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The Viking Bay fishing vessel arrived to Queens Wharf in the Wellington harbour for crew to be tested individually for Covid-19. Thirteen of the crew would be transferred to managed isolation in Wellington, with seven remaining onboard to meet the maritime safety requirements.
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As the Viking Bay fishing vessel berthed at Queens Wharf in Wellington, mask-wearing crew could be seen. Those who tested positive would travel separately to managed isolation from those who returned negative tests. Those buses would then be deep-cleaned. Customs maritime group manager Stephen Waugh believed it was likely there would be more than the known two cases on board. Those who had already tested positive were understood to not need hospital treatment.
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Covid-19: Queensland travel bubble to resume, ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington Mon, 12 Jul 2021, 1:09PM
The Viking Bay fishing vessel, which is carrying two mariners infected with Covid-19, arriving in Wellington Harbour. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Covid-19: Queensland travel bubble to resume, ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington Mon, 12 Jul 2021, 1:09PM
The Viking Bay, a deep-sea fishing vessel carrying two Covid-infected mariners, has docked at Queens Wharf in Wellington.
Crew on board can be seen wearing masks.
As it is now a quarantined vessel, perimeter fencing has been put around the ship and maritime security and police are monitoring the wharf and the water. Media and the public are asked to avoid the area and to respect the privacy of the crew.
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The fishing vessel
Viking Bay, with two crew members who have tested positive for Covid-19, will dock at Queens Wharf in Wellington tomorrow.
Queens Wharf, Wellington
Photo: 123RF
Customs has confirmed plans are in place for the safe and coordinated return of the
Viking Bay to New Zealand.
Perimeter fencing will cordon off the area where the vessel docks, to remove public access, Customs said in a statement.
Authorities will step up security at the wharf and on-water patrols will be on duty.
The 20 crew members will undergo comprehensive health checks, including testing.
Most will be taken to a managed isolation and quarantine facility to complete at least 14 days, while a small number will complete managed isolation on board.