Costa Concordia incident

The Costa Concordia incident occurred in January 2012 when the cruise ship struck a rock off the coast of Italy, causing it to partially capsize. The captain maneuvered too close to the shore, disregarding safety protocols, which led to the hull being punctured. The ship listed heavily, and 32 people lost their lives in the chaos. Rescue efforts involved evacuating thousands of passengers and crew, and extensive salvage operations were required to stabilize and recover the vessel. The disaster highlighted issues with navigation safety and decision-making aboard large ships.