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Category: <span>Cruise</span>

VIKAND Champions Maritime Safety as Co-Sponsor of AMVER Awards at Nor-Shipping

June 9, 2025, Fort Lauderdale, FL – VIKAND, the global leader in maritime healthcare solutions, proudly co-sponsored the annual AMVER Awards during this week’s Nor-Shipping event, underscoring its continued commitment to enhancing safety and wellbeing at sea. The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) system, operated by the United States Coast Guard since 1958, is…

VIKAND and Azamara Cruises Extend Strategic Healthcare Partnership

April 30, 2025, Fort Lauderdale, FL – VIKAND, the global leader in maritime healthcare solutions, is continuing its valued partnership with Azamara Cruises, reaffirming both organizations shared dedication to delivering world-class health care and operational excellence across Azamara’s fleet of four luxury cruise vessels. Since September 2021, VIKAND has provided Azamara with comprehensive medical management…

More Than Just Key Workers: The Case for Preventative Health in the Maritime Industry

This past month, representatives from governments, shipowners and seafarers’ unions met at the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters in Geneva. Held from 7 to 11 April, the gathering introduced significant amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), addressing the evolving needs of seafarers and the maritime sector. These amendments are set to take effect in…

Addressing Psychological Harassment in Maritime Workplaces

Psychological harassment at sea is no longer an open secret in the maritime industry. It has emerged from behind closed doors to become a known and measurable threat to crew well-being, ship safety and industry sustainability—and it demands urgent action. A 2024 study cited by Splash247 found that one in four seafarers reported experiencing harassment…

Seafarer Burnout is About More Than Just Workload

Maritime jobs rank among the most stressful and hazardous in the world, putting seafarers at high risk for burnout. Understanding the true cause of burnout is essential to solving it, which we’ll explore shortly. Right now, addressing burnout is critical for the maritime industry. Stress-related mental health issues have become a leading cause of long-term…

Safe Sailing Starts with the Medicine Cabinet

If a ship is a floating village, its medical centre is the village pharmacy. But keeping the medicine cabinet stocked, compliant and cost-effective requires expertise in supply chains, policy, logistics, inventory management and more. It also calls for a detailed understanding of global policies and industry guidelines. Every cruise ship must have a pharmacy equipped…

VIKAND strengthens support for Mercy Ships with crew medical and vaccination reviews

March 4, 2025, Fort Lauderdale, FL – VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare solutions, is pleased to announce its support for Mercy Ships, a renowned international non-governmental organisation operating hospital ships that provide free, lifesaving surgeries in Sub-Saharan Africa. VIKAND’s expertise will enhance the Mercy Ships volunteer crew onboarding process by delivering its Pre-Employment…

VIKANDER Profile: Dr. Sebastiaan Kalwij

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. Sebastiaan Kalwij, Medical Director. Please describe your position and role in VIKAND The role of a Medical Director is a diverse…

Exploring 2024 Maritime Medical Emergency Trends from VIKAND Insights

Delivering high-quality medical care at sea begins with understanding the unique healthcare challenges that crew members face. VIKAND’s Case Management division manages thousands of incidents annually, offering valuable insights into maritime medical emergencies. By analyzing the latest 2024 data and comparing it to previous years, we can expand and improve maritime healthcare based on critical…