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18.01.2012 0

Italian Riviera: Cruise ship leak is now improbable

"Low risk" of fuel leak for Costa Concordia

While salvage work on the Costa Concordia wreck is expected to begin later today, experts believe the stricken cruise ship is unlikely to leak harmful fuels into the Mediterranean sea.

While salvage work on the Costa Concordia wreck is expected to begin later today, experts believe the stricken cruise ship is unlikely to leak harmful fuels into the Mediterranean sea. Read more …

17.01.2012 0

Italian Riviera: "We should seriously consider the lessons to be learned and, if necessary, re-examine the regulations on the safety of large passenger ships"

Italy fears environmental disaster

The Italian government has declared a state of emergency amid fears that the Costa Concordia vessel could slide off a rock ledge and fall 300 ft to the seabed, spilling half a million gallons of harmful fuels into Mediterranean waters.

The Italian government has declared a state of emergency amid fears that the Costa Concordia cruise ship could slide off a rock ledge and fall 300 feet to the seabed, spilling half a million gallons of harmful fuels into Mediterranean waters.Read more …

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