Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Mtm-Southport

The MTM Soutport has been placed under quarantine in Vila Velha after 15 crew members tested positive for the virus. The vessel has been stationed at the Kapupa port since July 28, located in the municipality of Espiritu Santo. A total of 22 individuals aboard the ship have been isolated, with plans for a 14-day quarantine period. Of the infected crew, two have been transferred to a hospital in Vitoria for treatment. Health authorities, including the Espiritu Santo Health Department (Sesa) and the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), are actively monitoring the unfolding situation. The ship, which originated from the Philippines, had all crew members undergo RT-PCR testing upon arriving in the state. Currently, there is no information regarding the specific variants that infected the crew, although investigations will evaluate potential strains from South Africa, the United Kingdom, and India.

A concerning health situation has unfolded aboard the 'MTM Southport,' a vessel carrying barrels of ethanol, as 14 crew members tested positive for Covid-19. On July 27, 2021, two of the 23 crew members exhibiting symptoms were disembarked at the port of Santos to receive medical care. Following this incident, the ship was quarantined, having been anchored in the designated quarantine area of Santos pier since July 24. The 'MTM Southport' had previously arrived at Santos pier on July 20, coming from Salvador, Bahia, and is currently situated in Barra de Santos. This outbreak highlights the ongoing challenges of managing Covid-19 within the maritime industry.