VIKAND has launched a proactive 24/7 healthcare program to help safeguard seafarers and protect the commercial viability of the shipping industry.
Launched at the US Embassy in London on February 7th, VIKAND introduced its program, as keeping the current seafarer workforce fit and well is paramount to stem the loss of experienced crew, according to VIKAND. The company also recognises that threats to their health, wellness and safety are often dealt with through reactive and static solutions.
With the International Chamber of Shipping predicting a global shortfall of 90,000 trained officers by 2026, the industry needs to recognise that to attract new talent and retain the current workforce, it needs to dramatically improve its approach to healthcare for our industry’s seafarers
… VIKAND noted in its statement
Therefore, VIKAND will offer the maritime industry with tools and insights for taking a more proactive approach to seafarer well-being.
Their (the crew’s) health and well-being need to be managed and maintained in the same way an engineer has to regularly maintain a vessel’s machinery to avoid costly breakdowns. The same notion applies to crews, where a structured healthcare approach will have a positive impact on a fleet’s bottom line
… said Peter Hult CEO of VIKAND.
Mitigating risks to health can lower the shipping industry’s long-term healthcare costs, improve its commercial viability and enhance the sustainability of its global labour force.
In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of VIKAND OneHealth, had explained that the industry can assure proactive health care and provide a better environment onboard by utilizing the existing digital/medical technology and innovation.
OneHealth by VIKAND promises to optimise crew wellness with anytime, anywhere healthcare support, helping to reduce the risks and costs associated with seafarer health issues.
… noted Spithout in the company’s statement
