Crew members were found COVID-19 positive by rapid test onboard chemical tanker, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Crew become rapid test postive
Seven out of 9 crew of chemical tanker Samus Swan were found COVID-19 rapid test positive at Algeciras.
The tanker and the crew were isolated. Crew remained on board, as all seamen are reported to be in good physical condition. The PCR results are expected.
The ship in load arrived at Algeciras on July 6 from Nigeria, initially she was bound for Gibraltar, but had to stop at Algeciras, for virus test.
Vessel Information
Chemical tanker SAMUS SWAN, IMO 9401312, dwt 5717, built 2007, flag Malta, manager UNI-TANKERS (EQUASIS).
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
