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Mental Health Resilience at Sea

Working at sea presents many health challenges, from irregular hours to limited food options, to the ever-present risk of accident or injury. However, maritime work also poses threats to mental…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight5 min read

Why Telemedicine Alone Isn’t Working

For commercial vessels sailing the world’s oceans, access to telemedicine services can be highly valuable. However, telemedicine has limits, and it is proving itself to be insufficient as a sole…CommercialEnergy+2Read more Insight3 min read

The Benefits of a Guest Medical Screening Solution for Polar Cruise Operators

For polar cruise operators, conducting pre-departure medical screenings can be logistically challenging, expensive, and time-consuming. To make it easier and more affordable for everyone, VIKAND developed a secure, web-based online…CruiseRead more Insight4 min read

VIKAND is Your Guide to Building Shipboard Medical Facilities

Shipboard medical facilities on a cruise liner must be designed and built to support both the people on board and the company’s operational goals. At any given time, a cruise…CruiseRead more Insight3 min read

Remote Seafarers Need Effective Healthcare Solutions

Delivering effective healthcare at sea can be challenging, but especially so in remote parts of the world, where operators are obligated to minimise their impact on the region’s limited resources.…CommercialEnergy+2Read more Insight6 min read

Enhancing Seafarer Welfare in the Maritime Industry

As a former seafarer, I have experienced first-hand the challenges seafarers endure in sustaining the maritime industry. Seafarers are the backbone of the maritime sector, playing a critical role in…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight2 min read

VIKANDER Profile: Stefan Reljin

Since joining VIKAND in 2021, Stefan Reljin has had roles both at sea and on land. Representative of an effective transition from onboard to shoreside employment, Stefan is one of…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight4 min read

There’s a Mental Health Crisis at Sea

Despite the rising role of women in maritime, the industry remains male-dominated, especially in leadership roles. Centuries of historical baggage and militaristic rigidity have created a culture steeped in outdated…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight5 min read

How Maritime Can Win the Talent Race

With 90% of global goods transported by sea, commercial shipping remains the clear leader in trade transportation. Yachting and cruising are also experiencing unprecedented demand, with the yachting industry doubling…CommercialCruise+3Read more Insight3 min read

VIKAND Partner Profile: Marine-Profile

Outlining insights and methods to maximize seafarer well-being for the good of the industry, Martin Hedman, a maritime psychologist with Marine Profile, discusses addressing psychological solutions for seafarers to expand…CommercialCruise+3Read more