Kuntuova cares for passengers and crew…CruiseRead more Insight5 min read

VIKAND Partner Profile: ShipMoney

We once again turn the spotlight on one of the many important collaborators helping to make VIKAND a success. The united efforts we make with our partners benefit seafarers through…CruiseRead more Insight4 min read

Seafarers Wellbeing—Mental Health Aboard

Mental wellbeing is a foundational principle of VIKAND’s total healthcare solutions, the services we provide, and continually evolves. Our goals are to meet the requirements of seafarers, to respond to…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight3 min read

VIKANDER Profile: Agnes Mathiesen

Meet Agnes Mathiesen, VIKAND’s Director of Client Engagement. From her home base in Oslo, Norway, Agnes is responsible for developing and nurturing long-term relationships with European clients across the cruise…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight3 min read

The Power of Telemedicine at Sea

Without telemedicine at sea as part of a maritime company’s healthcare options, medical care on board is limited. Onboard teams are often minimally equipped to handle much beyond routine care,…CommercialEnergy+2Read more Insight4 min read

The Numbers Game: Do Cruise Ship Inspections Improve Quality?

By David Best, Director of Public Health Harold F. Dodge, one of the principal architects in the field of statistical quality control, stated years ago that "You cannot inspect quality…CruiseRead more Insight2 min read

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…CruiseRead more Insight2 min read

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…CommercialCruise+1Read more Insight3 min read

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…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight3 min read

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…CruiseRead more