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The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating after photos and video emerged of stock being hit while being loaded onto a live export ship.
The 139-metre-long vessel has faced a number of delays since arriving in New Zealand waters on March 5 to transport up to 4500 cattle to China. On March 6 the ship was forced south to shelter because of a Long Period Wave and returned to Taranaki waters on March 8. On March 9 it was meant to depart for China, but suffered engine troubles shortly after arriving. “The delay is unfortunate for the wide range of rural and port contractors who are on standby for the preparation and loading of the cattle with all due care,” Hayman said. As part of live export requirements, cattle need t...
A livestock carrier ship is experiencing engine difficulties while at Port Taranaki. Ocean Ute docked at Port Taranaki on March 5 and was meant to leave for China with a shipment of up to 4500 cows on March 9. But the 139-metre-long vessel has been unable to depart after one of its engines needed repairing. “The Ocean Ute has remained at Port Taranaki this week while repairs to one engine have been carried out,” a Port Taranaki media spokesperson said through email. No cattle are on the ship while the repairs are undertaken. SIMON O'CONNOR/Stuff READ MORE:
So today I have had: a txt alert 10 min after the local Tsunami Sirens started in my Community, about a half hour after the last quake that put my region in harms way. Excellent work a txt alert once it was deemed safe to return home, gratefully received. a PM begin a PRESS Conference (not a Covid briefing) of all the days happenings detailing some of todays important issues an announcement of the carefully thought out by experts decision to complete the full 7 days lockdown as advertised (some people criticised the shortness of the previous 3 day lockdown) Some people just love a good cheese...
Press Release – SAFE For Animals The live export ship Ocean Ute is scheduled to arrive at Port Taranaki tomorrow to export thousands of cows. This is the second time Ocean Ute has exported animals from New Zealand this year. Radio New Zealand reported today that a paper has been … The live export ship Ocean Ute is scheduled to arrive at Port Taranaki tomorrow to export thousands of cows. This is the second time Ocean Ute has exported animals from New Zealand this year. Radio New Zealand reported today that a paper has been sent to Cabinet, with a decision on the future of the trade likel...