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    Jan 17, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. 10 lessons from the Costa Concordia disaster

    From what I've&nbsp;read so far, the capsizing&nbsp;of the Costa Concordia appears to have been perfectly preventable.&nbsp;The captain's foolhardy navigation, as well as <a href="http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/story/2012-01-17/Transcript-Costa-Concordia-captain-and-Italian-coast-guard/52613814/1" target="_blank">his&nbsp;alleged abandoning of&nbsp;the ship</a>&nbsp;(per this Italian Coast Guard&nbsp;transcript), may indeed prove to be criminal. But there are always lessons to be learned from even the most tragic situations. Here are a few:
    The Baltimore Sun
    From what I've read so far, the capsizing of the Costa Concordia appears to have been perfectly preventable. The captain's foolhardy navigation, as well as his alleged abandoning of the ship (per this Italian Coast Guard transcript), may indeed prove to...

    Tags: Celine Dion, Transportation Accidents, U.S. Coast Guard, Movies, Cruise Line Ports

    2. Jan 18, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. No more Costa Concordias

    As the 100th anniversary the RMS Titanic disaster approaches, the Costa Concordia grounding is a stark reminder that going to sea remains dangerous. A modern cruise ship sailing a routine route capsized in a matter of minutes in beautiful weather, leaving at least 11 people dead. About 15 million people took a cruise last year, and they are asking tough questions. Are the massive passenger vessels stable enough to withstand grounding or collision? Are the international crews capable of coordinating a rapid evacuation of thousands of people? Who oversees the operations of these vessels?
    As the 100th anniversary the RMS Titanic disaster approaches, the Costa Concordia grounding is a stark reminder that going to sea remains dangerous. A modern cruise ship sailing a routine route capsized in a matter of minutes in beautiful weather, leaving...

    Tags: Sailing, Tourism and Leisure, Petroleum Industry, U.S. Coast Guard, Cruises

    3. Apr 4, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. Cruise deals in bad times

    If it seems the cruise industry has had a rough year, it has. And plenty of people agree.
    If it seems the cruise industry has had a rough year, it has. And plenty of people agree. In a poll released by Harris Interactive last month, more than half of the 2,230 U.S. adults surveyed — 53 percent — said they were less likely to take...

    Tags: Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Holland America Line, Trips and Vacations, Tourism and Leisure

    4. Jan 27, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Questions linger one year after the Costa Concordia disaster

    More than a year after the Costa Concordia capsized off Italy, one big question still haunts survivor Michelle Barraclough: Why were no clear instructions given during the emergency?
    More than a year after the Costa Concordia capsized off Italy, one big question still haunts survivor Michelle Barraclough: Why were no clear instructions given during the emergency? "The crew had no idea what to do," the Australian woman wrote on a...

    Tags: Petroleum Industry, Italy, Carnival Corporation, Shipbuilding, Laws

    5. Jan 13, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  5. Concordia survivors mark first anniversary of cruise ship wreck

    GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - Survivors of the Costa Concordia disaster and relatives of the 32 people who died returned to the Italian island of Giglio on Sunday to mark one year since the luxury cruise liner capsized.
    Reuters
    GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - Survivors of the Costa Concordia disaster and relatives of the 32 people who died returned to the Italian island of Giglio on Sunday to mark one year since the luxury cruise liner capsized. A boat ferried the visitors close to...

    Tags: Prosecution, Maritime Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Costa Cruises, Italy

    6. Jul 12, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. TV tonight: Orlando model on ‘Big Brother’; Scientology report on ‘Rock Center’

    The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel
    Rock Center With Brian Williams" talks to two former Church of Scientology members about their break with the church. Kate Snow's report is tied to the confidential divorce settlement of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. In the other segments, Richard Engel...
    7. Jan 18, 2012 |Story| WGN-TV

  7. Jan 18: Poll Results

    WGN News
    MORNING NEWS POLL: Will you be less likely to book a cruise vacation because of the Costa Concordia accident? Yes: 54% No: 46% MIDDAY NEWS POLL: Do you agree with the anti-piracy legislation being considered by Congress? Yes: 11% No: 89% NEWS AT...

    Tags: Elections, WGN

    8. Jan 17, 2012 |Story| WGN-TV

  8. Jan 17: Poll Results

    WGN News
    MORNING NEWS POLL: Yes: % No: % MIDDAY NEWS POLL: Does the Costa Concordia disaster make you think twice about taking a cruise? Yes: 72% No: 28% NEWS AT NINE POLL: Yes: % No: % THANKS FOR VOTING.

    Tags: Elections, WGN

    9. Jan 19, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  9. Carnival to review safety, emergency response on all its lines

    <strong>Updated 5:40 p.m.</strong>
    Updated 5:40 p.m. Latest statement from Carnival Corp. Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Comprehensive Audit and Review of Safety and Emergency Response Across All Its Cruise Lines (received 5:32 p.m.)        MIAMI – January 19, 2012 –...

    Tags: Senior Health, Italy, Carnival Corporation, Micky Arison, Medical Procedures and Tests

    10. Mar 23, 2012 |Story| KDAF-LTV

  10. Now Is The Time To Book Summer Travel

    Spring break might be over, but travel experts say now is the time to start thinking about planning and booking reservations for summer vacations.
    CW 33 News
    Spring break might be over, but travel experts say now is the time to start thinking about planning and booking reservations for summer vacations. Dallas resident Chivas Warren and her husband are heading to Sicily, Italy next month to baptize their son....

    Tags: 2016 Olympic Games, Trips and Vacations, Travel Deals, Italy, Shipbuilding

    11. Feb 27, 2012 |Story| KCPQ-LTV

  11. Costa cruise ship adrift in Indian Ocean after fire

    A disabled Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, reached port in the Seychelles Thursday.
    NewsCore
    A disabled Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, reached port in the Seychelles Thursday. The Allegra lost power in the Indian Ocean Monday because of a fire in the engine room. It was carrying 636 passengers and a crew of 413, according to Costa...

    Tags: Costa Cruises, Seychelles, Cruise Line Ports

    12. Jan 31, 2012 |Story| Associated Press
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