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On July 25, Western Australia Health confirmed that all COVID-19 cases aboard the 'BBC California' are attributed to the Delta variant. Currently, the vessel is home to eight crew members who have tested positive, alongside another isolated case in hotel quarantine. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges maritime industries face in managing health risks associated with variants of the virus.

The 'BBC California' is currently facing a significant challenge as two additional crew members have tested positive for COVID-19. This unfortunate development brings the total number of infected crew members to 10. Following standard protocols, all personnel on board have undergone testing and will remain in isolation in their cabins until further notice. Originally, the ship had a total of 14 crew members and is presently docked at Fremantle Port. The vessel was initially slated to berth at Kwinana for loading ammonium nitrate before proceeding to Newcastle, New South Wales. In an effort to ensure the safety of all involved, the state government is evaluating the possibility of relocating the four uninfected crew members to hotel quarantine, thereby allowing the remaining 10 crew members to continue their vital operations aboard the BBC California.

On July 20, three crew members from the vessel 'BBC California' were relocated to a hotel for quarantine after receiving negative COVID-19 test results. In a notable exception, a fourth crew member, also testing negative, will stay aboard the ship due to the urgent requirement for an engineer on the team. To ensure safety and maintain hygiene protocols, this engineer will remain isolated in a separate cabin located on a different deck from other crew members. Strict protective measures will be observed, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while the engineer is on deck and in the engine room. The situation underscores the maritime industry's commitment to health and safety in the face of ongoing challenges.