Chinese state-controlled salvor China Rescue & Salvage looks set to win the contract to remove the stranded stern of the 203,000-dwt bulk carrier Wakashio (built 2007) from the Mauritius coastline with a promise it will be removed by Christmas.
The stern section was left aground after the forward section broke away and was eventually scuttled at sea.
According to sources familiar with the wreck removal tender, one of the companies from China Rescue's stable of regional salvors are in final discussions for the job.
