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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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."
