- VLCC tanker Amundsen Spirit gets quarantined after repairs.
- The vessel had to be anchored after 13 out of 32 crew were tested positive for COVID-19.
- One crew was taken to hospital, but character of his illness is unknown.
VLCC tanker Amundsen Spirit completed repairs but was disabled by positive test, reports Maritime Bulletin.
VLCC Quarantined
The VLCC crude oil tanker Amundsen Spirit sailed from Gdansk Poland on August 10 after completing repairs at Pilsudski Shipyard. The vessel had to be anchored at outer anchorage same day, after 13 out of 32 crew were tested positive prior to departure.
One crew was taken to hospital, but character of his illness is unknown. The rest of the crew remain on board.
Polish Authorities said they have no authority over tanker, because the vessel is anchored in international waters, so probably, tanker may leave anchorage and sail away. As of August 12, the ship was still at anchor.
Vessel Information
Crude oil tanker AMUNDSEN SPIRIT, IMO 9438858, dwt 190290, built 2010, flag Bahamas, manager ALTERA INFRASTRUCTURE NORWAY.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
