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MSC Containership Prohibited from Departing Canada as Fire Winds Down MSC had brought in several teams of firefighters with specialized equipment from the United States to assist in the effort. In addition, two of the company’s other containerships, MSC DON GIOVANNI (41,590 dwt) and the MSC CELINE (39,000 dwt) were both in the area and diverted to provide assistance. The crew from the stricken vessel has been using the other two ships for relief and drawing supplies including food from the vessels.The ship is in a sheltered area of the St. Lawrence River outside the main shipping lane near the entrance to the Saguenay Fjord. Two tugs remain alongside and have helped to reposition the vessel to prevent it from grounding during low tide in the region.The Canadian Coast Guard reports that discussions are ongoing with the shipowner and other Canadian agencies to determine the plan for the ship. Some plans for the next steps have been proposed but the ship is prevented from moving until an agreement is reached with the Canadian authorities. Source : MAREX
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