FLORENCE, ITALY – The crew of the cruise liner Costa Concordia was awarded the title of ‘Seafarer of the year’ in the Lloyd’s List Global awards 2012.
“Captain Francesco Schettino was delighted to know that his crew was awarded the prize ‘for the courage and professional skills’ shown during the Costa Concordia shipwreck, off the shores of Giglio Island”, a statement of the law firm defending Schettino – who is under investigation and could be charged with multiple manslaughter – reads.
The statement also stresses the importance of the “constant training” ordered by Schettino in the four months during which he was the ship captain. (Agi)
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