Category: <span>Commercial</span>
VIKAND: How Maritime Can Win the Talent Race
The Biggest Crew Concerns – OTG Event
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 and cruise passengers increasing by 90% over the past two decades. Amidst the rising demand, the challenge of securing a sustainable workforce has intensified. For…
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 safety, suitability, and emergency readiness for seafarers and ship operators alike. He believes the most significant advancement in the maritime industry in recent years is…
The Importance of Onboard Wellness Interventions for Seafarers
Delivering comprehensive onboard care for seafarers can be challenging. Most ships simply do not have the space, staff and budget to support specialist care, behavioural health and other needs. And despite the limitations of healthcare at sea, maritime workers carry out some of the toughest jobs on earth – both physically and mentally. They are…
VIKANDER Profile: Marc Brice
Marc Brice joined VIKAND several years ago as a Biomedical Technician and Account Manager. Previously working in a hospital as a biomed professional, Marc has been able to integrate the best of both worlds—land and sea—in his work at VIKAND. While many biomedical functions are the same whether in a hospital setting or onboard a…