DIVERS are today set to return to giant Hoegh Osaka transporter ship marooned in the Solent.
Teams are preparing to plunge into the waters surrounding the giant ship being held off Lee-on-the-Solent.
It comes after the 51,000 tonne vessel was last night lashed with winds of up to 60 knots in what are thought to be the last of storms battering the region this week.
Three tugs successfully held it in place after a second night running of high winds.
Specialists from Svitzer salvage team and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are drawing up plans to reduce the ship's 52 degree list and tow it back to the Port of Southampton next week.
In a statement released today the MCA said: “The salvors are aboard the vessel adjusting the ballast system and hoping to start pumping water from the car decks over the next 24 hours.
“If the good weather continues to allow the salvors to work we will hope there will be a reduction in the list of the vessel over the next few days.
“Divers are hoping to carry out an inspection of the hull today.”
As previously reported Osaka was deliberately ran aground on Bramble Bank off East Cowes when she began listing soon after leaving the Port of Southampton on Saturday, January 3.
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