According to a press release issued by Hapag-Lloyd on May 20, its container ship has been detained in the port of Durban after 2 members of the crew tested positive for coronavirus, reports Fleetmon.
What is in the press release?
Hapag-Lloyd’s press release reads as below:
We regret to inform you that during normal operations our MV “Montpellier” voyage 2017w, deployed in our Middle East India Africa Express (MIAX) service, two members of the crew tested positive for COVID-19 in Durban, South Africa.
As a safety measure, the local authorities have ordered the vessel to remain at anchorage for 14 days, and has further directed that no cargo operations can be undertaken at this time.
Crew tested positive
Both positive tested crew remain on board, and generally, they’re well. Berthing at Durban and subsequent ports of the rotation will be adjusted accordingly.
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Source: FleetMon
