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VIKANDER Profile: Bec Ware

Each quarter, the “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 Bec Ware, Vice President of Medical Operations. Tell us about your role at VIKAND? As Vice President of Medical Operations,…

End the Stigma and Embrace Preventive Mental Health Care

It is time to end the stigma around mental health in the maritime industry. According to Harvard Medical School research, half the world’s population will suffer from a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Mental health challenges are not unique. They happen to billions through no fault of their own, and addressing them should never…

Scoutbase Shines a Light on the Reality of Seafaring

The future of commercial shipping depends on crew retention, but to attract people to maritime careers, these jobs must maintain a certain level of safety and satisfaction. Now, a new tool aims to achieve this by giving seafarers a stronger voice – and giving management real insights on where to improve. We spoke with Yassin…

Meet Your ESG Goals at Sea With a Total Healthcare Solution

As with many other sectors of the global economy, maritime has its own Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals aimed at increasing sustainability and minimising its negative impact on both people and the planet. ESG goals for maritime operators include initiatives such as decarbonising operations, increasing regulatory compliance and prioritising crew wellbeing. However, the social…

It’s Time for Seafarer Mental Health Exams to Evolve

In the past several years, there has been a marked rise in seafarers failing out of pre-employment medical examinations (PEMEs) for reasons related to mental health. In this article, we’re going to examine this increase in more detail, including the kinds of conditions that preclude candidates from maritime work, and make a case for adjusting…

Paul Frank Joins VIKAND as Senior Advisor to Enhance Maritime Healthcare Services

June 13, 2024 – Global healthcare specialist VIKAND proudly announces the appointment of Paul Frank as Senior Advisor. With over 35 years of experience in the telecommunications and ICT sectors, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge to VIKAND’s mission of advancing medical services and innovations within the maritime industry. Throughout his career, Paul has held…

Peter Schellenberger Becomes Senior Advisor to VIKAND

June 3, 2024 – Global healthcare specialist VIKAND recently welcomed maritime industry veteran Peter Schellenberger as a senior advisor to the executive team, where he will help champion VIKAND’s proactive approach to preventive seafarer healthcare. Schellenberger has vast experience in shipping, both on the supplier and the owner/manager side and for added value maritime services.…

The Hidden Costs of Illness: Chronic Disease Management in the Maritime Sector

According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases and health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes account for nearly three-quarters of deaths worldwide. Some 77% of these deaths occur in low to middle income countries, where heightened risk factors, such as tobacco and alcohol use, lack of exercise and an unhealthy…

VIKAND and Riverr Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Maritime Health Management

May 29, 2024, Fort Lauderdale, FL – VIKAND, the global leader in maritime healthcare, and Riverr, a pioneering AI deeptech start-up based in Singapore, join forces to revolutionize healthcare management for millions of seafarers worldwide, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to unlock valuable healthcare data and significantly improve onboard health and safety. VIKAND’s data…