Wakashio owner appoints salvors for aft section
Nagashiki Shipping, which manages the vessel, said a contract has been awarded to China-based Lianyungang Dali Underwater Engineering. Smit Salvage had initially been handling salvage efforts immediately after the grounding
Initial processing work is scheduled to start in late December, and the final removal is expected to be completed next spring. Discussions regarding disposal are ongoing and Nagashiki will work closely with the Mauritius authorities. Collection of oil washed ashore on the Mauritian coast is expected to be completed by January 2021