Livestock carrier Bahijah that departed Fremantle in early January for Aqaba, Jordan, has been instructed to return to Australia by the country’s federal government.
that departed Fremantle in early January for Aqaba, Jordan, has been instructed to return to Australia by the country’s federal government.The 2010-built, 7,900-dwt livestock carrier, formerly known as the Ocean Outback – registered to Bassem Dabbah Shipping and operated by Korkyra Shipping – has a capacity for approximately 8,000 animals.
The vessel left Freemantle on January 5 and on January 16 diverted from its route due to concerns regarding attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. According to available AIS data, it was headed for East London in South Africa and that it was “waiting orders.”
Local media in Australia have speculated that the decision to head towards Africa and avoid moving forward to the Red Sea was probably in part due to the ship having previously transported animals to Israel.
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) initially said that it was monitoring the passage of the vessel with the health and welfare of the animals on board being a top priority.
At the time of departure from Australia the vessel was required to lodge contingency arrangements should the vessel not be able to reach the proposed destination in the Middle East and even load additional fodder and veterinary supplies above those required by Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock for the proposed voyage.
But, over the weekend, DAFF directed the exporter that Bahijah and its consignment be immediately returned to Australia citing biosecurity risks and the welfare of the livestock as the main reasons for the decision.
When the vessel diverted from its destination towards Africa, local animal rights groups claimed that the trip was stressful for the livestock, compounded by a lengthy rerouting around Africa. They urged Australian exporters to suspend shipments to destinations in or near regional conflicts.
Disgusting trade Australia.
Definately agree those poor animals to go through all that travel prob scared to death just to get to the other end to get there throats slashed and die an agonising death disgusting
I’m not vegetarian but I can see that this is so cruel for those poor animals
Animals in this country experience their own kind of terror and the only way global terror and suffering will stop is when you stop demanding flesh to chew. There is no kindness in the meat industry.
Australia has little care for its indigenous wildlife or farm animals. They are clearly aware of the appalling conditions onboard these massive ships and the fate of the animals who are destined to have their throats cut without being stunned either by Halal or Kosher standards.
This trade must stop.
I’m not vegetarian but I can see that this is so cruel for those poor animals
All that suffering totally unnecessary
If they want meat from other countries let them have it delivered refrigerated in carcass form, there is no need in this modern world to have livestock shipped 1000s of miles in extreme heat, many of them dying in agony through lack of food and water during the journey and being thrown over the side of the vessel or, being subjected to an horrific ritual non stun agonising death at their destination. All of you Australians who care for animals stop this abhorrent trade, start a petition and get it stopped for good
Hear, hear.
I know from years of experience on such ships ,that sheep & cattle are never denied food or water. Too many people who have no idea are empty vessels trying to influence the others who are as ignorant.
Nili Look like you you don’t care about animals and you are an animal abuser🤬🤬🤬
No sheep or cattle are EVER denied food or water. Get your facts in order before you show your mouth off.
But they do suffer by transportation by sea and are then slaughtered. That’s a fact. Let’s all stop eating meat. Problem solved.
With due regards, I hv been on live stock carrier and certainly there is abundant supply if water and food. Yes it’s true that journey takes a long time. The meat consumptions has been going on since the known history of mankind. Why we all don’t object on the cruelty of bull fighting where poor animal being tortured and expectators enjoy the bleeding animal. Sad and dual standard.
There’s enough food and water on the boat to last for 3 weeks .Australia doesn’t want them swimming in the red sea because of stupidity.
With due regards, I hv been on live stock carrier and certainly there is abundant supply if water and food. Yes it’s true that journey takes a long time. The meat consumptions has been going on since the known history of mankind. Why we all don’t object on the cruelty of bull fighting where poor animal being tortured and expectators enjoy the bleeding animal. Sad and dual standard.