Removal of the liner cannot begin until all 500,000 gallons of fuel have been extracted from its tanks.
The Associated Press
ROME – The Italian owners of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that capsized off the Tuscan coast are considering six proposals to remove the vessel – a yearlong operation that may involve breaking it up.
Costa Crociere SpA said Friday that each plan submitted for bidding consideration envisages a 10- to 12-month salvage operation. And each proposal focuses on ensuring the least environmental impact around the tiny island of Giglio, which is in a marine sanctuary, Costa said.
The Concordia slammed into a reef off Giglio on Jan. 13 after the captain veered off course and steered the liner close to port in an apparent stunt. Twenty-five people were killed and seven others are missing and presumed dead following a hectic and delayed evacuation.
The Associated Press
ROME – The Italian owners of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that capsized off the Tuscan coast are considering six proposals to remove the vessel – a yearlong operation that may involve breaking it up.
Costa Crociere SpA said Friday that each plan submitted for bidding consideration envisages a 10- to 12-month salvage operation. And each proposal focuses on ensuring the least environmental impact around the tiny island of Giglio, which is in a marine sanctuary, Costa said.
The Concordia slammed into a reef off Giglio on Jan. 13 after the captain veered off course and steered the liner close to port in an apparent stunt. Twenty-five people were killed and seven others are missing and presumed dead following a hectic and delayed evacuation.
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