PLANS to re-float the Hoegh Osaka in the Solent have been scrapped this evening.
Salvage experts have decided against trying to move the 51,000 tonne ship because more water had entered the vessel than was previously thought.
A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "Following the completion of the salvors calculations this evening it has been decided that there will not be an attempt to refloat the Hoegh Osaka tomorrow.
"The salvors calculations revealed that more water has entered the vessel than previously thought. The preparation for the refloat will therefore take longer than the weather window will allow tomorrow.
"The alternative option of securing the Hoegh Osaka will be followed and preparations for the re-float will continue when the weather allows."
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