MSC Baltic III Grounded in Canada Sustains Further Storm Damage
The MSC Baltic III, a vessel grounded in Cedar Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, has sustained additional damage due to severe weather conditions. The Canadian Coast Guard reports that the ship's hull has experienced significant new damage, including increased plate buckling on both the starboard and port sides. Additionally, the stern of the vessel is now noticeably lower in the water. The storm also damaged small salvage equipment onboard. The vessel initially lost power and ran aground in February, approximately 12 nautical miles outside the entrance to Bay of Islands. All 20 crew members were safely airlifted at that time. Currently, teams are conducting on-water and shoreline surveys in Cedar Cove and surrounding beaches as weather conditions allow. Following the storm, there has been an increase in oiled debris, and cleanup efforts are ongoing.