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On November 13, 2020, the tanker 'Haruna Express' found itself held offshore by Australian health officials and local law enforcement, positioned at coordinates 34° 3.15' N and 151° 32.09' E, following health concerns regarding potential COVID-19 cases onboard. The vessel, which was making its way to Port Botany near Sydney, alerted authorities after the captain reported that several crew members were unwell and exhibiting symptoms associated with the coronavirus. As a precautionary measure, permission for the tanker to dock was revoked, and it was ordered to remain offshore while the New South Wales police commenced health assessments and testing for its crew of 21, comprised primarily of Indian and Russian nationals. The 'Haruna Express' had set sail from Yeosu on October 27. For further updates and photographs, visit the Maritime Executive report: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/australia-holds-tanker-offshore-pending-covid-19-tests.

A vessel has recently changed ownership, fetching a price of $16.3 million in a sale to Island Navigation, a prominent shipping company based in Hong Kong. This transaction highlights the ongoing interest and investment in maritime assets within the region.

In a notable incident that took place on May 5, 2010, the tanker 'Haruna Express' (IMO 9317078) encountered a mishap while performing mooring operations at the Nakhodka oil terminal. The conditions during the event were far from ideal, characterized by rainy weather and wind gusts reaching up to 15 meters per second. Despite the challenging circumstances, the 'Haruna Express' sustained damage with a hole in its hull, though fortunately, no oil spill was reported. Following the allision with the berth angle, the vessel was required to anchor for thorough inspections to assess the damage and ensure its seaworthiness.