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VIKAND Highlights Bullying and Harassment as Major Mental Health Concern Ahead of STCW Amendments
VIKAND has highlighted the need for cultural change in the maritime sector as reports of bullying, harassment, and conflict at sea continue to rise. With new amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) set to take effect on 1st January 2026, explicitly addressing bullying and harassment, the global leader in maritime healthcare…
Atlantas Group begins rollout of OneHealth by VIKAND Telehealth from Navarino
Taking care of its seafarers is an absolute priority for the Atlantas Group, who have recently partnered with Navarino to deploy OneHealth by VIKAND Telehealth programme onboard its fleet. Each vessel under Atlantas Group’s management will be equipped with the necessary hardware and software to enable the new telehealth services. The rollout will also involve…
Maritime Healthcare Recruitment is a High-Stakes Global Industry
The maritime industry depends on healthcare professionals with diverse skill sets. These doctors and nurses must navigate cultural complexity, physical isolation and logistical unpredictability, all while providing continuous, high-quality care in environments with no nearby hospitals. Recruiting for these roles is not a transactional process. It’s a strategic exercise in finding the right mix of…
Case Study: Telehealth-Guided Mental Health Screening & Psychological Follow-up of a Vessel Senior Officer
Case Background A 45-year-old male senior officer serving onboard a cargo vessel reported feeling persistently low over the past year. He described emotional fatigue, social withdrawal and difficulty sleeping, averaging around five hours per night. Despite these symptoms, he continued to perform his duties, maintain personal care and denied any thoughts of self-harm. However, given…
VIKAND Air Purification System Cuts Fuel Use and Emissions
Patented Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) optimisation technology delivers up to $750K in annual fuel savings per vessel while enhancing onboard health VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare and sustainability, announces that its Air Purification System, powered by the Pyure Technology®, is delivering measurable energy savings and emissions reductions across the global fleet, supporting…
Regulations Must Drive Maritime Industry Action on Seafarer Mental Health
As World Mental Health Day (October 10) approaches, global maritime healthcare leader VIKAND is calling for the maritime industry to recognise that real change on mental health will only come through stronger compliance and regulatory requirements, not voluntary goodwill. Despite rising awareness and the introduction of new tools, stigma, entrenched culture, and cost sensitivity continue…
VIKANDER Profile: Lauren Talbot
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 Lauren Talbot, Director, Cruise Medical Services. Describe your position and role at VIKAND As Director of Cruise Medical Services, I oversee both…
Case Study: Managing Progressive Vascular Emergency Onboard
An 8-Week Telehealth Remote Management of a Lower Limb Vascular Condition with Evolving Diagnosis at Sea Patient: 58-year-old male Rank: Senior Officer Vessel: Cargo Initial Consultation Date: May 1, 2025 Final Case Closure: June 26, 2025 Total Duration of Monitoring: 8 weeks Case Overview While at sea, senior officer onboard a cargo vessel presented with…
How to Create a Successful Onboard Medical Centre
Every vessel has a beating heart, but it’s not in the engine room nor the bridge. It’s the onboard medical centre. When designed and operated with foresight, the medical centre is the most critical safeguard for passengers and crew. It provides care, ensures safety, and underpins confidence in the vessel’s ability to navigate not just…
Crew Healthcare Creates an Operational Advantage
Maritime operations depend on skilled, healthy and resilient crews to keep global trade moving. However, healthcare at sea has historically been reactive. From treating an onboard injury to getting a sick crew member to a shoreside hospital, care is often delivered in response to a crisis. New data from OneHealth by VIKAND shows why the…