Transport Canada stories that the fireplace aboard the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company vessel MSC Sao Paulo V is almost extinguished after 5 days. They have nonetheless additionally prohibited the vessel from departing its present place whereas a plan is developed for the subsequent section of the operation.

The 63,500 dwt containership registered in Liberia reported an engine room fireplace on March 3 because it was approaching the pilot station at Les Escoumins on the St. Lawrence River. The vessel with a capability of 4,500 TEU was outbound from Montreal sure for Portugal.

The Canadian Coast Guard continues to observe the state of affairs aboard the vessel and has its icebreaker CCGS Amundsen nonetheless standing by in addition to a Coast Guard Environmental Response Team close by in Tadoussac in case there’s a want for a response. They report that there have been no causalities and no environmental points thus far within the incident.

While the fireplace is almost extinguished, they’re reporting that there’s nonetheless a excessive smoke and CO2 content material on board. Ventilation of the vessel will likely be required for at least 24 hours earlier than anyone can transfer freely on it with out protecting gear.

MSC had introduced in a number of groups of firefighters with specialised gear from the United States to help within the effort. In addition, two of the corporate’s different containerships, MSC Don Giovanni (41,590 dwt) and the MSC Celine (39,000 dwt) had been each within the space and diverted to offer help. The crew from the stricken vessel has been utilizing the opposite two ships for reduction and drawing provides together with meals from the vessels.

The ship is in a sheltered space of the St. Lawrence River outdoors the principle delivery lane close to the doorway to the Saguenay Fjord. Two tugs stay alongside and have helped to reposition the vessel to stop it from grounding throughout low tide within the area.

The Canadian Coast Guard stories that discussions are ongoing with the shipowner and different Canadian companies to find out the plan for the ship. Some plans for the subsequent steps have been proposed however the ship is prevented from shifting till an settlement is reached with the Canadian authorities.