An outbreak of Covid-19 on board a Greek-controlled bulker has cost the life of a Filipino seafarer in Bulgaria, local media reported.

According to news website maritime.bg, the crew member of the 80,700-dwt Star Genesis (built 2010) died at the port of Burgas after five days of hospitalisation.

He was one of 12 seafarers on the Star Genesis who tested positive for the disease, the Bulgarian news outlet said, citing local authorities.