How the Salvage Operation Works Strategic Silt Removal: The operation begins with the careful removal of silt and sediment from around the vessel's hull. The excavation is performed differently on each side to avoid worsening the vessel's starboard list. On the port side, forward, and aft, a dredger is used to efficiently remove the silt. This creates a clear space, allowing the vessel to potentially regain some buoyancy. On the starboard side, which is already listing, using a dredger is too risky as it could further destabilize the vessel, causing it to capsize. Instead, a more delicate method is employed: underwater water jets operated by divers. This technique gently washes away the silt, minimizing disturbance to the vessel and the riverbed. Correcting the Starboard List: After the silt is cleared, the focus shifts to correcting the vessel's list, or tilt, to the starboard side. This is caused by an uneven distribution of excess weight. Airbag Installation: Instead of placing airbags underneath the vessel, they are strategically positioned along its starboard side. These specially designed marine airbags will be inflated to create an upward force on the side that is sinking. Gradual Inflation: The airbags are inflated gradually and in a controlled manner. As air fills the bags, they generate a buoyant force that counteracts the list, slowly pushing the starboard side of the vessel upward. This carefully balanced process continues until the vessel returns to an even keel, correcting its tilt and allowing it to refloat properly. Refloating the Vessel: Once the vessel's list has been corrected and the silt has been removed from beneath the hull, the final stage of re floating can begin. The vessel, now more stable and with its weight properly distributed, will rise off the riverbed and regain its natural buoyancy. This coordinated effort ensures the safe and successful return of the "Nile City" floating restaurant to its rightful place on the Nile.