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Costa Concordia Monday Mega-Update

2 more bodies were just found. The death toll rises to 15. 18 are still missing By now I’m sure you’re aware that the accident was caused by the Captain navigation too close to the Island. Last night into this…

Concordia Sunday-PM Update

Death toll now up to 13 The passenger was found on submerged deck near the bow of the vessel Number of missing now at 20 Divers entered the Captain’s cabin and according to Italian news agency ANSA, removed his safe…

Costa’s CEO speaks out

            Is it just me or should Costa’s CEO really stop talking…. Doesn’t seem like these put the company in the best light. If anyone’s curious,  Pier Luigi Foschi, formally titled Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Costa Crociere,…

Costa Concordia

Here’s what has happened yesterday and today. The number of missing is at 21. Divers recovered a body this morning bringing the death toll up to 12. The passenger was said to have a life jacket on. They were found…

Concordia Thursday Update

Here are today’s top stories. Yet more allegations have emerged about the Captain. I am trying to stay out of this as its becoming quite the tabloid story with sketchy sources. Carnival released another official statement. 21 people still remain…

Concordia Wednesday Update

I was able to get this webcam grab, showing the workers leaving the vessel via helo. (from 10:11am EST) The ship is slowly shifting. The latest is 5 feet fore and 3 feet aft. This discrepancy might mean that the…

Costa Concordia Tuesday Update

Here’s todays top stories: The death toll is now at 11, with 6 more bodies recovered today. Divers have had to blow holes in he parts of the superstructure underwater. Surveyors are on site in anticipation of salvage crew arrival…

New Logo for French Line

French line, CDF (Croisières de France), has introduced a new logo. What do you think? I like it. Simple, Classy, Elegant.

Costa Concordia Monday Update

As divers inspect the wreck today, here’s the top news: Reuters is reporting that the Concordia is insured for $513 million USD. This will go down as the largest marine insurance claim yet. Carnival has disclosed the financial impact of…

Costa: Significant human error on the part of the ship’s Master

Costa cruises, the vessel owner and operator have just released their preliminary statement and it has the internet buzzing. While the investigation is ongoing, preliminary indications are that there may have been significant human error on the part of the…

Sunday Morning Concordia Update VI

UPDATE: BBC is reporting that 2 bodies were just found in the ship. The death toll it now at 5. Overnight, rescue workers found 3 survivors trapped inside the capsized ship. One was a severely injured crew member who had…