Azamara Quest
A fire broke out in the engine room of the Azamara Quest at 8:19pm on Friday (30th March) in the Sulu Sea about 130 kilometers (70 nautical miles) south of the Philippines’ Tubbataha Reef but was quickly extinguished by the crew.
Costa Allegra
The Costa Allegra, which suffered a fire last month, will not return to service with Costa Cruises it has been announced.
Captain Francesco Schettino
The Captain of the Costa Concordia had already damaged another ship whist sailing too fast into the German port of Warnemunde it emerged today.
Costa Allegra Disembarkation In Mahe
The Costa Allegra arrived at the port of Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe today after three days at sea without power.
Costa Allegra Under Tow
The Costa Allegra cruise ship which has been drifting without power after an engine fire in the Indian Ocean is now under tow to Mahe in the Seychelles.
Costa Allegra Drifting With Passengers On Upper Deck
The 43 year old Costa Allegra is currently drifting in the Indian Ocean after yesterday’s fire.
Costa Allegra
Reports are reaching us that the Costa Allegra is on fire in the Indian Ocean.
Initial indications are that the fire occurred in the engine room but is now out, however power has not been restored.
Crown Princess
An outbreak of the norovirus has forced the Crown Princess back to Port Everglades for extensive cleaning, cutting short its current cruise by 2 days.
Costa Concordia Bridge
Italian Channel TV5 have obtained dramatic new footage of the bridge during the Concordia Disaster.
Costa Concordia
Carnival Corporation which runs the Costa Cruises line along with other big players such as P&O, Cunard and Princess has today announced that it is reviewing safety procedures in light of the Concordia disaster.
