Significant breeches or holes in hull of grounded cargo ship near Lark Harbour

    Tuesday, 25 February 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Tank soundings have confirmed approximately 1.7 million litres of heavy fuel and marine gas oil onboard the vessel.

    An assessment of a grounded cargo ship near Lark Harbour has confirmed significant breeches or holes in the hull. Tank soundings have confirmed approximately 1.7 million litres of heavy fuel and marine gas oil onboard the vessel. No pollution has been observed. Canadian Coast Guard crews continue to assess the MSC Baltic III from the shoreline and by air. The vessel appears to have settled firmly on the seabed, and is stable at this time.

     

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