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VIKAND Named as Global Distributor of Game-Changing COVID-19 Breathalyzer

Date: 26 April 2022 VIKAND, the global public health and medical solutions provider to the international commercial maritime, cruise, yachting and offshore industries, has clinched a deal to be the exclusive global distributor of the first US government-approved device capable of detecting coronavirus infections in patients’ breath. The InspectIR Systems PNY-1000 Covid-19 Breathalyzer has just…

VIKANDER Profile: Karl Bergsten

It’s said that for seafarers—and those in support of them—saltwater runs in the veins. Pair this with the experience and pastimes of VIKAND’s Associate Medical Director, Dr. Karl Bergsten, and you have just what the doctor ordered: healthy crew, prosperous operators, and guest safety. Nearly every Vikander is steeped in a life at sea and,…

5 Misconceptions About Hydroxyl Generators

When it comes to hydroxyl generator technology, there are several misconceptions that prompt organizations to make uninformed decisions when investing in and implementing the best air purification device for their workplace. Fully understanding all the capabilities of a hydroxyl generator can help organizations, specifically maritime operators, choose the right device to safeguard the health of…

VIKAND Sponsors High Profile US Congressional Luncheon

Date: 14 April 2022 The event was held at the Danish Shipowners’ Association head office in Copenhagen on 12th April to honour Congressman Hoyer’s contribution to the Club’s 102 year history of fostering collaboration and good relations between Denmark and the United States. Congressman Hoyer was part of a bi-partisan delegation of eight US House…

VIKAND and Key Maritime Stakeholders Launch Seafarers’ Human Sustainability Declaration During Nor-Shipping

Date: 7 April 2022 Global Healthcare specialist VIKAND and key maritime stakeholders have launched the Seafarers’ Human Sustainability Declaration during the U.S. Coast Guard AMVER awards ceremony at the US Ambassador’s Residence in Oslo, during Nor-Shipping. This Declaration aims to recognise and improve how the global maritime community meets the human sustainability needs of seafarers…

Doctors and Nurses: Partners in Public Health

By David Best, Director of Public Health In an earlier article, I compared the role of a Public Health Officer (PHO) as similar to that of the Mandalorian—the protagonist from the Disney+ Star Wars franchise television series—due to the often-solitary nature of the position. However, nobody, not even someone as dedicated to a cause as…