VIKAND Signs Healthcare Contract with Resorts World Cruises
Date: 16 August 2022
Global Healthcare specialist VIKAND has signed a contract with Resorts World Cruises that is headquartered in Singapore to provide healthcare and medical operations consulting services.
VIKAND’s team will assist and support the senior leadership team at Resorts World Cruises, including the shipboard management and medical team with healthcare regulatory and safety issues, operating procedures, sourcing, and recruitment medical staff, ensuring that Resorts World Cruises has access to world class medical support at their fingertips.
VIKAND will support the set-up of the healthcare facilities for any new vessels that may be activated, including the identifying and installing appropriate medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and Medical Oxygen.
Resorts World Cruises is a brand extension of Resorts World, a global company with over 46 properties in 8 countries and 4 continents. The new Asian luxury and dynamic lifestyle cruise line made its debut sailing with the Genting Dream in June 2022 in Singapore with a complement of 1,700 crew.
Commenting on the new partnership Peter Hult, CEO, of VIKAND said, “I’m really pleased that VIKAND has been selected to provide healthcare support to Resorts World Cruises. VIKAND’s extensive experience and network will work very well in aligning with Resorts World Cruises’ healthcare requirements. VIKAND has experienced teams of fully trained medical professionals with hands-on experience, and we look forward to taking full advantage our expertise to the benefit Resorts World Cruises’ operations.
The cruise industry is very familiar territory for VIKAND working with over 200 cruise vessels across the globe. Our philosophy at VIKAND is to provide a proactive healthcare solution to ensure we place the welfare of guests and crew members at the centre of everything we do.”
“As the safety and well-being of our guests and crew is our number one priority, having the experience of the VIKAND team to call upon is very reassuring for our staff,” said Havard Ramsoy, Senior Vice President Fleet Operations, for Resorts World Cruises.
“VIKAND is a well-respected healthcare provider to the cruise industry, and I’ve known the company for many years. The team is very passionate about delivering critical medical support to the maritime industry and providing the best medical care when required. VIKAND’s proactive approach to healthcare fits with Resorts World Cruises values to provide exciting and unique experiences, with the highest level of care,” he continued.
ABOUT VIKAND
VIKAND provides public health and medical solutions to the shipping, cruise, yachting, and offshore industries. Operating around the clock and around the world, we are committed to delivering best in class healthcare solutions through transparent, pro-active, and strong partnerships.
We act as a partner for our customers, guiding them through the regulatory and safety challenges facing shipping, whilst delivering tangible benefits to achieve the highest level of care. Our holistic approach and detailed understanding of maritime healthcare needs is complemented with state-of-the-art technologies to inform our decision making.
ABOUT RESORTS WORLD CRUISES
Resorts World Cruises is a newly established Asian luxury and dynamic lifestyle cruise brand that is rich in Asian heritage, offering a personalized cruising lifestyle with diverse international experiences. Resorts World Cruises – ‘Resorts Cruising At Sea’ aims to redefine the cruising experience altogether by providing exciting and unique offerings, a variety of accommodations, including the world-class luxury accommodation, “The Palace” – a luxury ship-within-a ship private enclave with its own exclusive restaurant, sundeck, gym, spa and other facilities, a theme park with multiple attractions, on board entertainment and international performances, retail outlets and luxury boutiques, popular and fine-dining and bars, MICE facilities and more.
Resorts World Cruises is a brand extension of “Resorts World”, a global brand with over 46 properties in 8 countries and 4 continents. Resorts World properties attract over 80 million visitors a year and has over 30,000 employees. The latest property to open is US$ 4.3 billion Resorts World Las Vegas in 2021.
Resorts World Cruises debut on 15 June 2022 in Singapore with the operations of the luxurious 3,352 passenger and 150,695 gross ton Genting Dream. With the inception of Resorts World Cruises, the brand aims to position itself as the leading cruise line in the region for Asian sourced markets, providing the highest standards in safety and precautionary measures.