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VIKAND Selected by Azamara® for Multiyear Fleet Medical Management

30 November 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: VIKAND—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—has entered into a multiyear agreement with Azamara® to manage all medical operations aboard its four-ship fleet. With its guests’ passion for Country-Intensive® voyages—experiencing the history, arts, cuisine, and local customs that make each port memorable—providing guest and crew safety…

Onboard Medical Careers: What Makes VIKAND Stand Out from Competitors

In a job interview, one of the most frequently asked questions by candidates are “What are the company’s values?” The goal of this question: to assess the culture of the company and determine whether it would be a good fit for them. Due to the negative impact of the pandemic on doctors, nurses, and paramedics,…

Public Health Culture: How Little Things Make a Big Difference

By David Best, Director of Public Health A few years ago, after visiting a ship, my return flight was delayed. To pass the time, I purchased a book written by Malcolm Gladwell entitled “The Tipping Point.” Both brilliant and radical in its conception, Gladwell analyzes that magic moment when ideas, trends, and social behavior cross…

How Public Health Has Impacted Cruise Ship Hotel Operations

With the resumption of cruising comes great responsibility to those who are involved in providing and maintaining the ultimate onboard experience. Professionals from hotel operations, in particular, have been tasked with incorporating innovative solutions to not only comply with requirements aimed at COVID-19 mitigation, but also to ensure they continue to provide their guests with…

5 Facts the Maritime Industry Should Know About PYURE Hydroxyl Generation

Properly filtering and sanitizing air used to be a difficult task onboard a vessel, but now there is an air purification solution available that checks off all the boxes. PYURE Dynamic Protection™️ is an industry-proven hydroxyl generator that maintains a healthy and safe indoor environment, reduces carbon emissions, and protects vessel operators’ bottom line. Before…

VIKAND Fosters Culture of Care for the Maritime Industry

25 October 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: To manage the healthcare challenges of the maritime industry during the era of COVID-19, Vikand Medical Solutions, LLC—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—continues to expand and adapt its organizational structure and philosophy of corporate responsibility. Both are critical to seafarer welfare. “Over the past year…