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Safety at Sea Starts in the Mind

The importance of psychological safety at sea cannot be overstated. By its very nature, working at sea in a small, highly interdependent group performing dangerous and demanding work requires a high level of psychological safety. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning of psychological safety, its benefits, and what can happen when maritime workers feel…

Health and Safety: Two Sides of the Same Coin

When we use the phrase “safety at sea,” we’re actually referring to a multifaceted concept that includes procedures, measures and equipment that keep both vessel and crew safe, or that can be called on in an emergency. A number of forces and factors work interdependently to influence safety at sea, and health is one of…

Mental Health Resilience at Sea

Working at sea presents many health challenges, from irregular hours to limited food options, to the ever-present risk of accident or injury. However, maritime work also poses threats to mental health – far higher, in fact, than most land-based jobs. Seafarers deal with elevated stress, isolation and loneliness, while women are also at risk for…

Why Telemedicine Alone Isn’t Working

For commercial vessels sailing the world’s oceans, access to telemedicine services can be highly valuable. However, telemedicine has limits, and it is proving itself to be insufficient as a sole maritime healthcare solution with no other support. Telemedicine is more effective as one element of a total healthcare solution that includes proactive care, regular checkups,…

This Year, It’s All About Partnership

After a strong 2023, the team at VIKAND is more excited than ever for a successful 2024. The big theme this year is Partnership, as we leverage our network for the greater good of the industry and continue to seek partners who advocate for and support the health and wellbeing of crew members and guests.…

Remote Seafarers Need Effective Healthcare Solutions

Delivering effective healthcare at sea can be challenging, but especially so in remote parts of the world, where operators are obligated to minimise their impact on the region’s limited resources. Most commercial ships in remote waters operate with a small crew and finite resources, and are minimally equipped to handle anything beyond routine care, such…