Lss-Success Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has flagged the vessel LSS SUCCESS (IMO: 6927092) for abandonment, as it remains docked in Salalah, Oman, under the Panamanian flag. As of September 1, 2024, this situation has left 13 crew members from varied nationalities—including India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Tanzania—without their due wages for a staggering nine months. This troubling case is currently categorized as 'open' by the ITF, which is actively monitoring and addressing instances of seafarer abandonment globally. The LSS SUCCESS's plight highlights the ongoing issues faced by many maritime workers and emphasizes the critical need for protective measures in the shipping industry to ensure their rights and well-being. Stay tuned to ITF's Seafarers Abandonment List for updates on this ongoing case.

A heartbreaking incident has been reported by the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) regarding the loss of 43 cattle while being transported by sea aboard the livestock carrier 'LSS Success.' The vessel departed from the Port of East London on April 15, 2021, with a total of 512 South African cattle destined for slaughter in Mauritius. During the approximately 13 to 14 day journey to Port Louis, the 'LSS Success' encountered severe weather conditions that led to the unfortunate deaths of the cattle. The NSPCA sought answers from various stakeholders including Dr. P Beeharry, the Principal Agricultural Officer in the Mauritian Ministry of Agriculture, the owner of the 'LSS Success', and both the Mauritian importers and South African exporters. In a singular response, the ship's Captain stated that the storm resulted in 'seasickness' among the animals, which directly contributed to the death of 42 cattle aboard. Upon contacting the Mauritian importer, the NSPCA learned that another cow was euthanized during offloading due to its grave condition upon arrival, raising the death toll to 43. The NSPCA emphasized that attributing deaths to seasickness and storms is unacceptable. They argued, 'As long as live export remains legal, vessels must be equipped to withstand common storm conditions to ensure the well-being of the animals onboard.' The NSPCA criticized the suitability of the 51-year-old vessel for such a challenging journey, suggesting that many of the animals likely suffered immensely. 'It’s highly probable that the animals were crushed during the turbulent weather, experiencing extreme distress,' they noted. In addition, due to the distressing circumstances, the carcasses were disposed of at sea, preventing a thorough investigation into the precise cause of death. While the NSPCA expressed deep disappointment over this tragic event, they remain resolute in their commitment to advocating for improved conditions for livestock during transport. 'We continue to recognize the plight of these sentient beings and hope to garner public support in our fight for their welfare,' they stated.

A staggering incident aboard the 'LSS Success' has raised serious alarm as 43 of the 512 cattle transported from East London to Port Louis perished during the journey. The vessel docked in Port Louis on April 29, 2021, after departing the East London port in the early hours of April 30. Unfortunately, the bodies of the deceased cattle were discarded into the ocean during transit. Neel Industries Ltd., the importing firm, expressed that this unprecedented loss is highly unusual; typically, sea journeys might result in a loss of only a few animals—ranging from two to five—under normal conditions. To determine the underlying cause of these fatalities, further investigation is needed, including details surrounding the original location of the cattle and occurrences on board the vessel. A necropsy could reveal if these deaths signal a potential epidemic, which may prompt the culling of the remaining herd. Notably, East London is currently unaffected by foot-and-mouth disease, raising further questions regarding the health and origins of the cattle involved.

In a significant drug bust on June 13, 2020, authorities in Port Louis, Mauritius, apprehended five crew members of the vessel 'LSS Success' following the discovery of illegal substances onboard. The ship, which had recently arrived from Cape Town and Luanda, was found to contain a staggering 39 kilograms of cannabis, with the haul including two kilograms of resin and one kilogram of paste. The arrested crew members comprised four Indian nationals and one Tanzanian. As of June 15, the 'LSS Success' has been docked at the port, pending further investigations by customs and drug enforcement officials.