Category: <span>Cruise</span>
VIKANDER Profile: Mimi Schuppler
Mimi Schuppler is passionate about helping organizations and industry deliver results an engaged and diverse workforce represent. Through the lenses of a global citizen—and former seafarer and the experience of working with 40+ nationalities—Mimi draws from her genuine understanding of various cultures, norms, and values to cultivate and develop energized and inclusive organizations wherein individuals…
Addressing Sexual Assault and Sexual Harrassment at Sea
Seafaring has long been a male-dominated industry, where tough men perform tough work. But while fair labor laws now allow women to pursue the same maritime careers as men, the reality is that female seafarers face Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) as much or more than their counterparts at shore. When working in small…
Let’s Change the Conversation Around Mental Health at Sea
For the more than 1.9 million people worldwide who work at sea, it is not uncommon to experience mental health challenges. However, right now there’s a huge opportunity for the maritime industry to change how it views and addresses mental health at sea. Mental health concerns can affect anyone, especially at sea, and treating them…
Navarino & VIKAND Partnership Provides Remote Maritime Health Care
Navarino and VIKAND Partnership Provides Innovative Remote Maritime Health Care
From Ocean to Expedition Cruising, Reyna Mae Bagsic Talks Nursing at Sea
VIKAND would like to wish our global nursing family a happy National Nurses Week! To mark the occasion, we talked with Reyna Mae S. Bagsic, a ship nurse aboard the Azamara Quest, to learn about her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Where did you begin your career as a ship nurse?…
VIKAND Partner Profile: AirSep
A division of CAIRE Inc., AirSep Corporation is a global leader in oxygen generation systems and a valued VIKAND partner. Medical-grade oxygen is one of the most critical healthcare requirements on board any ship, and AirSep’s solutions ensure oxygen self-sufficiency while saving time and money, allowing crew to focus on other critical tasks. This month,…