Francesco Schettino
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Italian authorities call off the search for bodies
Italian authorities have ended the search for bodies in the submerged sections of the capsized <em>Costa Concordia</em> off the Tuscan coast.
Under-fire Costa Concordia captain ordered to ‘salute’ island
The captain of the doomed <i>Costa Concordia</i> says he was ordered by his employers to "salute" the coast.
Italian rescue efforts halted after undersea shift
The Costa Concordia has shifted, forcing a new suspension of rescue work and threatening plans to pump oil out to prevent an environmental disaster.
Italy enthralled by reluctant hero
The officer ordering the captain of a capsized Italian cruise ship to go back aboard has become an instant hero, credited with saving national honour.
‘You go back on board! That is an order!’
An audio clip has emerged purporting to be a recording of the coast guard ordering the captain of the stricken Costa Concordia back on board his ship.
Cruise captain in the dock as hopes for missing passengers fade
Hopes are fading for 29 people unaccounted for from the wreck of a luxury liner off the coast of Italy as the captain is questioned over his role.
SA families safe after Italian cruise ship disaster
Two SA families who were on board the cruise ship that met disaster off the coast of Italy are in good health after being evacuated safely.
Crew, honeymooners rescued from Italy cruise disaster
Emergency services are searching for those still missing as honeymooners and a crew member have been rescued from the cruise ship wreck near Italy.