Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Bf-Unzen

In a concerning turn of events at the Arturo Prat dock in Punta Arenas, the local port workers have raised alarms regarding a significant breach of quarantine protocols involving the vessel 'Unzen' (IMO: 1234567). Over the past 24 hours, reports surfaced that the ship had become a focal point of COVID-19 infection, with at least 16 crew members confirmed positive for the virus. Following this alarming development, health authorities imposed a quarantine, awaiting personnel changes to secure the area. However, on August 22, reports indicated that maintenance activities were performed aboard 'Unzen' despite the gangway being lowered onto the quay, igniting fears among port workers about insufficient isolation measures. The workers expressed their concerns that the protocols set by health authorities were being overlooked, with agents from Punta Arenas allegedly carrying out these maintenance tasks. This situation has raised significant health and safety concerns within the community and the maritime industry as a whole.

The vessel 'Unzen' found itself navigating towards Magallanes but was redirected to Puerto Montt on June 28, 2020, following a health emergency. One crew member displayed symptoms indicative of the coronavirus and was subsequently diagnosed with Covid-19 after being evaluated at the Puerto Aysén hospital. Alarmingly, eight additional crew members have also reported symptoms, raising concerns among the total crew of 70. In response to this outbreak, health authorities have initiated protocols for a safe evacuation planned for July 2, channeling the symptomatic individuals through a designated sanitary corridor to a healthcare facility in Puerto Montt. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by maritime operations in the wake of the pandemic.