At the beginning of 2026, Blue Lines concluded contracts with companies from Jordan, Lebanon, the Marshall Islands and Liberia to carry out the conversion of five vessels of different types into livestock carriers. It is one of the most demanding programmes in our portfolio — each ship reconfigured from the hull up to safely house, feed and care for thousands of live animals at sea.
The technical documentation for all five conversions is executed in accordance with IACS rules and the Irish regulations for the transport of live animals, and aligned with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards.
Our conversion capabilities and solutions
Structural design & deck layout. Reconfiguring decks, expanding usable spaces and optimising vessel stability in strict compliance with classification societies, including AMSA standards.
High-performance ventilation systems. Integrating advanced air-management solutions to guarantee optimal air-change rates across every livestock pen.
Automated fodder & water systems. Installing modern systems for the storage, transport and distribution of fodder and fresh water throughout all decks.
Waste management & cleaning. Implementing efficient washing and drainage systems — essential for maintaining bio-security and hygiene on board.
Electrical upgrades & automation. Integrating auxiliary generators and backup power units to ensure the uninterrupted operation of all vital life-support systems.
Together, these solutions turn conventional tonnage into elite, welfare-focused livestock carriers — a capability that places Blue Lines among the specialist naval architecture practices able to deliver this class of conversion end to end.
