The Ken Rei logging ship will remain anchored off Napier to serve its full 14-day Covid-19 isolation.
Napier Port
was notified Sunday morning that the bulk hauler had possible Covid-19 exposure.
"In line with our border protection measures, and in discussion with the local Public Health Unit, we anchored the vessel at sea, rather than bringing it in to dock at Napier Port," a port spokesperson said.
The vessel was then kept offshore until "a plan was put in place for testing the crew".