- The container ship MSC Lausanne is probably, experiencing problem with her next port of call on schedule, Ashdod, Israel, amidst coronavirus scare.
- The crew including seaman in question are healthy in all respects, the the ship already traveled half of Europe with no problems whatsoever, but the Ashdod officials were not convinced.
- The ship undocked Lymassol Cyprus, early in the morning February 26, her next port of call being Ashdod.
- The ship remained anchored at Lymassol anchorage, apparently waiting for Israeli authorities decision either to allow her to dock at Ashdod and offload containers.
On account of coronavirus scare, the container ship MSC Lausanne is probably, facing problem with her next port of call on schedule, Ashdod, Israel, writes Stepan Kotcherga for Maritime Bulletin.
Ship docking at Lymassol anchorage
One of ship’s crew was recently in South Korea and 14 or 27 day incubation period didn’t yet expire. It was enough for Ashdod Port Authority to reportedly, deny or postpone ship’s docking in port.
The crew including seaman in question are healthy in all respects, the the ship already traveled half of Europe with no problems whatsoever, but it doesn’t convince Ashdod officials.
Trading companies already sent letters and requests to Israel industry association, asking association to assist, and allow the ship to dock in port. A lot of goods they expect and count on, may finish up in limbo. Final decision is to be made by Ministry of Health.
The ship undocked Lymassol Cyprus, early in the morning February 26, her next port of call being Ashdod, ETA February 26. She anchored at Lymassol anchorage, and as of 0500 UTC February 26, remained at anchor.
Update on February 27
As of 0800 UTC February 27, the ship remained anchored at Lymassol anchorage, apparently waiting for Israeli authorities decision either to allow her to dock at Ashdod and offload containers destined for Israel, or conditions she will have to comply with in order to be cleared, or whatever.
Preventing coronavirus is becoming more harmful and dangerous, considering lockdowns consequences, than coronavirus.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
