VIKAND Maritime Assistance Program
VIKAND Maritime Assistance Program provides crucial support for crew members. Within this program, our proactive mental health solutions strengthen crew mental wellbeing, resilience and coping mechanisms, whilst empowering seafarers to sustain good mental health and a safe working environment at sea.
- Develop a culture of care onboard
- Address warning signs before they escalate
- Create a crew mental wellness strategy
- Safeguard the welfare of your employees
- Maintain a safe onboard environment
- Respond to the challenges of working at sea
VIKAND Mental Health Solutions
Seafarers may face numerous stressors: Family concerns, loneliness, job stress, interpersonal issues, health concerns and more. Whether they need a compassionate ear or more serious intervention, our experts are here to reduce the risk and impact of mental health challenges.
Training Programs
Modules based programs which include Mental Health First Aid for Seafarers, Suicide & Self-Harm Awareness and Prevention, SASH Program and Crisis Management for Seafarers.
24/7 Crew Support Helpline
24/7 confidential counsellor crisis assistance helpline for crew with professional follow-up.
Crisis Assistance
In the event of an emergency onboard, a physician will be deployed to take on the role as assisting crew with the psychological aspects of crisis onsite.
Mental Health Emergency
24/7 support line for onboard management and medical officers with urgent mental health assistance. This dedicated helpline provides access to professional psychological consultations, ensuring timely and expert guidance during critical situations.
Crew Welfare Pulse
Measure and influence the wellbeing and satisfaction of crew members during their time at sea.
Case Management
Medical diversion off-vessel administrative patient support and health care supervision (medical evacuation cases only).
Mental Health PEME
Determine a crew member’s psychological and mental fitness while detecting any ongoing mental health issues.
Fit for Duty Evaluation
On-demand evaluation to determine candidates mental fit for duty and ability to travel.
What Makes VIKAND Stand Out?
VIKAND’s mental health solutions stand apart in a number of ways:
- We offer extensive resources focused on proactive risk mitigation designed to prevent problems before they start.
- We understand maritime. Everyone on our team has either worked at sea or consulted for international maritime organisations. This allows us to connect with crew members and operators on a deeper level and offer tailored mental health solutions.
- We adhere strictly to HIPAA and GDPR laws, because confidentiality is absolutely paramount.
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