Swabs were taken from the captain and crew aboard a bulk carrier motor vehicle, which is due to enter the port of Durban.
On Sunday, National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson Craig Lambinon, said a ShipsMed doctor was transported via the Alick Rennie sea rescue craft to the bulk vessel, which is currently anchored off-shore.
He said the operation was observed by officials from the Department of Health and Port Health Authority, who ensured that all safety regulations and protocols were undertaken. Lambinon said the NSRI PE duty crew and the Eastern Cape Department of Health EMS team responded to the alert.
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