Bangladesh crew test positive for Covid-19 at Imabari Shipbuilding

A team of Bangladesh seafarers assigned to a newbuilding delivery from Imabari Shipbuilding has tested positive for Covid-19.

The outbreak was confirmed by Ehime Prefecture governor Tokihiro Nakamura.

Seven out of the team of 20 seafarers have now tested positive. The crew originally tested negative following departure from Bangladesh on 20 January and on arrival in Japan on 22 January.