Salvors could attempt to shift the grounded Benita in the next few days, weather permitting.
Five Oceans Salvage says the 44,000-dwt Benita (built 1998) is in a stable condition with no significant changes, while bad weather has hampered the salvage operation over the last few days.
The Unit Maritime-owned vessel ran aground off Mauritius on 17 June after a crew member was said to have suffered “a serious medical episode” that led to an attack on a fellow seafarer.
Five Oceans said it is continuing preparatory work on an attempt to shift the ship away from the rocks, as earlier plans to use explosives were ditched.
Over 200 cbm of contaminated fuel and lubricants have been removed ashore, the salvage company said.
Tugs remain on site in order to prevent Benita from running further aground during bad weather.
