The decision was made after the rescue headquarters decided the rescue plan should be moved forward quickly.
The ship will be hoisted by cranes on site capable of lifting the whole vessel and set it upright. Experts in diving, recovery, relief and ship design experts from across the country are on the spot to provide support. The plan is in line with international norms.
The plan will facilitate searching through every cabin of the cruise ship to find any missing people as soon as possible.
Over 450 people were on board the Eastern Star when it sank on Monday night after being hit by a tornado in Jianli, Hubei Province. The incident could become China's deadliest shipping accident in almost seven decades.
More than 270 telecommunication professionals have been mobilized to support the rescue operation.
Source: Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
4/6/15
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