German shipping major, Hapag-Lloyd recently reported that there are no additional COVID-19 positive cases onboard its two US-flagged container vessels, Philadelphia Express and St. Louis Express.
In fact, about a week ago, the shipping company informed that one member of each vessel’s crew found to be infected by the coronavirus.
In light of the situation, Hapag-Lloyd put the crew under quarantine, while all other crew members on the vessel were isolated, monitored and tested as well.
Following the COVID-19 test results, both vessels’ crewmembers were tested negative, while the ships are now cleared for normal operation.
A second round of crew testing was performed, and thankfully all returned negative for COVID-19.
…the company informed.
For the records, all necessary approvals were received and Philadelphia Express has departed Norfolk with a 4-day delay on Saturday July 18. The vessel is estimated to arrive in Antwerp on 27 July.
At the same time, St. Louis Express departed Savannah on schedule and arrived Norfolk on Monday 20th.
The vessel has completed cargo operations, was cleared for departure and has departed Norfolk on Tuesday 21 July.
