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The Future of Handwashing

By David Best, Director of Public Health The COVID-19 pandemic has been a ‘moment of change’ in the usual handwashing habits for many individuals. A recent study on consumer hand…CruiseRead more Insight4 min read

From Pungent to Pure: How PYURE Dynamic Protection Transformed Black/Gray Water Odor into Clean Air Onboard

In the maritime industry, it is not unusual to have black and gray water onboard. In fact, they are essential to the overall operation of a vessel. From the water…CommercialCruise+1Read more Insight6 min read

Top Transferable Cruise Ship Public Health Principles for the Maritime Industry

By David Best, Director of Public Health In the book The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway wrote, “Now is no time to think of what you do not…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight3 min read

Onboard Medical Careers: What Makes VIKAND Stand Out from Competitors

In a job interview, one of the most frequently asked questions by candidates are “What are the company’s values?” The goal of this question: to assess the culture of the…CruiseRead more Insight5 min read

Public Health Culture: How Little Things Make a Big Difference

By David Best, Director of Public Health A few years ago, after visiting a ship, my return flight was delayed. To pass the time, I purchased a book written by…CruiseRead more Insight3 min read

How Public Health Has Impacted Cruise Ship Hotel Operations

With the resumption of cruising comes great responsibility to those who are involved in providing and maintaining the ultimate onboard experience. Professionals from hotel operations, in particular, have been tasked…CruiseRead more Insight2 min read

5 Facts the Maritime Industry Should Know About PYURE Hydroxyl Generation

Properly filtering and sanitizing air used to be a difficult task onboard a vessel, but now there is an air purification solution available that checks off all the boxes. PYURE…CommercialCruise+1Read more Insight

Invest in Seafarers’ Health for Human Sustainability and Increased Operational Efficiencies

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VIKAND’s Public Health Recommendations to Help the Cruise Industry’s Return to Service

By David Best, Director of Public Health Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest crisis faced by the cruise industry to date, both in size and in consequences. Eighteen…CruiseRead more Insight4 min read

Collaboration is the Backbone of the Modern Shipping Workplace

Workplace collaboration today is one of the most vital aspects as it defines the level of efficiency. A very old saying goes – two heads are better than one, and…CommercialRead more