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๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐›๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก.During a recent voyage, a crew member ...
09/07/2026

๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐›๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก.

During a recent voyage, a crew member on a cargo vessel developed signs of hypovolemic shock secondary to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The vessel was days from its next scheduled port, putting shore based medical access out of reach. Through VIKAND Connect, the OneHealth by VIKAND telehealth team conducted a real time remote assessment, recognised the risk of rapid deterioration and issued emergency medical instructions to stabilise the patient while preparations were made for evacuation.

A decisive, coordinated response turned what could have been a fatal event into a life saving one.

Key takeaways:
โœ… Expert level remote assessment is possible even in the most remote maritime environments
โœ… Seamless coordination between ship, telehealth team and shore is vital in time sensitive medical situations
โœ… Acting on telehealth recommendations can save lives long before a vessel reaches port

At sea, every minute counts. This is what OneHealth by VIKAND is built for: bridging the distance between crisis and care, wherever seafarers are in the world.

Day 2 at SMM. We're at Hall B6, Stand 350, joining our partner Navarino to talk maritime healthcare.Some great conversat...
09/02/2026

Day 2 at SMM. We're at Hall B6, Stand 350, joining our partner Navarino to talk maritime healthcare.

Some great conversations so far, and a clear sense of growing interest in crew healthcare and its impact in mitigating safety and operational risks. Physical health, mental health and the environment crew live in are intrinsically linked, and that's the lens we bring to every conversation on board.

Come and find us, we'd be delighted to discuss further and share our perspective on this important topic.

Congratulations, Marco! ๐ŸŒŸWe're incredibly proud to celebrate Chief Nurse Marco Roseo Oracion, recognised as Safety Star ...
08/21/2026

Congratulations, Marco! ๐ŸŒŸ

We're incredibly proud to celebrate Chief Nurse Marco Roseo Oracion, recognised as Safety Star of the Month aboard Adora Mediterranea. Marco's dedication to safety, health, and wellbeing for guests and crew alike reflects exactly what VIKAND stands for, and his leadership is an inspiration to medical teams across our fleet.

In his own words, Marco shared:
"Receiving this award is both a tremendous honor and a humbling reminder of the importance of our commitment to safety. It inspires me to continue promoting a strong culture of health, wellness, and safety at sea while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, and standing by our shared commitment to protect and care for crew and guests alike.

"I share this achievement with gratitude to the entire shipboard and shoreside teams whose support, leadership, and commitment to excellence make such accomplishments possible."

Thank you, Marco, for being a fantastic ambassador for maritime healthcare excellence, and congratulations on this well-earned recognition!

๐Ÿ“ธ Chief Nurse Marco pictured with Dr. Amelia Bulanadi

โณ The countdown is on for SMM 2026, one of the most important events in the maritime industry calendar. Join us in Hambu...
08/13/2026

โณ The countdown is on for SMM 2026, one of the most important events in the maritime industry calendar. Join us in Hamburg from 1 to 4 September at our partner Navarino's stand, Hall B6 Stand 350.

VIKAND has always advocated that crew members are the most valuable asset, yet healthcare at sea still comes with real challenges. Limited onboard resources, distance from shore-based care, and delays in reaching the right treatment can turn a manageable health issue into a serious risk, both for the individual and for safe operations.

Come and say hello to Ronald to discuss how VIKAND helps operators close that gap, acting as a trusted healthcare extension to support crew wellbeing and mitigate risk across vessel operations.

We look forward to connecting with you all in Hamburg! โš“
https://www.smm-hamburg.com/

Thank you to Dr. Shanavas Puzhangattil, Ship Physician, for his contribution to our July's Pulse newsletter.In his artic...
08/10/2026

Thank you to Dr. Shanavas Puzhangattil, Ship Physician, for his contribution to our July's Pulse newsletter.

In his article, Dr. Shanavas looks at what it takes to build more resilient onboard medical services, from strong clinical governance and standardised procedures, to smarter inventory management and better connections between onboard and shoreside care.

Delivering healthcare at sea comes with challenges you simply don't face ashore. Limited resources, remote environments, and complex logistics mean medical teams have to be ready to deliver safe, consistent care under pressure, and his article breaks down what helps make that possible.

A few standout points:
โœ… Clinical governance isn't just a framework, it reduces real operational risk, from medication errors to unplanned port calls.
โœ… Digital inventory systems, including real-time dashboards and expiry monitoring to reduce waste, can strengthen financial oversight.
โœ… Telehealth continues to play a growing role, giving onboard clinicians direct access to shoreside specialists when it matters most.

Read the full article
๐Ÿ”— https://vikand.com/articles/strengthening-clinical-governance-and-operational-excellence-in-maritime-healthcare-by-dr-shanavas-puzhangattil/

08/04/2026

VIKAND's environmental protection platform, powered by Pyure Dynamic Protection Technology, gives cruise and maritime operators a proactive way to manage environmental risks across their vessels.

The solution helps deliver:

๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Operational continuity
๐ŸŒ Environmental risk reduction
โšก Energy efficiency and ESG benefits
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Passenger and crew confidence
๐Ÿ“‹ Regulatory readiness

A single solution that supports healthier environments, more efficient operations, and a stronger onboard experience. Our partners are already seeing meaningful operational and environmental benefits.

Get in touch to see what it could mean for your fleet ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://vikand.com/contact-us/

For decades, crew health has been treated as a line item. Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND, arg...
07/28/2026

For decades, crew health has been treated as a line item. Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND, argues that this is finally changing.

In an interview with Cyprus Shipping News, Ronald explains why leading operators are shifting from reactive care to proactive performance management. That means tracking everyday health data rather than waiting for emergencies, embedding crew wellbeing into fleet wide KPIs, and using predictive insights to catch risks early. One example: a rise in eye and hand injuries across a fleet pointed straight to a gap in PPE compliance, before it became a bigger problem.

Ronald also makes the case for investing in crew healthcare on commercial grounds. "Crew health is not a cost line, it is a risk control." One unmanaged medical event, whether a diversion, repatriation or emergency disembarkation, can outweigh the cost of a structured programme many times over.

๐Ÿ”— Read the full interview
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2026/06/09/ronald-spithout-crew-health-is-a-strategic-asset-not-a-cost-line/

For decades, asset management has been the lifeblood of maritime work. Every inch of the ship meticulously monitored and...
07/21/2026

For decades, asset management has been the lifeblood of maritime work. Every inch of the ship meticulously monitored and maintained in the name of operational continuity and long-term value. Yet seafarers, the most critical asset of all, have consistently been treated as a cost centre rather than a strategic investment.

The concept of โ€œcrew as assetโ€ can appear transactional when applied to people rather than machinery, but in practice it is quite the opposite. Asset thinking means care, protection and long-term planning. It recognises that performance and reliability depend on sustained investment.

Peter Hult's latest interview explores why crew health, wellbeing, and retention should be viewed as strategic investments that improve safety, reduce risk, and strengthen long-term business performance.

๐Ÿ”— Read the full article featured in IMPA
https://impablog.com/2026/07/09/maritimes-most-undervalued-asset-people

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