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🧭 Beyond the Horizon: Medical Strategy for Cruise Ship Repositioning
As the Fall Equinox approaches, cruise lines are preparing to reposition their fleets for the change in seasons. Ships currently sailing...

Ruben Parejo, MD
4 min read


⚓ Navigating the Storm: COVID-19, Crisis Leadership, and Getting Back to Sea
When the world shut down in 2020, the cruise industry faced an unprecedented crisis. Ships were anchored. Borders were sealed. And a...

Ruben Parejo, MD
2 min read


👨⚕️ Did You Know a Ship Can Sail Without a Captain, but Not Without a Doctor?
It is a little-known fact, but one that carries enormous weight. A cruise ship, under certain conditions, can sail without a captain. But...

Ruben Parejo, MD
2 min read


🧠 Portable CT Scans at Sea: Turning an Idea Into a Life Saving Reality
It started with a question that kept coming back to me. What if we could bring CT scanning to sea? Working in maritime medicine for...

Ruben Parejo, MD
2 min read


⚖️ Trusted Expertise in Maritime Medicine: Nearly Two Decades Supporting Legal Teams
In the world of cruise medicine, the stakes do not end at sea. When medical incidents happen onboard, they often lead to complex legal...

Ruben Parejo, MD
1 min read


🦷 Expanding Access at Sea: How I Brought Dental Care Onboard
When we talk about health at sea, dental care is often overlooked. But for crew members spending months at a time onboard, access to...

Ruben Parejo, MD
2 min read
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