Efforts to remove a massive cargo ship from the rocks at Lark Harbour continue, but the scope of the operation is becoming clearer.
The salvage team called in to assess the Baltic III, which ran aground near Lark Harbour on the weekend has confirmed oily water in the cargo ship’s engine room, and water in some cargo holds.
The Canadian Coast Guard says a dive team has also confirmed that 75 per cent of the vessel’s hull is resting on the seabed, and the hull is noticeably deformed.
Photo via Canadian Coast Guard
No pollution has been seen in the area.
The Coast Guard ship Jean Goodwill is on scene and heavy seas continue to hamper some operations – including the ability to deploy response equipment.
The salvage team is continuing its assessment of the vessel as sea conditions allow.
