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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…

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,…

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…