Stranded Livestock Carrier Seeks for Immediate Help in Fremantle!

In an unforeseen turn of events, a livestock carrier named Bahijah registered to Israeli-based Bassem Dabbah Shipping and operated by Korkyra Shipping, got diverted from its route on January 16 after leaving Australia on January 5. This diversion occurred due to the safety concerns from Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. It’s been a month, and the animals are stranded aboard.  Out of concern for these animals, a plan to handle the animals has been presented to Australian authorities. 

The ship has around 14,000 sheep and 2,500 cattle and is moored off the coast of Perth. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) did not authorise the vessels to head to their destination through the extended route via Africa and demanded the vessel get back to Australia without any delays. They took this decision due to the biosecurity risks and the welfare of the livestock. 

Meanwhile, the exporters submitted a plan to the Department of Agriculture wherein some of the animals are proposed to offload in Western Australia and the others will be sent back to the Middle East. Authorities are looking into the matter and are assessing this application as a priority.

The department emphasised that there are fortunately no signs of health or welfare concerns with the livestock on board and they will resolve the situation very soon. 

For more information, read the full article linked below:
https://splash247.com/exporter-suggests-plan-to-resolve-stranded-livestock-carrier-problem/