What Crew Members Say About Blue-Tune

On November 17, 2018, the bulk carrier 'Blue Tune' encountered an engine malfunction after entering the New Southern Lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel at approximately 11:15 AM. Despite the crew's efforts, they were unable to restore power to the engine, necessitating the assistance of two tugboats to pull the ship from the lock around 1:00 PM. Following this incident, 'Blue Tune' was anchored in the Elbe on Brunssbüttel roads at coordinates 53° 52.53' N, 009° 8.10' E to undergo necessary repairs. The vessel successfully docked in Cuxhaven later, on November 19, at 4:30 PM.

The cargo vessel 'Blue Tune', engaged in transporting bauxite, has been placed under quarantine after a troubling incident was reported while navigating the Gulf of Corinth. The ship, which departed from Ravenna on February 16, 2018, bound for San Nicolas, alerted Greek authorities regarding an outbreak of an unidentified illness on board. The alert was prompted by the unexpected death of the ship's 40-year-old Russian cook, raising significant concerns about a potential infectious disease onboard. To ensure the safety of all onboard, the Greek authorities initiated immediate investigations, quickly ruling out the cargo as a possible source of poisoning. The vessel was instructed to anchor safely in the Boeotia area of the Gulf of Corinth, awaiting a specialized medical team to conduct thorough evaluations. A preliminary report from a coroner on February 19 indicated that the cook's death was attributed to heart-related issues rather than any contagious illness, providing some relief amid the concerning situation. Experts from Greece’s Center for Disease Prevention and Control have since cleared the remaining crew members of any health risks. However, the final confirmation from a state coroner regarding the preliminary postmortem findings is still anticipated.