Livestock carrier sinks in Gulf of Aden
July 12th, 2015 Sam Chambers
Dubai: A livestock carrier has sunk off the coast of the Gulf of Aden with all animals perishing and two of the 29 crew still missing.
The more than 30-year-old ship was en route from Somalia to the United Arab Emirates when it sank in rough seas. It was believed to be carrying more than 3,000 animals. A nearby vessel was able to rescue 29 crew-members and the search for the missing two seafarers is ongoing.
Livestock is Somalia’s biggest contributor to its national gross domestic product, accounting for around 40% of GDP. The majority of the livestock heads for Middle Eastern markets.