Final Voyage of the Costa Concordia

Final Voyage of the Costa Concordia

Photo: Titan Salvage
Photo: Titan Salvage

The salvaged remains of the cruise ship Costa Concordia arrived in Genoa on July 27, 2014.  The vessel was able to make the four-day journey from Giglio to Genoa without issue even when storms passed over the vessel during the voyage.


The Costa Concordia will be scrapped in a Genoa dry dock.  Salvagers have stated the vessel will take up to 2 years to dismantle.

Some remaining facts about the Costa Concordia Incident:

  • It’s the largest salvage operation ever attempted so far.  The Costa Concordia is nearly twice the size of the Titanic
  • It’s the most expensive salvage at a cost of 1.5 billion (USD).
  • 80% of the dismantled vessel will be recycled including copper wiring, pipes and materials
  • Over 50,000 tons of steel will be melted down and resold on the market
  • 24 tons of debris was removed from the seabed including furniture, dishes, parts of the vessel along with personal effects

Past articles
Anastasia

Anastasia

Anastasia

The 225 meter long, 75331 dwt bulk carrier Anastasia allided while mooring in Rostock, Germany. The Anastasia struck a grain elevator causing damage to the elevator.  The Anastasia had suffered slight damage to its foreship.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel had a pilot on board at the time and a tug was assisting the mooring operation.

Endeavor

Endeavor

f/v Endeavor
Photo: newslincolncounty.com

The 60 foot long fishing vessel Endeavor suffered water ingress near Yaquina Bay, Oregon.  The fishing vessel had been struck by a large swell the night before which caused a leak in the vessel.  The crew had discovered flooding in the engine room and contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.  The Coast Guard dispatched the 47-foot long Motor Life Boat to the scene.  The Coast Guard was able to pass two dewatering pumps to the fishing vessel.   With the pumps, the flooding was brought under control.  The Motor Life Boat then escorted the Endeavor back to port.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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