MSC BALTIC III SALVAGE UPDATE

FFAW continues to recieve routine updates from MSC representatives on the ongoing salvage efforts for the MSC Baltic III near Lark Harbour.

• 103m3 of oil was transferred off of the Baltic to the MSC Alderaran III earlier this week.

• A little over half of the oil has been pumped out of the main tanks of the vessel.

• An additional 14 containers came off last week, including the 6 with spoilt frozen food products.

• One small, weathered tar ball has been recovered near the area in the last week. It will undergo testing to determine its source.