The Costa Concordia cruise ship hit a rock off the coast of Italy on January 13, 2012, creating a large gash in the hull. Without power, the ship took on water and listed heavily to one side before partially capsizing onto its side. Of the over 3,200 passengers and 1,000 crew onboard, all but 32 were rescued, though 30 bodies were later recovered. An investigation focused on failures in crew procedures and the actions of the captain during the incident.

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2. • On 13 January 2012, at 21:45 local time , Costa Concordia hit a rock off Isola del
Giglio ,A 50-metre (164 ft) long gash was made in the hull, along 3 compartments
of the engine room ; power to the engines and ship services was cut off. Taking on
water, the vessel started to list to port. Without power, the ship drifted astern but
was now listing heavily to starboard. The ship, pushed by winds laterally, drifted
back and grounded near shore, then partly capsized onto her starboard side, in an
unsteady position on a rocky underwater ledge. Almost half of the ship remained
above water, but it was in danger of sinking completely into a trough 70 metres
(230 ft) deep.
She was carrying 3,229 passengers and 1,023 crew members, all but 32 of whom
were rescued; as of 22 March 2012, 30 bodies had been found, with two people
known to be missing and presumed dead. There may have been other people not
listed on board. The search for bodies was abandoned at the end of January.
An investigation focused on shortcomings in the procedures followed by the crew
and the actions of the captain. About 300 passengers were left on board, most of
whom were rescued by helicopter or motorboats in the area.

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