Canadian Coast Guard Battles Weather as ‘MSC Baltic III’ Salvage Operations Continue

Salvage operations for the grounded containership MSC Baltic III face continued challenges as Canadian Coast Guard officials confirm the vessel cannot be safely refloated, according to the latest update released today.

The containership has remained firmly settled on the seabed near Wild Cove, west of Lark Harbour, Newfoundland since running aground on February 15 after experiencing a power loss approximately 12 nautical miles from Bay of Islands.

“Given the vessel’s current condition, it cannot be safely refloated. The initial focus will be on the removal of the fuel and cargo,” stated Coast Guard officials.

Assessment of the hull has confirmed significant breaches, though officials report the vessel appears stable in its current position. Despite these structural compromises, repeated shoreline and aerial monitoring has detected no pollution in the surrounding waters.

Tank soundings have identified approximately 1.7 million liters (50,000…