After being stranded in the St. Lawrence River for over a week, the grounded ship MV Cedarglen will finally begin the process of being unloaded on Thursday.
The vessel, which ran aground on December 17th near the town of Les Escoumins, has been stuck in the river due to a mechanical issue. The ship was carrying a load of iron ore and was en route to Quebec City when it became stuck.
According to the Canadian Coast Guard, the unloading process will begin at 8:00 am on Thursday and is expected to take several days to complete. The operation will involve transferring the iron ore from the MV Cedarglen onto another ship, the MV Frontenac, which will then transport the cargo to its intended destination.
The Coast Guard has been closely monitoring the situation and has been working with the ship’s owner, Algoma Central Corporation, to come up with a plan to safely unload the vessel. The unloading process will be carried out by a team of experts, including marine engineers and salvage experts.
The Coast Guard has also stated that there is no risk of pollution from the stranded ship, as there have been no reports of any leaks or spills. However, as a precautionary measure, a pollution response team will be on standby during the unloading process.
The MV Cedarglen is a 222-meter-long bulk carrier and is one of the largest ships to navigate the St. Lawrence River. Its grounding has caused some disruption to shipping traffic in the area, but the Coast Guard has assured that the unloading process will not have a significant impact on other vessels.
The Coast Guard will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the unloading process progresses. The safety of the crew, the environment, and the surrounding communities remains the top priority.
In the meantime, the MV Cedarglen will remain grounded until the unloading process is complete and the vessel is deemed safe to resume its journey.
