Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for African-Magnolia

The 'African Magnolia', a vessel previously detained at the port of Rosario due to the death of a crew member, has had its sailing restrictions lifted after an autopsy ruled out any contagious diseases. The ship was held under court order following the unfortunate incident that took place on December 25, when a 47-year-old Filipino sailor experienced severe chest pain and subsequently passed away at sea. Upon the vessel’s arrival at the port on January 6, health protocols were put in place immediately. Border Health inspectors and forensic teams, equipped with protective gear, boarded the ship to conduct thorough assessments, while all movements on and off the vessel were suspended pending autopsy results. The medical examination, conducted within a cold chamber aboard the ship, determined that the sailor died from a massive heart attack caused by an obstruction in the descending coronary artery, effectively ruling out infectious disease as a factor. The captain reported that the crew member had only shown signs of severe chest pain prior to collapsing. Despite attempts to resuscitate him as per the guidelines from the Telematic Maritime Medical Assistance Service (CIRM), he could not be revived. During the investigation, the health of the remaining 20 crew members was carefully monitored, with daily check-ups and sanitation measures implemented to ensure their safety. This incident was overseen by the Argentine Naval Prefecture, the Federal Prosecutor's Office of Rosario, and the Health Unit of the Ministry of Health. The Prosecutor's Office categorized this operation as a precautionary measure due to the initial lack of information surrounding the cause of the sailor's death. Following confirmation from the autopsy, the overseeing judge revoked the interdiction, permitting the 'African Magnolia' to continue its journey to the Republic of Congo.

The bulk carrier 'African Magnolia' arrived at General Lagos port, located south of Rosario, on January 6, 2025, around 6 PM. The primary purpose of this docking was to load soy flour, but the ship also bore the solemn responsibility of carrying the remains of a deceased crew member. This individual, a 47-year-old man from the Philippines, tragically passed away at sea on December 25, 2024. The captain communicated this heart-wrenching news to the Argentine maritime agency while en route to the province of Santa Fe. Authorities from the Naval Prefecture of Arroyo Seco were alerted about the incident through the maritime agency, and the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Rosario, led by prosecutor Javier Arzubi Calvo and assistant prosecutor María Virginia Sosa, was also informed. Preliminary investigations suggested that the deceased crew member succumbed to a heart attack. Upon arrival, Naval Prefecture officials confirmed that the remaining crew, consisting of approximately 20 individuals, adhered to all necessary procedures for preserving a body following a death at sea. Furthermore, the vessel underwent thorough disinfection coordinated with the Prefecture, in compliance with guidelines from the Border Health Unit of the Ministry of Health of the Nation. Upon the completion of these protocols, the Prosecutor's Office granted permission for the transfer of the deceased to the Legal Medical Institute, with the support of the Rosario Zapadores Firefighters. All crew members of the 'African Magnolia' underwent testing to eliminate the risk of viral infections, including Ebola. Fortunately, none exhibited troubling symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, and the body had been properly preserved in the ship's cold storage facilities. For further details, you can view the report with photos here: https://www.unosantafe.com.ar/la-region/confirmaron-que-el-tripulante-filipino-un-barco-africano-fallecio-muerte-natural-n10173333.html