Severe winter storms have caused further damage to the MSC Baltic III, which has been grounded near Wild Cove in Newfoundland and Labrador since February 2025.
The Canadian Coast Guard and contracted salvage crews boarded the vessel on 7 and 8 December to assess the impact of storms on 5 and 6 December, reporting significant additional structural damage.
The 207-metre container ship now shows noticeable buckling of steel plates on both the starboard and port sides, while the stern has settled visibly lower in the water.
Small salvage equipment onboard was also found to have been damaged. Weather permitting, crews are continuing on-water and shoreline surveys in Cedar Cove and nearby beaches, where an increase in oiled debris has been observed, prompting ongoing clean-up operations.
The MSC Baltic III ran aground on 15 February 2025 after losing power in severe winter weather while en route to Corner Brook, Newfoundland.
All 20 crew members
Content Original Link:
" target="_blank">
