Zhoushan to rescue sick crew on stranded dry bulker
Out of 20 crew members on board the Panama-flagged Grand Progress, 13 have shown symptoms of fever, according to a government statement. The vessel has been shut out by its destination port in China’s Nantong city, which has tightened its virus preventive measures
Move underlines continued global crew change crisis, with governments prioritising the domestic level of emergency when tackling the pandemic. There are claims governments are being too slow in vaccinating seafarers
If content does not display, please refresh your browser.
Subscribe
Not ready to subscribe? Sign up for free articles and daily news updates.
Sign Up For Updates