Yara-Nauma Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The 'Yara Nauma', a tanker with reported COVID-19 infections, docked in Uusikaupunki on August 7, 2020. The vessel departed from Sillamäe on the evening of August 5, after being anchored there since August 3. Among the 21 crew members on board, 14 tested positive for the virus. Prior to the ship's departure, two crew members, suspected to be from Russia and the Philippines, were hospitalized in Estonia for treatment. Strict safety protocols are in place as the ship arrives at port, ensuring that any crew requiring additional medical assistance will receive it promptly. The crew will remain on board, limiting external access to the ship, while unloading operations will be conducted with heightened safety measures. Only one crew member will be on deck at all times, fully protected and maintaining social distance to minimize the risk of contamination. The unloading process is estimated to take up to 12 hours, after which the 'Yara Nauma' is scheduled to proceed to its next destination, currently slated to be Norway, though this decision will ultimately rest with the shipping company.