Livestock carrier
- Category
- livestock
- Size envelope
- 5,000-25,000 GT
- LOA typical
- ~150 m
- Cargo
- Live cattle + sheep
- Route archetype
- Australia to Middle East (dominant); Ireland + Uruguay + Brazil to Middle East + N Africa
- Crew size
- 25-40 plus livestock team
Overview
Specialised vessel carrying live cattle and sheep. Multi-tiered pens + ventilation + fresh-water production + fodder handling. Australian Livestock Export Program governs. Notable Gulf Livestock 1 (2020, all crew lost, ~5,800 cattle) drove global regulatory review. Ammonia + methane atmosphere below decks + animal-welfare specific safety considerations.