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The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed that the removal work of the container ship MSC Baltic III has reached 50% of its total tonnage.
It is worth remembering that the vessel has been stranded in Cedar Cove since February 2025, when it suffered mechanical failures while navigating the Strait of Belle Isle.
"On September 9, 2026, a large part of the bow section of the MSC Baltic III was removed. This was brought ashore, where it will be cut into smaller pieces for subsequent removal," the Canadian government agency reported.
"As of this update, the total tonnage removed from the shipwreck is approximately 5,700 tons, about 50% of the vessel's total tonnage," it added.
To date, the vessel has been dragged approximately 53 meters towards the coast. Contractor Resolve Marine plans to continue harpooning and pushing the structure during high tides to take advantage of greater buoyancy.
"Cutting and lightening operations continue aboard the wreckage. The cable car system installed to allow access to the MSC Baltic III is in the process of being dismantled. Workers continue to access the vessel via a temporary gangway from the shore," specified the Canadian Coast Guard.
In line with what was announced, the construction of a scrap platform on the coastline has been completed to support the land crane in charge of lightering operations.
It should be noted that pollution response measures will remain in effect throughout the shipwreck removal process.
The MSC Baltic III was sailing from the Port of Montreal to the port facility of Corner Brook when it suffered the power failure. The vessel, launched in 2003, was 207 meters long and had a beam of 30 meters.
