#Concordia, take a look to the possible routes

FLORENCE, ITALY – On 22 July, 2014 the wreck of Costa Concordia will be ready for transportation to its final destination, namely the Port of Genoa Voltri.

The possible routes were planned taking into account the general principles of maritime, human and environmental safety, based on the size and type of the convoy sailing from Isola del Giglio to the Port of Genoa Voltri.

Two alternative routes have been plotted. The route to be followed will be chosen by the Lead Tow Master, taking into account the meteo-marine conditions and based on the instructions of the competent authorities, after consultation with the Senior Salvage Master and in collaboration with the Captains of the other tugs. It should be noted that the convoy will sail at a distance, that is on average greater than the distance enforced by the regulations.

The first route passes south of Giglio Island and heading north parallel to the east coast of Corsica. A total of 208 nautical miles long is estimated to be the sailed distance. Once well clear of the coast of Giglio, the convoy will head south, transiting between the islands of Giglio and Giannutri. It will proceed west- southwest to a point south of the island of Montecristo, then west-northwest to a position south of the island called Scoglio d’Africa. This route sails continuously west of all the islands comprising the Tuscan Archipelago and parallel to the east coast of Corsica, well clear of French territorial waters. The last part of the voyage will be across the Ligurian Sea to the Port of Genoa Voltri.

The second possible route differs from the first in the initial part because it will sail north from Giglio before heading west. From here, it will travel between the islands of Montecristo and Scoglio d’Africa – leaving them to the south – and the island called Isola di Pianosa, to the east. After rounding the south coast of Pianosa, the convoy will head northwest. From here, the course is the same as for the other route to the Port of Genoa Voltri. This route covers a total distance of 191 nautical miles.