Category: <span>Yacht</span>
Hydroxyl Technology 101: The Benefits of Air Purification Onboard
With the threat of COVID-19 still looming and vulnerability to the growth of mold spores, viruses, bacteria, and odors, hydroxyl technology is becoming increasingly important in the maritime sector. However, safely and effectively purifying the air to eliminate these contaminants in the tight quarters of a vessel is no easy task. From cruise ships to…
INMARSAT AND VIKAND HOST DEMONSTRATION OF 24/7 TELEMEDICINE SERVICE FOR MARINERS
INMARSAT AND VIKAND HOST DEMONSTRATION OF 24/7 TELEMEDICINE SERVICE FOR MARINERS Hands-on demonstration with live Fleet Xpress link scheduled for July 28th and 29th, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale 28 July 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, will co-host an event at Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale Airport on…
David Best Joins VIKAND as Director of Public Health
7 July 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: VIKAND Solutions, LLC— a global maritime medical operations and public health provider— announces the appointment of David Best as Director of Public Health, effective immediately. Paul Morgan, VIKAND Vice President of Compliance & Quality Assurance, comments, “David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Maritime Public Health…
Agnes Mathiesen Joins VIKAND as Healthcare Solutions Integrator, VIKAND Direct
22 June 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: VIKAND Solutions, LLC— a global maritime medical operations and public health provider— announces the appointment of Agnes Mathiesen as Healthcare Solutions Integrator of VIKAND Direct for commercial shipping, effective immediately. Len Quist, VIKAND Senior Vice President and General Manager, comments, “The role of Healthcare Solutions Integrator reflects Vikand’s…
PYURE Dynamic Protection™️: The Key to Preventing the Spread of Airborne COVID-19 Onboard
Containing the threat of COVID-19 is essential for all businesses, but especially in industries that have been hit the hardest by the pandemic, such as the maritime industry. Some experts have predicted that the cruise industry will not fully recover until 2023. Ship operators need to convince governments and passengers that they will be safe…
Klaus Stoltenberg Joins VIKAND as Non-Executive Director to Introduce World- Class Healthcare Solutions to the Global Maritime Shipping Industry
1 June 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA: VIKAND Solutions, LLC—a global maritime medical operations and public health provider— announces the appointment of Klaus Stoltenberg as Non-Executive Director for commercial shipping, bringing his deep knowledge and expertise of the global maritime shipping industry to VIKAND. Peter Hult, VIKAND CEO, comments, “One of the most important aspects…
Simwave and Vikand launch Maritime School of Medicine & Public Health
Mental Wellness at Sea: Before & After the Pandemic
Maritime workers, unbeknownst to those outside of the industry, are considered essential workers due to the imperative nature of their work transporting goods as well as passengers around the world. During this time, the pandemic has greatly uprooted many areas of their daily and work lives, fueling new and existing maritime mental wellness challenges. Life…
Will COVID-19 Screening Still Have a Role in the Maritime Industry Post Vaccine?
Due to COVID-19, everything we thought we knew about protecting people has changed. Gone are the days where we would share a bite to eat and brush off a cough, now everyone is considered a potential carrier. Screening for COVID-19 in the maritime industry has been vital in the war against this lethal virus, but…
VIKAND Appoints Russ Holmes as Director of Business Development, Affirming Growth in Global Maritime Industries
07 April 2021, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA: VIKAND Solutions, LLC—a global maritime medical operations and public health provider—affirms its growth in the global maritime industries with the appointment of Russ Holmes, Director of Business Development. While VIKAND is well known for providing end-to-end medical solutions to the cruise industry for its guests and crew, by bringing Holmes onboard, the company is even more assertively positioned to further extend its medical best practices and results to the global maritime industry, including commercial shipping, private islands, the gas and oil energy sector, and the yachting market.