Category: <span>Yacht</span>
Overcoming this year’s big threats to maritime business
Each January, Allianz issues their Risk Report, which identifies and ranks the most important global business threats in the year ahead. This year’s list was compiled by a group of 2,710 risk management experts from 94 countries and territories – more than any other previous edition. VIKAND believes it’s important to highlight two risks we…
VIKANDER Profile: Lauren Talbot
Lauren Talbot, VIKAND’s Manager of Case Management, leads a global team of qualified registered nurses with the goal to provide each guest and crew member a medical disembarkation experience that is as good as it could possibly be. “We understand that a medical emergency can be a stressful time for patients and their loved ones.…
4 Benefits of Having a Total Healthcare Solution Onboard
An onboard total healthcare solution for your maritime business isn’t just another expense. It’s an investment with both strong short and long-term benefits for the vessel operator, crew, and guests. Short-term benefits to crew include fewer accidents and injuries, less absenteeism, and fewer workers out sick. Over time, the benefits multiply to include lower mortality…
VIKAND Partners with Marc Henry Cruise Holdings Joint Owner Operator of Four Seasons Yachts
VIKAND Partners with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts
Date: 08 February 2023 Global healthcare specialist VIKAND is partnering with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, to provide its maritime medical expertise in the design and installation ofonboard medical facilities for the launch of Four Seasons new concept in luxury yacht experiences. Four Seasons is bringing the legendary high standards,…
Seafarers Wellbeing—Mental Health Aboard
Mental wellbeing is a foundational principle of VIKAND’s total healthcare solutions, the services we provide, and continually evolves. Our goals are to meet the requirements of seafarers, to respond to collaborative needs of industry stakeholders and our clients, and to meet advancing technology. It all starts with sensible and consistent strategies for mental health and…
VIKAND Reflects on Key Seafarer Issues Discussed at CrewConnect Global
Date: 06 December 2022 As a leading global healthcare specialist to the shipping industry, VIKAND’s attendance at CrewConnect Global was integral to the company’s strategy of raising awareness about comprehensive seafarer healthcare, mental health and well-being. VIKAND’S proactive approach to offering a total healthcare solution to the maritime industry includes supplying suitable advice and guidance…
VIKANDER Profile: Agnes Mathiesen
Meet Agnes Mathiesen, VIKAND’s Director of Client Engagement. From her home base in Oslo, Norway, Agnes is responsible for developing and nurturing long-term relationships with European clients across the cruise industry. Agnes finds this role as fulfilling as it is challenging. She enjoys building her network of key decision-makers and constantly identifying potential improvements to…
The Power of Telemedicine at Sea
Without telemedicine at sea as part of a maritime company’s healthcare options, medical care on board is limited. Onboard teams are often minimally equipped to handle much beyond routine care, such as treating symptoms and dressing injuries. In life-threatening situations, the vessel must find the closest port and transfer the patient to a hospital, or…