The crew of the bulk carrier MV Seajoy awaits authorization to close the quarantine and leave the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, where the vessel spent 14 days moored, after confirming two positive cases of the new coronavirus among crew members. According to information obtained by G1 on Tuesday (7), the vessel docked at the Santos pier and loaded 63,520 tons of soybeans between June 19 and 21. However, after the positive diagnosis of the crew, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) determined the ship’s quarantine. From the dock, located in Warehouse 39 of the port, where the soy was loaded, the ship sailed towards Barra de Santos, on June 23, where it remains in quarantine until this Tuesday. According to Anvisa, a new survey to detect possible sources of contamination will be carried out. If the survey does not reveal irregularities or new cases of Covid-19, the vessel will be authorized to operate or leave the Port of Santos. According to Santos Port Autorithy, Santos port authority, MV Seajoy is currently the only vessel in quarantine in the anchorage area of the complex.
Source: G1 / Portos e Navios