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Livestock Ship Stranded Due to Red Sea Attacks Finally Docks in Australia

The MV Bahijah, carrying over 16,000 animals, faces heatwave conditions and biosecurity concerns after a month at sea.

NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 19: Cattle are visible in onboard pens as the livestock transport ship Al Kuwait loads cattle destined for China at the Port of Napier on November 19, 2021 in Napier, New Zealand. The load of livestock represents the largest export through the port to date with up to 14,000 head of cattle to be loaded. (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)
Livestock on MV Bahijah that is docked at a port in Fremantle. Biosecurity rules mean the animals cannot disembark without being quarantined. Photo: AP
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Overview

  • A ship carrying over 16,000 livestock was stranded at sea for almost a month due to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea.
  • The MV Bahijah finally docked in western Australia, facing heatwave conditions and raising concerns over animal welfare.
  • Australian authorities are assessing an application to re-export the livestock, potentially extending their journey by thousands of miles.
  • Animal welfare groups and politicians have raised concerns over the treatment of the animals and called for changes in live export practices.
  • The incident has sparked debate over the ethical and logistical challenges of transporting live animals across vast oceans.