Category: <span>Commercial</span>
Pre-Employment Medical Exams are a Strategic Safeguard for Maritime Operations
Why Experience is Still the Foundation of Medicine at Sea Pre-Employment Medical Examinations (PEMEs) have long been an established pillar of maritime safety. They are a proactive safeguard that protects seafarers, supports safe operations and reduces disruptions across the fleet. More than a routine administrative requirement, PEMEs offer valuable insight into the evolving health landscape…
Case Study: Using Telehealth to Manage a Traumatic Finger Amputation at Sea
Overview A 49-year-old male seafarer with no known comorbidities sustained a traumatic amputation of the distal thumb while operating equipment onboard a cargo vessel. Poor weather conditions and restricted port access meant that hospital transfer was not possible for several days. Despite isolation and limited onboard resources, the OneHealth by VIKAND telehealth team provided expert,…
VIKAND Marks 15 Years Driving the Shift to Predictive Healthcare at Sea
Maritime healthcare is undergoing a structural transformation, shifting from reactive treatment to proactive, data-informed and increasingly predictive care. As VIKAND marks its 15th anniversary, the company is highlighting the role it has played in helping lead this evolution across the global maritime industry. VIKAND’s journey began in the cruise sector, where its founders worked as…
Celebrating 15 Years of Maritime Healthcare Excellence
This year marks 15 years since the launch of VIKAND – a milestone that reflects our sustained commitment to improving life, health and safety at sea. The company launched in 2009. At the time, the maritime industry faced a clear gap in onboard medical services paired with growing awareness of how crew and guest health…
Human vs. Artificial Intelligence in Maritime Healthcare
Why Experience is Still the Foundation of Medicine at Sea Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping our world, and healthcare is no exception. Algorithms can now interpret medical imaging, identify risk patterns and synthesise vast datasets in seconds. In controlled clinical environments, these tools support better care delivery, but maritime healthcare operates in fundamentally unique conditions.…
AMVER Awards Honour UK Maritime Companies for Commitment to Search and Rescue
December 3, 2025, London, UK – Maritime healthcare specialist VIKAND, in partnership with the US Coast Guard, was honoured to host and coordinate the 2025 AMVER Awards at the United States Embassy in London yesterday (2 December). The gathering of leading maritime stakeholders was co-sponsored by ABS, Lockton Marine and NAVTOR. This year, 30 UK…
VIKANDER Profile: Tim Krulatz
Our “VIKANDER Profile” highlights an extraordinary team member. VIKAND’s work is shaped by people who bring depth, dedication and an eye for what truly matters at sea. This month, we’re thrilled for Pulse readers to get to know VIKANDer Tim Krulatz, our VP of Supply Chain. Tim’s career spans more than three decades of operational…
Case Study: How Telehealth Helped Managed a Perianal Abscess at Sea
A recent case onboard a cargo vessel demonstrates how OneHealth by VIKAND enabled expert diagnosis, continuous management and safe disembarkation for a crew member with a perianal abscess — a complex condition that required close monitoring and multidisciplinary co-ordination. Case Overview A 21-year-old male crew member reported three days of escalating perianal pain, swelling and…
Let’s Stop Normalising Red Flags at Sea
Across the maritime industry, familiar warning signs are becoming harder to ignore – fatigue, burnout, harassment, rest hours violations, declining morale and so on. Alone, each is cause for concern, but together they paint a picture of normalised red flags that threaten not only safety and performance but the long-term sustainability of life at sea.…
The Human Side of Case Management
When a crew member falls ill or is injured at sea, maritime operators are increasingly turning to specialist partners to coordinate a comprehensive response. This approach goes beyond delivering operational efficiencies. It represents true care coordination—guiding the journey from diagnosis to recovery and return to duty. By doing so, it allows companies to remain focused…