Category: <span>Executive Notes</span>
Reflecting on Nor-Shipping 2025
VIKAND’s presence at this year’s Nor-Shipping confirmed that crew sustainability is no longer a side topic, but central to the maritime conversation. Across panels, booths and receptions, it was clear: the industry is shifting, and the wellbeing of seafarers is finally being treated as a strategic priority. Collaboration & Innovation A key takeaway from our…
Seatrade 2025: Cruise Industry Charts a Course of Innovation
Seatrade Cruise Global, now in its 40th year, once again proved why it remains the premier event for the cruise industry. Strong attendance, a forward-looking program and plenty of buzz underscored cruising’s continued momentum, from major new-build announcements to the expanding role of technology and AI in reshaping operations and the guest experience. Among the…
Is Your Ship Ready for Point-of-Care Ultrasound?
As VP of Medical Operations, I work daily to help VIKAND partners worldwide stay compliant with ever-changing regulations. These range from strong recommendations from trade and professional organizations to new laws adopted by governments at every level. As we close out the first quarter of 2025, we are already preparing clients for new practices coming…
Navigating Changing Seasons & Regional Regulations
The maritime healthcare industry operates under a complex web of regulations designed to protect the health and safety of crew members and passengers. These regulations vary across jurisdictions, with international bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) setting broad standards, while individual nations impose additional requirements. Ensuring compliance…
What Does 2025 Hold for the Maritime Industry?
As ever, VIKAND’s global mission is driven by two simple words: Human Sustainability. In 2025, we will continue to focus our efforts on achieving this goal in the maritime industry. For us, that means developing services, programmes, and policies designed around the people who make maritime work possible. The industry’s future depends on maintaining a…
How New Regulations Will Impact Crew Management in Maritime Now and In the Future
The maritime industry is undergoing major regulatory updates to strengthen protections for seafarers. The 2022 MLC Amendments, along with the EU’s new supply chain laws (CSRD and CSDDD) and recent STCW updates, are redefining standards for working conditions and seafarer welfare. MLC Amendments The MLC remains central to seafarer well-being. The 2022 amendments, set to…
VIKAND Insights on Maritime Medical Trends
As we push into the final quarter of 2024, we want to reflect on current trends in medical management at sea based on the VIKAND team’s own experiences. Our doctors and nurses handle thousands of medical events each month all over the globe, giving us diverse insights into how this field is evolving in real…
Trends and Impressions from SMM 2024
During the first week of September, VIKAND attended the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology (SMM) trade fair in Hamburg with our partner Navarino, who showed our team tremendous hospitality, as always. VIKAND was represented by Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth; Paul Frank, Senior Advisor; Mattias Hallberg, Director of Technical Solutions; Peter Schellenberger, Senior Advisor;…
New Trends Reshaping Healthcare at Sea
New Trends Reshaping Healthcare at Sea By Camilla Bock, Vice President of Operations and Human Resources From commercial shipping and resource exploration to leisure cruising, the maritime industry is a critical force in the global economy. However, to sustain an industry that billions depend on, increasingly higher levels of proactive medical care are needed to…
Reflecting on the First Half of 2024
It’s hard to believe that 2024 is already more than half over, but it’s been a phenomenal year so far at VIKAND. As the height of summer approaches for many of us, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on our collective accomplishments over the past six months. VIKAND forged many important new partnerships…