Expert offers fresh hope for families of Australians lost in capsize

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The Panamanian Gulf Livestock 1 capsized almost three years, but the families of two Australians onboard say they are still waiting for answers.

and argue the only way to understand what truly happened is to retrieve the ship’s data recorder.

Similar to a plane’s “black box”, a data recorder is generally fitted to the bridge of a ship and tracks information that can be used to reconstruct a voyage or offer vital details from an accident including positioning, speed and some audio communication. He said he would utilise WASSOC’s resources and assets again if Australia, or an international body, was to give the retrieval the green light and offer him a call.

Rob McCallum and Australian Tim MacDonald made history with a 10,925m ‘Anzac Dive’ to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.Credit:McCallum estimated the recovery project could be achievable within six to nine months, if someone took ownership of it. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade declined to comment, but Ulrich was encouraged by words from someone so prominent in the field that it could be done.

A spokesperson for the PM said: “We extend our deepest sympathies to those grieving the loss of loved ones as a result of the sinking of Gulf Livestock 1. Decisions about further investigations are a matter for other jurisdictions.”

 

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