Greek owner Meadway Shipping & Trading is cooperating fully with Polish authorities following two suspected cases of malaria on one of its bulkers.

The operator told TradeWinds an investigation in Swinoujscie to ascertain the cause of death of one crewman, a 40-year-old Filipino, on the 63,000-dwt Ilektra (built 2017) is ongoing.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased and we are offering them our full support at this difficult time," it added.