The plagued Artania cruise ship is set to finally depart Western Australia despite the death of another crew member who tested positive to coronavirus. 9News
A 42-year-old crewman from the Philippines died in a Perth hospital on Thursday, taking the state's toll to seven.
But the Artania's captain, Morten Hansen, has confirmed the German liner remains on track to leave today in line with an Australian Border Force directive.The ship has been docked in Fremantle with crew onboard for more than three weeks, having secured an additional 14-day quarantine period.Mr Hansen said the ship was due to depart at 1pm local time today.
"We still have a lot of small things to do before we set sail ... we're waiting for some fresh provisions, water and a couple of other things," he told 6PR radio. The MV Artania is seen with "Thank You Fremantle" banners and Australian flags positioned on the side of the vessel while berthed at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal
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