Whilst initially it seemed possible that the vessel could be refloated and towed away from the coast a combination of heavy seas and the continuing fierce fires have resulted in deterioration of the casualty so that this option is no longer available The salvors remain ready to attempt to board the vessel for fire fighting, damage evaluation and eventually, bunker and cargo removal, but for the moment the fires are preventing this• Whilst initially it seemed possible that the vessel could be refloated and towed away from the coast, a combination of heavy seas and the continuing fierce fires have resulted in deterioration of the casualty so that this option is no longer available. The salvors remain ready to attempt to board the vessel for fire fighting, damage evaluation and eventually, bunker and cargo removal, but for the moment the fires are preventing this