Dismantling of MSC Baltic III has begun off Newfoundland as Resolve Marine removes the accommodation block and prepares to pull the wreck’s forward section ashore.
Salvage work on MSC Baltic III is entering the dismantling stage in Newfoundland as cargo removal nears completion and preparations continue to reduce environmental risks during the wreck removal project.
Halifax Shipyard has launched the future CCGS Donjek, the Canadian Coast Guard’s first AOPS, supporting fleet renewal, Arctic operations and Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Grounded since February 2025, the MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland has suffered further hull damage from winter storms, as the Canadian Coast Guard and T&T Salvage stabilise the wreck and remove oil and cargo.
The grounded container ship MSC Baltic III has sustained damage amid strong winds and rough seas on Newfoundland’s west coast. The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed movement in the vessel and debris washing ashore.
The Wagenborg cargo ship Thamesborg reached Baie-Comeau, Canada, after a 10-week voyage and grounding in the Franklin Strait. The TSB is investigating the cause of the incident.
Eight months after grounding in Newfoundland, the MSC Baltic III remains in Cedar Cove as crews remove fuel, cargo, and prepare the vessel for winter, according to the Canadian Coast Guard.
The Dutch cargo ship Thamesborg has been refloated after grounding in Canada’s Arctic Northwest Passage, with AIS data indicating movement as salvage operations continue.
Wagenborg is working urgently to refloat its grounded cargo ship Thamesborg in the Canadian Arctic before winter ice sets in, highlighting the growing operational risks in the Northwest Passage.
