Category: <span>Executive Notes</span>
Reflecting on the First Half of 2023
Looking back on the first half of 2023, I and the entire VIKAND team are deeply proud of the impact we are making on the maritime industry. With the maritime labour market tighter than ever, industry decision-makers are beginning to view seafaring from a human sustainability perspective, validating the “crew asset management” approach we’ve championed…
Nor-Shipping & AMVER Awards 2023 by Peter Hult, CEO
At last month’s Nor-Shipping conference, world leaders in maritime shipping gathered in Oslo to discuss the year’s big themes in commercial cargo. Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) concerns were top-of-mind, and many companies we spoke with were interested in VIKAND’s ability to address the social aspect in ESG, especially since we’re able to report…
OneHealth by VIKAND by Peter Hult, Chief Executive Officer
First, we are all thrilled to celebrate the launch of OneHealth by VIKAND. We believe this approach is the future of total healthcare at sea. OneHealth is an all-inclusive, proactive approach to onboard health and wellness inspired by our company’s deeply held values. The World Health Organisation defines “One Health” as an integrated, unifying approach…
A Successful Showcase at Seatrade by Bo Larsen, VIKAND SVP Commercial Partnerships
Seatrade Cruise Global took place at the end of March in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For the VIKAND team, it was a productive opportunity to meet with clients and discuss industry trends, challenges and future projects. Delivering healthcare solutions to the cruise industry involves our entire organisation, so we attended Seatrade with team members from Human…
Seatrade Cruise Global 2023 by Bo Larsen, VIKAND SVP Commercial Partnerships
Seatrade Cruise Global 2023 is right around the corner, and the team from VIKAND looks forward to reconnecting with clients and partners from around the world in sunny Ft. Lauderdale. As the premier cruise event of the year, Seatrade is an excellent opportunity to discuss one of the most pressing issues in our industry – human…
Telemedicine at Sea by Dr. John Howe, VIKAND Medical Director
The digitalisation evolution in the maritime industry ensures critical safety and efficiency protocols and is essential to smooth operations and a reliable global supply chain. Developmentally advanced in its applications, telemedicine is at the forefront of medical care and is increasingly in demand. By adopting these fully integrated platforms, maritime operators, captains and crew in…
The Year of Crew Asset Management by Peter Hult, CEO
At VIKAND, we believe the maritime industry—and indeed all segments of the maritime industry—need to view crew health and wellbeing as an asset management issue. While the concept of ‘asset management’ may seem a little callous as we are talking about human sustainability and the hard-working men and women at sea—these words and this idea…
Yacht Show Season Focuses on Sustainability, by Mattias Hallberg, Director of Technical Solutions
Every year, the yachting industry heightens its threshold of innovation. VIKAND’s participation during this year’s yacht show season—including Monaco and Fort Lauderdale, the Superyacht Technology Show & Conference and The Superyacht Forum and METS Trade Show—resulted in the knowledge that innovation excelled with equal attention paid to sustainability, crew welfare, alternative energy vessels, high-speed mobile…
VIKAND Engages Industry Leaders at Key Annual Summit
I recently joined Peter Hult and other industry leaders for the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit in New York City. This conference focused heavily on how we might reshape the maritime industry to be more attractive, competitive and sustainable. Through collaborative workshops, participants produced valuable insights that align with VIKAND’s thought leadership on human sustainability…
The Global Maritime Industry Unites for Crew Asset Management, by Peter Hult
Crew is our most important asset. From SMM Hamburg 2022 to the upcoming Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit in New York and the Monaco Yacht Show, our industry is uniting around a central theme: seafarer human sustainability. Crew asset management, including predictive maintenance programs, reflects the positioning of crew welfare as equally significant to decarbonization…