A sudden outbreak!A container ship in MSC suffered a storm and ransacked!The crew evacuated urgently
- Author:weiyun.com
- Source:weiyun.com
- Release Date:2025-02-18
According to foreign media reports, on February 15 local time, a container ship "MSC Baltic III" operated by MSC broke down after losing power near the coast of Newfoundland, and 20 crew members were evacuated urgently.
The “MSC Baltic III” ship sent a distress signal Saturday morning in a strong winter storm after a power failure about 12 nautical miles from the Bay of Newfoundland.The Maritime Communications and Transport Services Office in the Basque Port received a distress signal.
Due to the harsh weather and sea conditions, the ship was unable to secure the anchor and then ran aground near the west coast of Newfoundland.
Data shows that the ship was traveling from Montreal to Conabrook, Canada.
"MSC Baltic III" Real-time dynamic query
The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed: "There were 20 crew members on board at the time of the incident, and all crew members were safely airlifted from the ship by a helicopter." No reports of injuries.
The cause of the accident and the degree of structural damage are not yet known.Authorities are monitoring for any possible leaks from the tanker.
The Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking "Henry Larsen" is currently on site.Officials are working with partners, while the cause and extent of the incident is still under investigation.
The “MSC Baltic III” ship sent a distress signal Saturday morning in a strong winter storm after a power failure about 12 nautical miles from the Bay of Newfoundland.The Maritime Communications and Transport Services Office in the Basque Port received a distress signal.
Due to the harsh weather and sea conditions, the ship was unable to secure the anchor and then ran aground near the west coast of Newfoundland.
Data shows that the ship was traveling from Montreal to Conabrook, Canada.
"MSC Baltic III" Real-time dynamic query
The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed: "There were 20 crew members on board at the time of the incident, and all crew members were safely airlifted from the ship by a helicopter." No reports of injuries.
The cause of the accident and the degree of structural damage are not yet known.Authorities are monitoring for any possible leaks from the tanker.
The Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking "Henry Larsen" is currently on site.Officials are working with partners, while the cause and extent of the incident is still under investigation.