Maritime healthcare provider, VIKAND, is continuing to partner with Azamara Cruises.
Since September, 2021, VIKAND has provided Azamara with comprehensive medical management services, offering administration across all areas of healthcare delivery on board.
VIKAND’s support includes, but is not limited to, medical staffing and case management, biomedical systems and formulary resupply. The company also ensures end-to-end support.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Azamara Cruises, a cruise line known for its distinctive itineraries, extended destination days and commitment to exceptional service,” said Russ Holmes, Vice President Key PartnerSHIPS at VIKAND.
“Our on board maritime medical professionals are supported by an experienced shoreside team, all of whom have served at sea themselves and understand the complexities of maritime medicine. We are committed to reducing risk and improving outcomes – especially on remote itineraries where fast, expert decision-making can make all the difference,” he said.
“VIKAND has proven to be a dependable and agile partner with a thorough understanding of the cruise industry,” said Chief Administrative Officer of Azamara Cruises, Nico Corbijn.
“Their ability to oversee our full medical operations, from recruiting maritime medical professionals to optimising on board services, has been instrumental in enhancing our healthcare offerings while also increasing efficiency and reducing resupply spend.”
Over the course of the partnership, VIKAND has also implemented its global Case Management programme for Azamara, providing continuous support that bridges on-board care with shoreside co-ordination.
This initiative, along with optimised medical operations and resource management, has contributed to improved care quality and increased revenue opportunities for Azamara.
