Lady-Meral Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On October 8, 2020, the vessel 'Anacapa Light', arriving from Brisbane, docked at the Port of Newcastle. Tragically, one crew member is now receiving treatment for COVID-19 at John Hunter Hospital. Following the ship's arrival, medical personnel conducted tests on the 14 crew members who had recently boarded. A young man in his 20s tested positive and is currently under medical care and further evaluation at the hospital. The pilot of the ship adhered to strict safety protocols and is not required to quarantine, as he was not classified as a 'close contact' of the infected crew member. Infection control measures were swiftly implemented, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors within the hospital. All other crew members on the vessel have been designated as close contacts and will remain aboard for monitoring and quarantine purposes. Authorities are closely managing their ongoing care and assessing the situation. Initial assessments suggested that the infected crew member may have had a previous infection; however, further testing is being conducted due to inconclusive initial results. The 'Anacapa Light' is scheduled to depart Newcastle at night on October 10 en route to Indonesia. Investigations into the situation are ongoing.

Maritime New Zealand has initiated an investigation following a crane collapse on the cargo vessel 'Anacapa Light' at Lyttelton Port in Christchurch, which occurred on September 16, 2014, around 3:30 a.m. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The vessel, which arrived earlier than scheduled on September 15, was in the process of being relocated from No. 2 wharf to No. 7 wharf, a spot closer to the township. Authorities anticipate that the investigation will extend over several weeks as they assess the circumstances surrounding the incident.