Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2012
Costa Concordia grounding and capsizing
Costa Concordia ran aground near Isola del Giglio on 13 January 2012, partially capsized and caused 32 deaths. The ship was refloated in 2014, towed to Genoa and dismantled. Captain Francesco Schettino was convicted in Italy on charges including manslaughter, causing the shipwreck and abandoning passengers, and received a 16-year prison sentence that was upheld on appeal.
2010
Costa Europa pier collision
Costa Europa collided with a pier in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, killing three crew members and injuring four. Costa attributed the collision to strong winds.