The Ministry of Defense states that the information spread on social media regarding the ship anchored off the Batticaloa coast is untrue.
The ship was en route to Bangladesh from the United Arab Emirates when it sank a few days ago due to a fuel shortage.
The Ministry of Defense has denied reports on social media that the ship was engaged in excavations.
The Ministry of Defense said that the fuel required for the vessel has been provided by a local shipping agency in Trincomalee and arrangements have been made to sail the vessel to its destination.