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Category: <span>Commercial</span>

VIKAND Partners with UK P&I Club to Provide Proactive Medical Care for Seafarers

Date: 17 January 2024 VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare, has partnered with the UK P&I Club for a year-long trial of OneHealth by VIKAND. OneHealth is VIKAND’s comprehensive, proactive approach to maritime health, wellness and health risk mitigation. This unique platform is designed to maximise the physical and mental health of crew members…

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 global trade. The recent amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) set to take effect on December 1, 2024, mark a significant milestone in recognizing…

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 VIKAND’s trusted Medical Case Managers. He views his previous onboard experience as a VIKAND Senior Nurse Officer as a solid foundation in understanding the details…

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 Centuries of historical baggage and militaristic rigidity have created a culture steeped in outdated ideas of what it means to be a seafarer – independent, emotionally closed and strong at all costs. However, the industry’s dark underbelly is a…