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Livestock carriers: The most dangerous vessels in the world (VIDEO)
Under current conditions, livestock exports by sea must stop immediately Currently, only 64 livestock carriers are permitted to load European animals on EU-ports to then export them to third countries. This at least 1.5 billion € worth trade is …
Mar 27, 2024 / Curious
Livestock Express renews and upgrades its agreement with Wärtsilä to improve vessel reliability
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) agreement with Singapore-based Livestock Express, the world’s largest provider of premium livestock tonnage. The contract replaces the Optimised Maintenance …
Mar 23, 2023 / Curious
AMSA bans Barkly Pearl from Australian waters for 24 months
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued its most severe banning to date to the master and operator of the Marshall Islands-flagged livestock carrier, Barkly Pearl on Thursday, Jan 07, 2021.Due to concerns over the structural integrity of …
Jan 13, 2021 / Vessels
AMSA response to damaged livestock carrier to avoid environmental impacts (Video)
The Marshall Islands-flagged livestock carrier MV Barkly Pearl, had sustained damage to its hull and was approximately 120 kilometres north of Geraldton when AMSA became involved.Last night, AMSA tasked its Challenger search and rescue jet to fly …
Nov 3, 2020 / Accidents
Ship carrying 43 crew members and almost 6,000 cattle missing in typhoon off Japan
Ship carrying 43 crew members and almost 6,000 cattle missing in typhoon off JapanA ship carrying 43 crew members and nearly 6,000 cattle from New Zealand to China has capsized after losing an engine in stormy weather in the East China Sea, the only …
Sep 3, 2020 / Accidents
Wellard completes capital restructure through sale of mv Ocean Shearer for US$53 million
Wellard Limited (ASX:WLD) (Wellard or the Company) announced on Thursday (Mar26) that it has completed the sale of its vessel, the MV Ocean Shearer, for US$53.0 million, completing the Company’s recapitalisation program and strengthening the …
Mar 30, 2020 / Finance
Australian live exporter Wellard gets $4.5m better offer for ship sale
Italian bulk shipping company, Nova Marine Holdings, is poised to enter the livestock transport business, paying about $37m for Wellard's Ocean Swagman.Until last week the mid-sized vessel used by West Australian-based live exporter, Wellard, on …
Aug 6, 2019 / Vessels