Sydney harbour master tells Ruby Princess inquiry he 'did not understand' NSW Health email

Health department assessment the cruise ship was low risk' introduced an unfortunate element' into his decision-making

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A New South Wales harbour master has told an inquiry he did not understand" an email that told him to treat the Ruby Princess as if it has a positive Covid-19 result" when it came into Sydney Harbour on 18 and 19 March.

Cameron Butchart, who was the duty harbour master on 18 March, said NSW Health's assessment that the ship was low risk" introduced an unfortunate element" into his decision-making.