Divers assessed the area around the grounded vessel near the sea link, but were unable to dive into the choppy waters. Pic/Shadab Khan

As the first step in salvaging the grounded MV Avior, which housed the Ark Deck Bar, a group of five divers from the Singapore-based SMIT salvage company surveyed the crash site early on Monday morning. They were forced to return to the jetty without getting a closer look, however, as they could not dive in the strong currents and tide conditions.