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Captain of virus-hit ship praises all aboard as Australians set to return home

ABC Australia · May 11, 2026, 10:28 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The MV Hondius has left Tenerife on its voyage to Rotterdam.
  • The captain of the MV Hondius praised the crew and guests aboard the hantavirus-hit ship for their kindness and patience during the outbreak at sea.
  • Captain Jan Dobrogowkshi says he was touched by the "caring" and "quiet strength" he witnessed.

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The MV Hondius has left Tenerife on its voyage to Rotterdam. (Reuters: Hannah Mc Kay)

The captain of the MV Hondius praised the crew and guests aboard the hantavirus-hit ship for their kindness and patience during the outbreak at sea.

Captain Jan Dobrogowkshi says he was touched by the "caring" and "quiet strength" he witnessed.

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