Costa Concordia SINKING

[Seago2]

I am puzzled. I thought all ports had pilots that kept something like this from happening. Has anyone heard if there was a pilot for the port on board?

 

Asked myself the same question- but then he wasn't in port, was he?

[Rotherham_Cruiser]

Hey ItalianGuest, sorry if i got disconnect, but in that moments my girlfrind start to talking me by facebook, she couldnt call because the passengers were using all the lines. She's fine, with some contusions but fine, medics attended her and the other ppl of the crew, that slept into a church, so now they are all in a hotel that costa is paying it. So she's alive and fine, thank you for everything i appreciate too much your help and the others who tried to help me last night, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Really pleased to hear that because the UK media are reporting a Peruvian is one of the 3 declared dead. I thought of you immediately.

 

Give her a hug when you meet up again, pal.

[mainelycruising]

Still no comment from Micky Arison, CEO of Carnival Corp.

 

Must be otherwise engaged.

[Nikki Lisette]

Wait, the captain was seen fleeing with the passenger's money? Ooh!

[Thoie]

What do they mean " fleeing ship with the money"? Do they just pile up all cash on the ship in a big bag marked Swag and leave it sitting on the bridge for a quick getaway?

[CruiseAdict218]

Im just quoting the article, not sure

[Nikki Lisette]

What do they mean " fleeing ship with the money"? Do they just pile up all cash on the ship in a big bag marked Swag and leave it sitting on the bridge for a quick getaway?

 

Pretty sure they have a cashier's vault or whatever. I mean casino monies, passenger money... captain was up to no good if this is true.

[ElizabethA]

Sky news has just report 2 people are found alive on board the ship. Lets pray they find the other missing people soon.

[mainelycruising]

This makes the most sense of anything that I have read thus far.

 

Fantastic analysis.

 

Every decision was being watched and managed from Miami. Every movement on the bridge is seen there. Cost cotting being the operative word here.

 

The electronic transmissions between the ship and Miami should be taken as evidence; the FBI should be in Miami now doing this.

[reallyitsmema]

Im just quoting the article, not sure

That blog is run by a 15 year old who is gathering information off the internet.

[CruiseAdict218]

That blog is run by a 15 year old who is gathering information off the internet.

 

It is!? Oh do I feel silly, I did not know this. :o

[KarenR_UK]

SKY UK are just reporting that 2 people MAY have been found alive on board the ship - it's breaking news, so no more info yet - ok more coming in as i type - an italian news agency is reporting that firemen are talking to but have not yet reached, a man and a woman 2 decks above the waterline

 

frightening stuff

 

 

 

(ElizabethA is obviously a faster typer than i am)

[Nikki Lisette]

That blog is run by a 15 year old who is gathering information off the internet.

 

Mikey's Cruise Blog is run by a 15 y/o? Pretty good job if so... :)

[Highlander0108]

It has done this in the past as documented in a youtube video posted showing the ship passing by at speed and blowing it's horn.

 

That video does NOT substantiate this. The ship in all likelyhood rounded the point that Concordia did not avoid, and then head more closer to port, definitely the more prudent course.

[CruiseAdict218]

Mikey's Cruise Blog is run by a 15 y/o? Pretty good job if so... :)

 

Really good job, I thought it was some older gentleman

[Nikki Lisette]

I was thinking about people trapped in the elevator. I hope no one was.

[reallyitsmema]

Really good job, I thought it was some older gentleman

http://mikeyscruiseblog.com/our-bloggers/

[baldercash]

Take the time to read this account of what happened and time lines.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2086527/Costa-Concordia-accident-Pictures-cruise-ship-sinking-coast-Italy-Titanic-like-scene.html

[CruiseAdict218]

http://mikeyscruiseblog.com/our-bloggers/

 

He does not look 15! :eek:

[jlajla]

Yes, the conjecture about what happened is fascinating, and I am anxious to hear about what might have happened to cause this mess, but I'm MUCH more interested in getting more information about the search/rescue efforts. Has anybody heard any more about what is happening with the 40ish people still missing?

 

I just saw the post that said there are reports that 2 more people may have been found onboard. Does anyone know if they are still checking the ship at this point for people? I have no idea how these sorts of searches work, but with 40 people still missing, it seems to me that the death toll is bound to skyrocket. :(

[iamwmn32]

http://mikeyscruiseblog.com/2012/01/13/costaconcordia/

 

Jan 13 2012

Tragedy on board the Costa Concordia – Updates

 

6:20pm Update: The following is from a crew member that worked on board the Costa Concordia…

 

The captain was seen fleeing ship with the money. Wouldn’t allow staff to abandon ship because it would harm his career. Crew had to arrange the evacuation themselves, hence confusion.

[kruzerci]

Take the time to read this account of what happened and time lines.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2086527/Costa-Concordia-accident-Pictures-cruise-ship-sinking-coast-Italy-Titanic-like-scene.html

 

Those pictures are insane

[CruisingMouse]

Costa Concordia - update

Saturday, January 14th 2012

 

Time 5.30 pm (CET)

" I want to express our deep sorrow for this terrible tragedy that devastates us “ - said Gianni Onorato President Costa Crociere- “ I am here only now because, as you will understand, I have been from the down until now on the Isola del Giglio to be close to the rescue operations.

First at all, I would like to thank all the authorities, law enforcement and volunteers who made all efforts to help and assist our Guests involved in this terrible event."

We are not at this time able to provide an answer to all the questions, because the competent authority are trying with our cooperative efforts to understand the reasons for this incident.

On the basis of the first evidences, still preliminary the ship Costa Concordia under the command of the Master Francesco Schettino was regularly sailing from Civitavecchia to Savona, when suddenly the ship stroked a rock.

The Master who was on the bridge at that time, understood the severity of the situation immediately performed a maneuver aimed to secure Guests and crew, and started the security procedures in order to prepare for an eventual ship evacuation.

Unfortunately, this operation was complicated as result of a sudden tilt of the ship that has made difficult the disembarkation.

Thanks to the commitment of all forces coordinated by the Coast Guard, from that moment on, rescue operations have been further strengthened.

From the first time the company mobilized all its resources ashore to put in to assist our guests and crewmembers and prevent possible environmental impacts.

 

Costa Concordia - update

Saturday, January 14th 2012

 

http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Info/concordia_statement.htm

[foxesden1]

Pretty sure they have a cashier's vault or whatever. I mean casino monies, passenger money... captain was up to no good if this is true.

 

or he is following orders. Who knows how much money is aboard?

[ElizabethA]

Maybe you have missed this whilst discussing what may have happened, 2 people have just been found alive on board the ship. Good news, lets hope the others are safe too.

 

It is reported that they have been located but not yet rescued.