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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…

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…

The Silent Crisis: Suicide at Sea

In an industry home to tough jobs in challenging environments, maritime work and risks to mental health go almost hand in hand. Yet despite a far higher suicide rate than most other careers, the industry has long lacked the collective will to face this crisis head-on. It has allowed suicide to remain its dark underbelly,…

How Robust PEME & Case Management Systems Can Reduce Medical Disembarkations

As a global leader in maritime healthcare, a great deal of VIKAND’s work and expertise revolves around risk mitigation. Keeping crew members safe and healthy is one of the most effective ways to reduce operational risk, preserve talent and save money. Two services in particular help us to reduce risk for the cruise sector: Pre-Employment…

VIKAND’s Groundbreaking Air Purification System Banishes Problem of Black Mold on Vessels

January 15, 2025 – Black mold, a silent yet severe health hazard, poses a significant risk to crew and passengers onboard superyachts and cruise ships. Known scientifically as Stachybotrys chartarum, this toxic fungus thrives in the damp, humid environments common to vessels, leading to respiratory issues, allergic reactions, and even long-term health complications. If left…

Seafarers More Likely to ‘Express What’s Really Going On’ Thanks to VIKAND’s Crew Welfare Technology

December, 19, 2024 – A global leader in maritime healthcare and wellbeing solutions, VIKAND, says the number of seafarers’ who are ‘opening-up’ and talking about their mental health will increase, due to its first-of-a-kind, wellness data-collection tool. Presenting at the recent International Maritime Human Factors Symposium, Ronald Spithout, VIKAND’s OneHealth managing director, highlighted the importance…

VIKAND Emphasises the Importance of Effective Communication in the Psychological Safety, Wellbeing, and Retention of Seafarers

November, 20, 2024 – As mental healthcare for seafarers becomes an industry priority, the important role that effective communication plays in supporting seafarers’ mental health, performance, and retention cannot be overstated, says VIKAND. The leading global healthcare solutions to the maritime sector, highlights that part of this is properly delivered, constructive feedback, which is essential…