At least 18 crew members on board the Military Sealift Command ship USNS Leroy Grumman have tested positive for COVID-19 in Boston, CBS Boston has reported.
The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) has been docked in Boston since February to undergo scheduled repairs and overhaul. The ship is currently in dry dock at Boston Ship Repair.
All 50 crew members on board the ship have been quarantined, the CBS Boston report said.
Fleet replenishment oilers provide resupply services to U.S. Navy and allied ships while at sea.
The USNS Leroy Grumman is typically crewed by about 74-89 civil service mariners.
The ship is named after American aeronautical engineer and founder of the company now known as Northrop Grumman.
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 108,805 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
By Sarina Yoo and Soo-Hyang Choi Jan 25, 2025 (Bloomberg) —North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles on Saturday the official Korean Central News Agency reported, marking a third launch this month...
MANILA, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced “harassment” and aggressive behavior...
US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes for a meeting of an OPEC+ ministerial panel next month, with his call for the group to lower oil prices.
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 108,805 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
