As a result, the vessel will have to remain in quarantine at anchorage and will not be able to commence cargo operations in Durban, in line with local health and safety regulations, Hapag-Lloyd said in an update.
In late May 2020, two seafarers working on the 2,824 TEU Montpellier tested positive for COVID-19 in Durban during the ship’s normal operations as part of the Middle East India Africa Express (MIAX) service. The local authorities immediately ordered the ship to remain at anchorage for 14 days – a measure which has now been extended.
