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InsightTop 3 FAQs for VIKAND’s Guest Medical Screening Service for Polar Expedition Cruising
Antarctic cruise season is here! For travelers and operators alike, polar expedition cruises offer some of the most adventurous and unforgettable voyages on earth. To ensure the health and well-being…CruiseRead more
InsightNew for 2026: Is Your Fleet Ready to Deliver Ultrasounds?
In 2026, new regulations will take effect that require cruise operators to have at least one physician onboard trained in Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). Onboard doctors should, at a…CruiseRead more
InsightFatigue Support is Critical to Safe Vessel Operations
There is a critical need for fatigue support throughout the global maritime industry. Sleep and circadian rhythms influence human performance, impulsivity, decision-making, learning, memory, alertness, and overall physical and mental…CruiseRead more
InsightFrom Ship to Shore: The Crucial Role of VIKAND’s Biomedical Engineers
The career possibilities for biomedical engineers are no longer constrained to land. Biomedical field service engineers are also needed on the world’s oceans, where health clinics aboard cruise ships carry…CruiseRead more
InsightThe Hidden Costs of Illness: Chronic Disease Management in the Maritime Sector
According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases and health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes account for nearly three-quarters of deaths worldwide. Some 77% of…CommercialCruise+3Read more
Insight8 Ways to Practice Self Care at Sea
Self-care has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and increase well-being. It also plays an important role in building strong relationships with our fellow crew members, guests, and…CruiseRead more
InsightSafety at Sea Starts in the Mind
The importance of psychological safety at sea cannot be overstated. By its very nature, working at sea in a small, highly interdependent group performing dangerous and demanding work requires a…CommercialCruise+3Read more
InsightHealth and Safety: Two Sides of the Same Coin
When we use the phrase “safety at sea,” we’re actually referring to a multifaceted concept that includes procedures, measures and equipment that keep both vessel and crew safe, or that…CommercialEnergy+2Read more
InsightExploring Maritime Medical Emergency Trends from VIKAND Insights
Delivering better medical care at sea starts with understanding the unique healthcare challenges faced by those onboard. VIKAND’s Case Management division handles thousands of incidents annually, providing us with valuable…CruiseRead more
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