Thursday, January 19, 2012

Costa Concordia to deal financial blow to cruise industry

Published on Jan 19, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The deadly Costa Concordia accident is likely to further damage the cruise ship industry which was already struggling with an uncertain economy.

The boss of CruiseCompete.com, a website that offers deals on cruises, said the video of a half sunken ship and interviews with passengers telling of harrowing escapes will inevitably hit bookings.

He added that a drop in demand for cruise holidays would quickly lead to lower prices as operators hate to sail with empty cabins.
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Cruise crew unprepared
Published on Jan 19, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The chaotic organisation of passengers on the Concordia, with deadly consequences for some, raises serious questions about emergency procedures and crew training on cruise ships.

Imagine hearing this exclamation, which was captured on amateur video, when you are desperate to seek safety: "Eh, eh, tranquili, mamma mia, madonna!"

In the frantic disorder of a life boat, a voice is heard urging others: "Take pictures! It will be important in establishing whose fault this is."

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