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Thursday, July 24, 2014
So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow
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So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow

The Costa Concordia has travelled 63 nautical miles and shows no signs of trouble after 30 hours at sea, according to an update from the project's website at

July 24, 2014
Total Views: 95

Royal Caribbean Raises Forecast; Profit Sails Past Estimates

Royal Caribbean Raises Forecast; Profit Sails Past Estimates

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's quarterly profit beat analysts' average estimate as demand for its European and Chinese cruises increased and passengers spent

July 24, 2014
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Track Costa Concordia Live – AIS MAP
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Track Costa Concordia Live – AIS MAP

Track the Costa Concordia's progress here using this live AIS map courtesy

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 439

costa concordia departs giglio
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At 2 Knots, Costa Concordia Heads to the Scrapyard

Maneouvres began early on Wednesday to remove the rusty hulk of the Costa Concordia cruise liner from the Italian island where it struck rocks and capsized two

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 123

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
15 Spectacular Photos Of The Refloated Costa Concordia
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15 Spectacular Photos Of The Refloated Costa Concordia

The operation to refloat the Costa Concordia has been completed, marking the end of the latest phase of the largest maritime salvage in history.

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 785

Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow
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Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow

With the departure of the Costa Concordia from Giglio scheduled for Wednesday morning, environmental activists plan follow along with the convoy as it travels

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 72

Costa Concordia Fully Afloat
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Costa Concordia Fully Afloat

The Costa Concordia shipwreck has reached its final towing draft, thus completing the refloating phase of the largest maritime salvage in

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 89

Monday, July 21, 2014
Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Voyage Through Famed Northwest Passage

Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Voyage Through Famed Northwest Passage

High-end cruise operator Crystal Cruises has announced plans to become the world's first luxury cruise line to sail the Arctic Ocean via the world famous and

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 133

Costa Concordia Departure Pushed Back to Wednesday
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Costa Concordia Departure Pushed Back to Wednesday

With the full refloating of the Costa Concordia cruise liner almost complete, departure of the shipwreck from Giglio has been confirmed for Wednesday, July 23,

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 196

Sunday, July 20, 2014
Costa Concordia Being Readied for Final Tow to Genoa
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Costa Concordia Being Readied for Final Tow to Genoa

After 2 and a half years shipwrecked along the small island of Giglio, the end is finally within

July 20, 2014
Total Views: 180

Friday, July 18, 2014
Watch: New Time-Lapse Shows Progress in Costa Concordia Refloating
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Watch: New Time-Lapse Shows Progress in Costa Concordia Refloating

This new time-lapse provides some good visual evidence that progress is being made in the operation to refloat the Costa Concordia shipwreck.

July 18, 2014
Total Views: 162

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern
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Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern

Water samples taken in and around the refloated Costa Concordia shipwreck have shown no signs crtical levels of pollution, project officials confirmed

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Underwater Footage Shows Refloated Costa Concordia
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Underwater Footage Shows Refloated Costa Concordia

Here is some underwater footage filmed from beneath the Costa Concordia on July 15, one day after the initial refloat of the

July 15, 2014
Total Views: 84

Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site
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Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site

Work at the Costa Concordia wreck site in Giglio continued overnight Monday and throughout the day Tuesday following Monday's successful initial

July 15, 2014
Total Views: 99

Monday, July 14, 2014
NCL Orders More ‘Breakaway-Plus’ Cruise Ships
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NCL Orders More ‘Breakaway-Plus’ Cruise Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) has announced that it has reached an agreement with Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard to build two new Breakaway-Plus class

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 58

Refloating the Costa Concordia – Day 1 Time-Lapse
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Refloating the Costa Concordia – Day 1 Time-Lapse

Day 1 time-lapse video shows the refloating of Costa Concordia shipwreck.

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 147

Costa Concordia Refloated: Initial Stages of Refloating Phase Prove Successful
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Costa Concordia Refloated: Initial Stages of Refloating Phase Prove Successful

By Eleanor Biles GIGLIO, Italy, July 14 (Reuters) – The wreck of the luxury liner Costa Concordia was re-floated on Monday and will soon be towed away

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 107

Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Costa Concordia Refloating to Kick Off Monday
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Costa Concordia Refloating to Kick Off Monday

The time has come... the refloating of the Costa Concordia has been confirmed to kick off on Monday, July 14, 2014, exactly 914 days after the cruise liner

July 9, 2014
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Take a Cruise On The World’s Largest Cruise Ship… Without Leaving Your Couch
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Take a Cruise On The World’s Largest Cruise Ship… Without Leaving Your Couch

There's nothing like taking a cruise on one of the world’s largest cruise ships… without any of the hassles of leaving your

July 8, 2014
Total Views: 116

Sunday, July 6, 2014
Costa Concordia Capsizing Costs Over $2 billion for Owners
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Costa Concordia Capsizing Costs Over $2 billion for Owners

FRANKFURT, July 6 (Reuters) – The Costa Concordia disaster, when the cruise liner capsized off Italy more than two years ago, will likely end up costing

July 6, 2014
Total Views: 88