Join The Club
Accidents
Baltimore Bridge Wreck Removal: Trapped Ships Depart
April 25, 2024: ‘Ambitious’ Limited Access Channel Opens Less than a month after the Dali rammed a pillar of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse, a portion...
Livestock Carrier with 43 Crew Goes Missing Off Japan
MV Gulf Livestock 1. File Photo: MarineTraffic.com/bruce colyer
The Japanese Coast Guard is searching for a livestock carrier with 43 crew members on board after a distress signal was sent from the vessel on Wednesday.
Reports say the Gulf Livestock 1 issued a distress signal at around 1:20 a.m. local time Wednesday while around 115 miles west of Amami Oshima Island in southwestern Japan.
The ship is reported to be carrying 43 crew members.
The search is being conducted in the general vicinity of Typhoon Maysak, which was last reported to be packing 130 mph winds, equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane.
The Gulf Livestock 1 was reportedly transporting cattle from Napier, New Zealand to Tangshan, China. The vessel was built in 2002 and registered in Panama. It is owned by Dubai-based Gulf Navigation.
In late July, the Philippine Navy rendered assistance to the Gulf Livestock 1 after it lost propulsion off Balut Island in Southern Philippines. Repairs were eventually completed without incident.
Unlock Exclusive Insights Today!
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Be the First
to Know
Join the 105,904 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
Related Articles
Accidents
Vessel Flooded Due to Obstructed Check Valve, Says NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that an obstructed check valve on a bilge pump was the root cause behind the flooding and partial sinking of the towing vessel,...
Accidents
Maersk Gives Update Following Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
Global shipping giant Maersk has released a detailed update on its operations following the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The company, which chartered the MV Dali, has now confirmed that...
Why Join the gCaptain Club?
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign Up
