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Outbreaks at sea remain one of the most complex challenges facing the maritime industry today.In the latest Seanews arti...
06/17/2026

Outbreaks at sea remain one of the most complex challenges facing the maritime industry today.

In the latest Seanews article, Amy White shares her perspective on managing and monitoring outbreaks in real time, highlighting how speed of response, data visibility, and coordinated medical support are critical to protecting both crew and operations.

With high-density onboard environments and constantly shifting populations, a proactive, real-time approach is essential to strengthen crew welfare, enhance safety, and minimise operational disruption.

Read the full interview here
🔗 https://www.seanews.co.uk/safety/managing-and-real-time-monitoring-outbreaks-at-sea-amy-white

Fatigue doesn’t always look like a problem until it is.Difficulty sleeping, reduced concentration, withdrawal from socia...
06/15/2026

Fatigue doesn’t always look like a problem until it is.

Difficulty sleeping, reduced concentration, withdrawal from social activities. These early signs are easy to overlook but matter at sea. When fatigue is treated as part of operations, not a personal issue, crews stay safer, healthier, and better supported.

With OneHealth by VIKAND, we help crew members and operators spot fatigue signs early and manage it better through practical support, medical insight, and preventive care.
https://vikand.com/OneHealth-by-VIKAND/

Last month, colleagues from our Manila office stepped aboard the elegant Swan Hellenic Minerva while docked in the Port ...
06/12/2026

Last month, colleagues from our Manila office stepped aboard the elegant Swan Hellenic Minerva while docked in the Port of Manila. It was a great opportunity to connect with our medical team and spend time with our partner and the crew on board.

Visits like these are important to us. They allow us to stay close to our teams, better understand the day‑to‑day realities at sea, and strengthen the relationships that support safe and successful operations.

We are grateful for the warm welcome and the dedication shown by the crew and medical team in looking after everyone on board. Wishing the entire crew fair seas, good health, and continued success.

📸 Dr. Mark Tu, Kate Punzalan, Kristine Bandelaria, Emily Gomosio

Are we still treating crew welfare as a checkbox, or as a real operational priority?In this interview, Ronald Spithout, ...
06/10/2026

Are we still treating crew welfare as a checkbox, or as a real operational priority?

In this interview, Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND, points to a clear shift across the industry. More maritime organisations are investing in proactive, tech enabled approaches, with a strong focus on preventive healthcare and early intervention.

But the bigger message goes further. Supporting seafarers today means taking a continuous, data informed approach to wellbeing. That includes tracking welfare risks over time, creating space for honest dialogue with crews, and turning insights into action before issues escalate.

When done right, crew welfare becomes more than a compliance requirement. It directly supports safer operations, stronger performance, and greater resilience at sea.

Read the latest interview published by Safety4Sea
🔗 https://safety4sea.com/cm-vikand-need-for-continuous-welfare-risk-tracking-and-open-communication-with-crews/

On this , let’s value our ocean and waterways and protect them for the people and communities who rely on them every da...
06/08/2026

On this , let’s value our ocean and waterways and protect them for the people and communities who rely on them every day.

06/05/2026

Our team is expanding!

With more fleets placing their trust in VIKAND, we are expanding our team to continue delivering the highest level of healthcare and support at sea. We have a variety of roles open across both our shipboard and shoreside teams. Find out more and apply below.

🩺 Telehealth Nurses, Remote
Provide virtual clinical support to crew worldwide, maintaining exceptional standards of care.
https://vikand.bamboohr.com/careers/95

⚓ US Paramedics, Deep Sea Fishing Vessels
Deliver frontline medical support on board commercial fishing vessels, ensuring crew health and safety in remote and demanding environments.
https://vikand.com/commercial-fishing-paramedic/

🛳️ Biomedical Equipment Technician (Entry Level)
Coordinate client operations and medical logistics, ensuring critical equipment and services run safely and efficiently, directly supporting patient care at sea.
https://vikand.bamboohr.com/careers/98

If you're ready to contribute to a company that values care and purpose, and supports the maritime industry through exceptional healthcare, we’d love to hear from you!

Looking for your next healthcare role? It could be at sea!Maria Quintana Gomez and Claire Sparks are at the Cruise Job F...
06/04/2026

Looking for your next healthcare role? It could be at sea!

Maria Quintana Gomez and Claire Sparks are at the Cruise Job Fair in London today, ready to answer your questions, share what working onboard is really like, and help you understand how to take the next step into the industry.

VIKAND is hiring passionate, qualified doctors and nurses to join our cruise clients. If you are open to something different and ready for a unique career experience, come and speak with the team.

Register here
https://www.cruisejobfair.com/london/

Great discussions continue at Posidonia 2026! Thank you to everyone who has stopped by the Navarino's stand so far. The ...
06/04/2026

Great discussions continue at Posidonia 2026!

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by the Navarino's stand so far. The conversations have been incredibly valuable, especially around how stronger onboard healthcare underpins crew welfare, enhances safety, and supports more reliable operations across fleets.

Ronald Spithout and Katerina Lile are on site and looking forward to connecting, sharing perspectives, and exploring how we can collectively raise standards for seafarer welfare.

Another busy day ahead! Visit us at Hall 4 | Stand 4.301

06/03/2026

We are looking for an Entry Level Biomedical Equipment Technician to join our team!

As we continue to grow our biomedical operations supporting major cruise lines worldwide, we are looking for one motivated individual to join our team in Fort Lauderdale. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career with a leading company delivering critical healthcare technology services at sea.

This hands on role is ideal for someone eager to learn and develop. You will work with advanced medical equipment alongside a team with a wealth of experience, giving you the opportunity to build strong technical skills in a specialised global environment.

The ideal candidate will bring:
✅ 2+ years BMET experience or Associate Biomedical Equipment Technology degree, military biomedical training, or CABT certification
✅ Strong foundation in electronics and troubleshooting
✅ Ability to read and follow technical manuals and documentation
✅ Understanding of key medical device regulations
✅ Experience with diagnostic tools and test equipment
✅ Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

If you are ready to grow your career, learn from industry experts, and support patient care across global cruise operations, we would love to hear from you!

👉 Find out more and apply here
https://vikand.bamboohr.com/careers/98?source=aWQ9MjA%3D

is underway! Find Ronald Spithout at the Navarino's stand, right at the entrance, Hall 4, Stand 301. He will be on sit...
06/02/2026

is underway!

Find Ronald Spithout at the Navarino's stand, right at the entrance, Hall 4, Stand 301. He will be on site to discuss maritime healthcare and how we support crew health at every stage of the journey.

Everything we do is designed for the realities of life at sea, helping protect crews and raise health and safety across our partners' fleet.

See you all soon!

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33312

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