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Category: <span>Cruise</span>

When Strength is a Weakness: Toxic Resilience in the Maritime Industry

For centuries, resilience has been a badge of honour in the maritime world. Seafarers have long endured unpredictable conditions, extended leave from home and loved ones, and some of the world’s most physically and mentally demanding labour. They have also proved their mettle by keeping global trade moving under the most challenging conditions. Hundreds of…

Digitalisation Presents Emerging Psychological Pressures for Seafarers  

As the digital transformation accelerates across the maritime industry, global maritime healthcare leader VIKAND warns there is a growing need to recognise and address the psychological toll of new technologies on seafarers’ mental health. While digitalisation has enabled earlier intervention and expanded access to mental health services onboard, such as remote counselling and telehealth, VIKAND…

The Critical Role of Medical Supply Chain at Sea

For most, the supply chain appears to be a straightforward sequence: order, ship, receive. But beneath this apparent simplicity lies a complex network of regulations, decisions and coordination, especially in sectors such as healthcare and maritime, where the margin for error is narrow and the stakes can be life-threatening. Supply chain management is not just…

VIKAND Calls for Proactivity as Suicide Surpasses Fatal Accidents at Sea

VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare, is urging the shipping industry to confront a mounting mental health crisis among seafarers, following concerning findings from Gard’s 2025 crew claims report which show that suicide now accounts for more deaths at sea than accidental injuries. From 2019 to 2023, 11% of all seafarer deaths were due…

VIKAND Shortlisted for Crew Welfare Award

VIKAND has once again been named a finalist for the CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Crew Welfare Award. This nomination reflects a broader industry shift toward prioritizing long-term crew welfare and highlights the importance of accessible, proactive healthcare at sea. The OneHealth by VIKAND program stands out for its holistic approach, combining physical and mental health services delivered…

VIKANDER Profile: Dr. Roxanne Garcia

Our “VIKANDER Profile” highlights an extraordinary team member. Discover our collective depth of knowledge and get to know some of the people who make our mission possible. In this edition of Pulse, meet Dr. Roxanne Garcia, Lead Physician, OneHealth by VIKAND. Please describe your position and role at VIKAND As Lead Physician at OneHealth by…

From Reactive to Predictive: The Next Chapter in Maritime Healthcare

For generations, healthcare followed a familiar pattern: something goes wrong, and treatment follows. This reactive model saved countless lives, but today it’s no longer enough—especially in high-risk, high-responsibility environments like the ocean. Over the last two decades, a quiet revolution has reshaped healthcare across industries, transitioning from reactive to proactive and now to predictive. Today,…

My Harassment-Free Ship: Turning a Bold Commitment into Daily Reality

Every year on 25 June, the global maritime community comes together to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer and honour the hardworking people who keep global trade and travel moving. This year’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) campaign, titled My Harassment-Free Ship, is a bold and timely call to action urging the maritime industry to foster…