The removal of containers off the stranded ship Kea Trader near New Caledonia is almost complete.
The Kea Trader Photo: AFP
The vessel ran onto Durand Reef near the island of Mare two months ago on its voyage from French Polynesia to Noumea.
Last month, more than half a million litres of fuel had been pumped out of its tanks, averting the risk of a spillage.
Once the cargo is offloaded an attempt will be made to refloat the brand new vessel.
The accident affected a large number of businesses because supplies failed to arrive on schedule.
It is yet to be established why the ship hit the reef.