A new destination has been found for the livestock onboard the M/V Ocean Outback.
The Wellard’s vessel is bound for South East Asia, after leaving Fremantle port yesterday afternoon.
The shipment was left stranded after engine problems saw it unable to head for its original destination of Israel.
Wellard had been working with the owner of the sheep and cattle on board the vessel to use Wellard’s large international network to locate a closer alternative market for the sheep and cattle.
As a result, the M/V Ocean Outback was brought into Fremantle port late yesterday afternoon to load additional fodder and bedding so the vessel could proceed to South East Asia with the 5500 cattle on board.
The cattle will be supplied to a regular buyer of Australian cattle who is Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) accredited, assuring the best animal welfare outcome.
The 7500 sheep on board have been discharged and transported to a pre-export quarantine feedlot.
