SeapixOnlineDisplaying 9524 of 11107 YANGTZE FORTUNE (2005/11672grt/IMO 9336282, ex-ZAAN TRADER, SITC FORTUNE, MEDADRIATICA) - formerly a container ship the now controversial livestock carrier arrived in Auckland this morning at dawn to take on bunker fuel before heading for Napier where she is expected to load 4700 cattle for shipment to China.
Recently turned away by Australian authorities at Adelaide, the vessel was described by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as unfit for voyages of more than ten days. Australian Department of Agriculture did however state that her being turned away did not concern the vessel itself but the tagging of the livestock she was due to load.
Livestock shipments is a controversial topic with both the Australian and NZ governments currently reviewing the practice. Although Australia, it seems, is actively policing the practice, here in New Zealand the operations are continuing while the practice is still under review. Keywords: yangtze fortune, zaan trader, sitc fortune, medadriatica, container ship, containership, livestock carrier, cattle, sheep, controversial, turned away, banned, ship, shipping, auckland, new zealand, nz |
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