MHG and VIKAND develop innovative hygiene programme for yachting industry

MHG Insurance Brokers, a crew benefits specialist, and VIKAND SOLUTIONS, LLC, a global medical operations and healthcare solutions provider, have announced a new partnership to bring VIKAND’s Health and Hygiene programme to the yachting industry.

This Health and Hygiene programme consists of a three-pronged approach to reduce and potentially eliminate the threat of COVID-19 on board, while also promoting the overall health and wellness of crew and guests through air purification technology, medical protocols, and around-the-clock medical support.

VIKAND’s strategy includes:

• Technologies like PYURE are used to suppress COVID-19 and other contaminants which can stay in the air in aerosolised droplets and on surfaces for hours
  
  
  • PYURE works to actively distribute disinfecting air to kill viruses, bacteria, mold, etc.
  • The technology is proven to be effective, safe, green, and energy saving
  • PYURE can create an environment of ultra-clean, crisp air

• Health & Hygiene protocols with COVID-19 focus from VIKAND’s public health practice
  • Public Health Service support in the installation and management of protocols
  • Advice, education, support, and solutions for pre-emptive testing and tracking

• COVID-19 hotline, 24/7 medical support by VIKAND’s expert maritime medical staff
  • House calls – VIKAND’S medical team reaches out to each vessel monthly
  • Mental wellness support

Peter Hult, CEO of VIKAND, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with MHG. COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind at the moment and we’re happy to bring the industry a potential solution which helps promote a high degree of health and wellness on board.”

Through this collaborative effort, MHG and VIKAND strive to provide clients and the yachting industry with a cohesive strategy to help mitigate the risk of infection and transfer on board, while providing guests and crew outstanding care, comfort, and support.

Andrew Dudzinski, MHG Insurance Brokers chairman and CEO, added, “As owners return to their yachts and charters resume, we want to make sure our clients and the industry have access to as many tools as possible to combat COVID-19. MHG’s primary concern has always been the health and welfare of crew and guests on board. The VIKAND team is well known to us and we believe their solutions are in line with our initiatives to help clients face this new environment and to continue yachting with enhanced comfort and care.”

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