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 strategic implementation of VIKAND Direct which includes layers of resources to mirror the intricacies of public and maritime

health. Given her vast experience in both the maritime and business worlds, Agnes is well-suited to understanding the complexities of commercial shipping and crew well-being.”

VIKAND Direct is revolutionizing commercial shipping healthcare at sea by …

• Ensuring a healthy crew
• Providing easy access to healthcare
• Delivering immediate support in case of emergency or serious illness
• Improving crew and vessel operations through increased risk management and mitigation
• Supporting safer shipping environments with reduced claims and better cost efficiencies
• Collaborating with leading technology companies, FrontM and Inmarsat, to deliver VIKAND

Direct’s doctor-in-your-pocket direct, low bandwidth communications, a solution that has been customized and adapted for commercial maritime sectors.

“Agnes will be responsible for engaging, explaining, and representing the VIKAND Direct solution in the commercial maritime industry, a one-of-a-kind proactive and comprehensive program that addresses the need for proactive healthcare for commercial shipping crews,” says Quist.

Mathiesen’s experience spans more than 20 years. She began her career onboard at Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), coming ashore to continue her NCL work, first as a Port Agent in Miami and later as a Manager of Port Global Operations. Moving to Marine Benefits Ltd.—wholly owned by Norwegian Hull Club—Agnes created and developed a global network of quality hospitals to better serve mariners.

Agnes also spent several years integrating messaging for Flåm and Oslo as well as positioning “The Viking Planet,” the first digital Viking Museum in the world.

“In joining VIKAND Direct, I’m eager to bring this critical, innovative, easily accessible healthcare technology to commercial shipping,” says Mathiesen. “This means understanding systems, developing relationships, connecting people, and creating virtually bespoke healthcare systems to meet VIKAND’s clients’ needs wherever they may be. It’s a great opportunity for me and our global community alike.”

Agnes Mathiesen is based in Oslo, Norway.

About VIKAND

VIKAND provides global medical and public health service solutions to the entire maritime industry, including cruise, yacht, superyacht, commercial shipping, fishing, and energy sectors. VIKAND works with more than 200 cruise ship clients—spread over 32 cruise lines—supporting 120,000 crew with medical and mental wellness needs supported by experienced onboard and onshore medical staffs. VIKAND’s proven medical and public health expertise and experience is demonstrated through a proactive and evidence-based healthcare approach, the VIKAND Total Healthcare Solution and is coordinated with global regulatory agencies and industry associations. Solutions encompass 24/7 medical management, public health, and COVID-19 consulting, biomedical equipment maintenance and products, and leading air and surface decontamination solutions. VIKAND recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and was awarded the Seatrade Cruise Awards Supplier of the Year 2020 in October. VIKAND has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Hamburg and soon Monaco in addition to having staff located throughout the world.