THE 2,478-TEU MSC Baltic III blacked out and was driven ashore on the west coast of Newfoundland, reported Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.

A Canadian search and rescue helicopter rescued 20 crewmen, but five reportedly suffered injuries.

The MSC Baltic III lost power and was unable to anchor due to the storm. Winds were up to 75 mph and seas were running at up to 20 feet.

The vessel was scheduled to be in Corner Brook, departing for St Johns, and then bound for the Bahamas.

The containership was 12 nautical miles outside the entrance to the Bay of Islands that leads to Corner Brook when the ship blacked out.

It was driven ashore in Wild Cove west of Lark Harbour in the Gulf of St Lawrence.

The Canadian Coast Guard vessel Henry Larsen was in the area supporting the airborne team. Local emergency and fire teams also responded to the calls for assistance. The Coast Guard reports the Henry Larsen remains in the area.

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