Costa Concordia
There were a number mistakes made by multiple people that ultimately led up to the January 13 wreck of the Costa Concordia on the island of Giglio. Unfortunately, these mistakes have mostly over shadowed what went right that night.
Yes, 32 people died, but more than 4,000 were rescued. And that’s why the crew of the Costa Concordia on Wednesday was presented with the prestigious “Seafarer of the Year” award at the Lloyds List Global Awards ceremony in London.
In making their selection, the judges for Lloyd’s List cited the crew for the “genuine examples of bravery and professionalism” and noted that if not for the “skilled response” of the majority of the crew, “the loss of life could have been far higher.”
Here’s a bit more about the Jury’s selection:
When the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a reef off the island of Giglio on January 13, international attention inevitably focused on the actions of the master. But what was largely missed in the media storm that ensued were the genuine examples of bravery and professionalism displayed by members of the crew. There were 4,229 people on board the vessel at the time of the casualty and while the tragic loss of life caused by this regrettable incident will rightly be the subject of forensic investigations for some time to come, it should not be forgotten that without the skilled response of the majority of the crew, the loss of life could have been far higher. Our judges this year concurred with the view of Filipino crewing suppliers Magsaysay who nominated their crew aboard but also wanted to acknowledge the bravery of others, that the actions of the professional and honourable seafarers that night should be publically recognised.
So congratulations to majority of the crew of the Costa Concordia!
Finally the truth came out, what happened on costa concordia that nigth has been discussed by people completely ignoring sea life and ships.Justice has been given to Concordia crew! Finally shut off all people who told contrary!
Completely agree that the crew should be so honoured. Thank God they, the crew, did NOT follow the example set by a so called Skipper'leading by example'.
The documentary I saw showed the crew mostly getting in the way and hindering abandon ship efforts. Did I miss something?
Passengers had commented that the crew had NO CLUE what to do!! Oh well, I saw similar with MSC. Had a C/Mate who did not know how to launch a rhib boat, he is now a Captain. Lots more to that story but will not bore anyone……..
The documentary I saw showed the crew mostly getting in the way and hindering abandon ship efforts. Did I miss something?
The documentary I saw showed the crew mostly getting in the way and hindering abandon ship efforts. Did I miss something?
The documentary I saw showed the crew mostly getting in the way and hindering abandon ship efforts. Did I miss something?
Congratulations to the crew of the Costa Concordia, job well done and glad to see that the focus isn't just on what the Captain did wrong.
I totally agree with this honour! Well done!
Ça exclut le capitaine j'espère
I totally agree with this honour! Well done!
Yes, Bill, you did ‘miss something’. The ‘documentary’ you’ve seen – presumably taken on passengers’ video phones – would have been filmed whilst they, the passengers, WERE being saved by the majority of the crew. Crew members NOT attempting to save passengers were, obviously, in the minority otherwise can you, please, explain how 4,000 people can miraculously be ‘transferred’ to dry land from a foundering ship?
My French is ‘somewhat’ rusty. Are you saying what I THINK you are saying, namely “That excludes the captain I hope”?
Needless to say I am in COMPLETE agreement with your comment. (Said as a long retired, deep sea, bridge watchkeeping officer.)