The first Syrian ship sets sail for Brazil to transport livestock

The first Syrian ship specialized in the transportation of livestock to Brazil set sail today from the port of Tartous, after completing its local transformation from a commercial ship to one dedicated to animal transport, a feat considered the first of its kind in the region. The director of the Tartous port, Muawiya Hafyan, explained to a SANA correspondent that the ship was transformed by Syrian teams and workshops, and is equipped with all the technologies that meet international systems. He also noted that the ship has nine decks and a capacity of up to 11,000 heads of cattle, taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the journey and the crew. For his part, the ship's chief officer, Maher Fahl, confirmed that the redesign process was carried out in record time under the supervision of a group of Syrian experts, ensuring that the ...