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Vikand to manage biomedical equipment for TUI Cruises

TUI Cruises chose Vikand to provide specialist biomedical services for 11 ships.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

August 30, 2023

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Vikand's role will be to source and maintain the fleet’s biomedical equipment, and provide capital expenditure forecasts and lifecycle management.

Global rapid response

'Our worldwide biomedical technicians take a hands-on approach, which allows for a global rapid response 24/7,' Vikand CEO Peter Hult said. 'Our experienced team ensures down time for vital lifesaving equipment is reduced while improving the asset management lifecycle by preventive maintenance, resulting in reduced healthcare risk.'

TUI Cruises chose Vikand based on the company’s ability to provide global support with a team of industry experienced biomedical technicians who understand the importance of functioning biomedical equipment in a remote environment, far from shoreside support. This gives shipboard medical personnel the assurance they can rely on a team to help when a vital piece of equipment breaks.

Christian Lerche, corporate captain, fleet operation and health at TUI Cruises, said: 'We are very excited to initiate the cooperation with Vikand and bring the maintenance of our biomedical equipment to an elevated level.'

Scope of the work

Vikand’s biomedical services include device installation, monitoring, repairs, recall monitoring, comprehensive maintenance, sourcing original equipment manufacturer parts and more.

This allows the shipboard team to focus on patients, safe in the knowledge their medical equipment is properly calibrated and maintained. It also assures management the on-board health risks are reduced, compliance requirements are met and capex needs are monitored by biomedical equipment experts.

Vikand provides global biomedical services to more than 220 vessels worldwide and manages more than 9,500 medical devices, with services that include asset management, preventive maintenance, repairs and more.

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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