The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued its most severe banning to date to the master and operator of the Marshall Islands-flagged livestock carrier, Barkly Pearl last night.
The Barkly Pearl was initially spotted on the 3rd November 2020 traveling through Australia’s northern waters with a large hole in its hull.
Due to concerns over the structural integrity of the vessel, the potential threat of pollution to the marine environment, and the immediate risk to the seafarers’ safety,...