Salvage work is expected to begin soon on the Costa Concordia, as hopes fade that any more survivors will be found on the stricken cruise ship.
The search for the 24 missing people was suspended after the vessel shifted, with no word on when work might resume.
Eleven bodies have been recovered so far, with almost all of the ship that remains above water searched.
The captain of the Italian ship, Francesco Schettino is under house arrest, accused of causing the crash.
The wreck is perched on a ledge of rock and there have been fears since it foundered on Friday that it might slip into deeper water.
Experts believe there is little risk of a major fuel leak that would contaminate the scenic area.
Along with the salvage workers - who will begin operations once rescue efforts have been declared over - a specialist team from Dutch salvage company SMIT is to start drilling through the ship towards the 17 tanks that hold more than 2,000 tonnes of fuel.
The firm says this could take several weeks.
bbc.com
