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Friday, February 17, 2012
A Billionaire’s Bad Day – Superyacht sinks off Greece [VIDEO]
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A Billionaire’s Bad Day – Superyacht sinks off Greece [VIDEO]

Some billionaire just had a really bad day. The Proteksan-Turquoise designed and built superyacht, YOGI, sank this morning off the coast Skyros, a small Greek

February 17, 2012
Total Views: 596

Friday, February 10, 2012
Global Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

Global Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

Associations representing the global cruise industry have announced a new drill policy requiring mandatory muster drills for embarking passengers prior to

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 63

Monday, February 6, 2012
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Costa Concordia, Interview With Michael Crye of CLIA

Michael Crye is the executive vice president of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise association. In this

February 6, 2012
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
cruise ship Prinsendam in the Gulf of Alaska
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Arctic Cruise Ship Disaster – The Prinsendam’s Effect On Coast Guard Response

With the Costa Concordia disaster headlining global news the questions most asked by mariners is: How will that disaster change the cruise ship industry? For

January 31, 2012
Total Views: 121

Monday, January 30, 2012
Press Releases

Dubai Cruise Terminal Berths 4 Cruise Ships Simultaneously

DP World’s cruise facility demonstrates capability to welcome cruise tourism growth in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 29, 2012:- For the

January 30, 2012
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Captain Hunn Of Carnival
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Carnival To Conduct Safety Audit – gCaptain Editorial

The following editorial was written by a source trusted by the editors of gCaptain.com who wishes to remain anonymous due to his close relationship with

January 20, 2012
Total Views: 63

Thursday, January 19, 2012
gCaptain’s John Konrad Narrates the Final Maneuvers of the Costa Concordia [VIDEO]
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gCaptain’s John Konrad Narrates the Final Maneuvers of the Costa Concordia [VIDEO]

gCaptain’s John Konrad Narrates the Final Maneuvers of the Costa Concordia Disclaimer, we will not know the EXACT details of what happened until the

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 493

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“Grave imprudence and incompetence” – Transcript of the Preliminary Court Inquiry into Costa Concordia Disaster

Serious, and unambiguous statements by Dr Valeria Montesarchio from the Court of Grosseto.  The following are a few highlights, the entire transcript is

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 362

RINA President Resigns Amid Controversy Over Costa Concordia Comments
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RINA President Resigns Amid Controversy Over Costa Concordia Comments

President of RINA, the Italian classification society that certified the Costa Concordia for seaworthiness and safety, Gianni Scerni resigned Tuesday amid

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 17

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Not The First Time?: Infographic Shows Costa Concordia Made a Previous Pass Even Closer
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Not The First Time?: Infographic Shows Costa Concordia Made a Previous Pass Even Closer

We’ve already seen video of the Costa Concordia showing off near Giglio, now Lloyd’s List has put together this infographic showing a

January 18, 2012
Total Views: 97

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
International Maritime Organization Expresses Condolences, Praises Italian Coast Guard Response
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International Maritime Organization Expresses Condolences, Praises Italian Coast Guard Response

A senior United Nations official today called for a thorough investigation into the incident involving the Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 17

Costa Concordia “Showing Off” [VIDEO]
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Costa Concordia “Showing Off” [VIDEO]

The following is video shot in August 2011 showing the Costa Concordia “showing off” close to shore near the Port of Giglio.  The sometimes risky

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 129

Monday, January 16, 2012
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“Shame on You!” Costa Concordia’s Guest Services Manager Speaks Out, Defends Crew and Captain

[Disclaimer] the following story was reportedly written by the GSM of the Concordia but is unverified as of Monday morning.  If true, it goes against what has

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 196

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Cruise Line CEO Blames Captain of Costa Concordia For Tragic Shipwreck

ROME (Dow Jones)–The chief executive of Carnival Corp.’s (CCL) Costa Crociere SpA blamed the captain of the shipwrecked Concordia

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 94

Sunday, January 15, 2012
COSTA CONCORDIA – Fred Fry’s Comments and Questions
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COSTA CONCORDIA – Fred Fry’s Comments and Questions

There is lots of guessing out there in the wake of the COSTA CONCORDIA disaster. Here are my thoughts on the matter. The initial accident: First, there is lots

January 15, 2012
Total Views: 67

Costa Concordia Sinking: Amateur Videos

Costa Concordia Sinking: Amateur Videos

Here is some amateur video shot by some passengers of the Costa Concordia after they have disembarked the sinking ship and are being transferred to land.  As

January 15, 2012
Total Views: 31

Costa Concordia funnel stack grounding sinking
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Rescue Operations Continue, List of Missing Drops Significantly on the Costa Concordia

Rescue operations continued on Sunday inside the cruise ship that ran aground off the shore of Tuscany late Friday, triggering a confused evacuation of

January 15, 2012
Total Views: 27

Saturday, January 14, 2012
Costa Concordia Saturday Night Update: Italian Captain Detained as Probe Into Crash Goes On

Costa Concordia Saturday Night Update: Italian Captain Detained as Probe Into Crash Goes On

Italian authorities on Saturday were investigating what caused a cruise ship to run aground off the Tuscan shore, triggering a confused evacuation in which

January 14, 2012
Total Views: 32

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Loss of Electrical Power…Possible Cause of Costa Concordia Tragedy?

**UPDATE 15 Jan 12**: The Costa Concordia does not have azimuthing “pod-type” thrusters. Many modern cruise ships are unique from other ships such

January 14, 2012
Total Views: 384

Costa Concordia AIS track
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Cruise Ship Costa Concordia Sinks off Italian Coast [VIDEO, AIS Track]

Upon departure from the port of a Giglio, an island off the northwestern coast of Italy, the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a reef, tearing a 50 meter-long

January 14, 2012
Total Views: 288
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