Two attempts to refloat a bulk carrier grounded off a major east coast port have failed.
The Liberian-registered Cape Falcon ran aground while attempting to anchor off Queensland's Port of Gladstone about 3.30pm on Friday.
The state's transport department on Monday confirmed the carrier remained aground south of the Bunkering Anchorage.
"Following two unsuccessful refloat operations, the vessel will remain aground while further salvage advice is sought on options to safely move it from its current position," a spokesman said.
Six harbour tugs, operating under full power, were unable to budge the vessel on Friday.
Ten harbour tugs returned to the Cape Falcon at high tide on Saturday afternoon.
That operation, however, achieved minimal movement.
Maritime safety services will continue monitoring the vessel for updates to its condition and any related pollution.
The vessel has not reported any pollution, hull breach, injury or propulsion issues.
Local shipping arrangements recommenced on a priority basis as Cape Falcon is not blocking the shipping channel.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau previously confirmed it was investigating but was not involved in efforts to refloat the vessel.
"No injuries have been reported to the ship's crew, and no damage, hull breaches or pollution have been reported," the bureau said in a statement.
Bureau officials will visit the ship to conduct interviews and collect evidence and data.
Information from the ship's voyage data recorder will be preserved and investigators will collect ship tracking data, weather information and crew, operator and maintenance records.
The bureau will release a preliminary report in about two months.
Gladstone is Queensland's largest multi-commodity port, handling more than 30 different products, led by coal, LNG, alumina and aluminium, in addition to agricultural products, cement, petroleum and hazardous bulk liquids.
The ship is 292m long and 45m wide, according to MarineTraffic data.
