MSC BALTIC III

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230 cbm fuel removed

Salvage crews working aboard the'MSC Baltic lll' have removed 230 cbm of fuel from the vessel, filling four frac tanks onboard the barge. The recovered fuel had been transferred to the 'MSC Celine' alongside in Corner Brook on April 26. Approximately 1475 cubic metres of fuel were remaining on the vessel, and operations to removal the fuel were taking place when weather conditions were permitting it.

Flight restrictions still in effect

Navigational Warning ⚠️ An emergency and drone flight restriction zone covering 1 nautical mile is still in effect around the MSC Baltic III site to ensure the protection and safety of responders and the public. Only activities related to salvage operations are permitted within the restriction zone. For more information: https://nis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/public/rest/messages/en/message/NW-N-0235-25

One frac tank drained

Heating and pumping of fuel into frac tanks placed onboard the 'MSCBaltic III' has been ongoing as weather conditions habe been permitting, and one of these tanks was successfully emptied and the oil transferred to the barge alongside Weather conditions were causing delays with strong wind and sea, but the weather should start to improve towards late spring. Since April 11, a total of six small tar balls have been found washed ashore on the beach near the geounding site of the 'MSC Baltic IIl', but no other pollution has been detected. Underwater inspection has found the ship's hull to be heavily damaged.