Italian Council Of Ministers News

Costa Concordia Salvage Update

The Italian Council of Ministers, upon proposal from the Commissioner for the Concordia Emergency, has established June 26 (instead of June 16, as previously decided) as the date for the conclusion of the decision-making meeting of the "Conferenza dei Servizi", the committee composed of representatives of all competent authorities that will evaluate projects for the transportation of the Concordia wreck to an appropriate port for dismantling. In the meantime at Giglio Island, more than 370 technicians are working 24/7 to complete the sponsons installation phase.