The Italian Coast Guard inspected the livestock carrier Blue Ocean A, discovering 54 deficiencies, 30 leading to its detention. Serious issues were noted with firefighting systems and life-saving equipment. The vessel, towed to Cagliari after engine troubles during a storm, is a 34-year-old ship previously converted from a containership.
Brazilian federal prosecutors in Pará have filed a lawsuit to remove the Haidar ship’s hull, which sank near Vila do Conde port a decade ago, resulting in the death of 5,000 cattle and a spill of 700,000 liters of oil. They estimate 215,000 liters of oil remain, posing ongoing environmental risks.
A livestock carrier named Deala remains stuck on the rocks off the coast of Croatia ten months after running aground, causing concern for local communities. The abandoned ship, which suffered hull damage and flooding, has raised worries about pollution in the environmentally-protected area and potential long-term damage to tourism and the environment.
