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Tanker held offshore for Covid-19 suspicion

Australian health authorities and the local police were holding the 'Haruna Express' offshore on Nov 13, 2020, in pos. 34° 3.15' N 151° 32.09' E due to fears of COVID-19 aboard. The New South Wales police was assisting with the administration of testing for the crew. The tanker was inbound for Port Botany near Sydney, when the captain said that several crew members were reporting that they did not feel well and were displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Learning of the situation aboard the vessel, the authorities denied permission to enter the port and order the vessel to remain offshore. The 'Haruna Express' has a crew of 21 of Indian and Russian nationality. The vessel had departed Yeosu on Oct 27. Report with photo: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/australia-holds-tanker-offshore-pending-covid-19-tests

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On May 5, 2010, the "Haruna Express" allided with a with a berth angle at the Nakhodka oil terminal during mooring operations. The weather was rainy with wind gusts up to 15 meters/sec. The vessel suffered a hole, but no spill was reported. The tanker had to anchor for inspections.<