[elemeno]

From another article on the FT it sounds like they’re talking about ballast, not that it’s taking on water. -

“ Alongside specialists dredgers that are working to remove sand and soil from around the vessel, salvage experts Smit are looking to bring in high-powered pumping equipment to remove ballast water from the front and back of the ship, BSM said.”

[trhway]

And in another news they are worried about how to avoid capsizing of such a top heavy ship.