Category: <span>Yacht</span>
Why Wearing Face Masks is Still Important
By David Best, Director of Public Health Aristotle famously wrote, “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” If there was ever a quote most apt at explaining our knowledge of COVID-19 transmission, this would almost certainly be it. In the early weeks and months of the pandemic, the universal scientific guidance…
From Pungent to Pure: How PYURE Dynamic Protection Transformed Black/Gray Water Odor into Clean Air Onboard
In the maritime industry, it is not unusual to have black and gray water onboard. In fact, they are essential to the overall operation of a vessel. From the water that comes out of the sink to the water that comes out of the toilet, gray and black water play a crucial role in the…
Top Transferable Cruise Ship Public Health Principles for the Maritime Industry
By David Best, Director of Public Health In the book The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway wrote, “Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” Wise words, indeed, and perhaps advice that many maritime executives might consider in these…
5 Facts the Maritime Industry Should Know About PYURE Hydroxyl Generation
Properly filtering and sanitizing air used to be a difficult task onboard a vessel, but now there is an air purification solution available that checks off all the boxes. PYURE Dynamic Protection™️ is an industry-proven hydroxyl generator that maintains a healthy and safe indoor environment, reduces carbon emissions, and protects vessel operators’ bottom line. Before…
VIKAND Fosters Culture of Care for the Maritime Industry
25 October 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: To manage the healthcare challenges of the maritime industry during the era of COVID-19, Vikand Medical Solutions, LLC—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—continues to expand and adapt its organizational structure and philosophy of corporate responsibility. Both are critical to seafarer welfare. “Over the past year…
Invest in Seafarers’ Health for Human Sustainability and Increased Operational Efficiencies
Disney Exec, Dave Bull, Joins VIKAND as SVP + General Manager
7 October 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: VIKAND Solutions, LLC—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—announces the appointment of Dave Bull as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Vikand Direct, effective 7 October 2021. Dave Bull’s global leadership experience reflects exceptional executive leadership skills with an unparalleled understanding of evolving technology. He…
Top 4 Environmental Benefits of Hydroxyl Generation
In response to the Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change (IPCC) report, many industries are facing scrutiny from environmental groups and governments all over the world due to their lack of eco-conscious efforts. The maritime sector is among them. New regulations are pushing maritime organizations to cut their greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change,…
Bo Nylandsted Larsen Joins VIKAND as VP of Commercial Partnerships
24 August 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: VIKAND Solutions, LLC—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—announces the appointment of Bo Nylandsted Larsen as Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, effective 1 September 2021. Peter Hult, VIKAND CEO, comments, “Bo Larsen is so very highly regarded in the maritime industry. His visionary strategic planning and…
Then vs. Now: How the Maritime Sector Has & Can Continue to Adapt to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted many industries, forcing them to look in the mirror and evaluate what types of protocols, policies, and equipment they have in place to safeguard the health of patrons and employees. Two industries that were impacted the most were hospitality and transportation, specifically within the maritime sector. There is no doubt…