Costa Cruises' Damaged Costa Allegra Reportedly Sold to Turkish Breakers

Costa Cruise Costa Allegra Reportedly Sold to Turkish Breakers

Reports are circulating that the long awaited sale of the Costa Allegra to Turkish Breakers has occurred. The ship was seen in Italy last week, where she has been laid-up since her fire in February of this year. The fire caused significant damage to the ship and Costa opted to lay the ship up and offer her for sale rather than repair the ship. Photos show the Costa insignia being removed from the ship and other work starting to prepare the vessel for her tow to Turkey.

More to come.

Costa Cruise Award Salvage Contract for Costa Concordia

Costa Cruises Costa Concordia

In late April, Costa Cruises and the Costa Concordia Emergency Commissioner’s Office announced the award of the salvage contract for the removal of the Costa Concordia from Giglio Island. The contract has been awarded to Titan Salvage in partnership with the Italian firm Micoperi. The work will begin in early May. The removal operation is  expected to take about 12 months.

The wreck will be removed in one piece and re-floated. The Costa Concordia is expected to be towed to a nearby port/shipyard to determine next steps.




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