Dutch company hired for salvaging Costa Concordia

Updated: 1/18/12 7:15PM A salvage company with over 170-years of maritime service, Smit Tak, has been contracted to the site of Costa Concordia to pump fuel from the ship and begin the salvage process. This will be the initial process in floating Costa Concordia off the bottom of the sea. 10 ship salvage experts have been sent […]

Costa Cruises Statement Regarding Environmental Issues Related to Costa Concordia

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2012) For Costa Cruises protecting the environment is an integral part of its corporate mission, as it has demonstrated by obtaining the most stringent international certifications (UNIEN ISO 14001). The company therefore recognized the need to promptly address issues concerning the protection of the marine environment following the Costa Concordia accident. […]

New Statement from Costa Cruises regarding Costa Concordia, Jan 18

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2012) — We are deeply saddened to learn that additional people have been found during the search of Costa Concordia, and extend our heartfelt sympathies to their families. We continue to cooperate with authorities to support the rescue and recovery efforts, and to help secure the vessel to ensure that there is […]

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