NSRI: Italian Captain Dies on board Tanker off Durban

zoomIlustration; Image Courtesy: NSRI Master of the oil tanker Freight Margie died on board the ship some seven nautical miles off the Port of Durban on July 6, South Africas National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) informed.  NSRI Durban duty crew was alerted that the master collapsed unconscious on board the Italy-flagged vessel. The sea rescue craft was launched, accompanied by rescue paramedics. Upon their arrival, the ships captain, an Italian, was declared deceased by paramedics from a suspected heart attack. The 2004-built tanker was brought into the Port of Durban later that day. An investigation into the incident has been launched, including the forensic examination of the body. Freight Margies AIS data from July 7 shows that the ship departed the port and is currently underway, using engine. The 70,300 dwt ship is owned by Perseveranza di Navigazione, according to information provided by VesselsValue. World Maritime News contacted the company for more details on the incident, however, it is yet to reply. World Maritime News Staff