What Crew Members Say About Gerda-Maersk

In a recent incident, two engineers aboard the container ship 'Gerda Maersk' tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling from Tanjung Pelepas to Yantian. The vessel had set sail on May 9, with the engineers boarding at the Suez Canal, anticipating to disembark at Tanjung Pelepas after their scheduled testing. However, as local regulations came into play, the disembarkation was halted prior to the test results being released. Consequently, the 'Gerda Maersk' continued its journey towards Yantian, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) on May 12. Once en route, the test results confirmed that both engineers were positive for the virus. As a precautionary measure, the ship was prohibited from docking in Yantian without undergoing sanitization, and crew disembarkation was also restricted. Following these developments, the vessel reversed its course, arriving at Kukup anchorage near Tanjung Pelepas on May 23 at 1:30 a.m., positioning itself at coordinates 01° 15.21' N 103° 27.72' E.

An incident occurred on June 6, 2013, when the container vessel 'Mathilde Maersk' experienced an engine room fire as it was making its way through the Suez Canal. The fire broke out at approximately 8:25 a.m., leading to the shutdown of the main engine, rendering the ship unable to navigate on its own. Fortunately, crew members were unharmed, and the blaze was swiftly brought under control. Following the emergency, a tug was dispatched to assist the 'Mathilde Maersk,' guiding the ship to Great Bitter Lake where it could undergo necessary repairs. As authorities continue to investigate, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. At the time of the incident, the vessel was en route to Algeciras, traveling in a northerly direction within the canal.