MV Costa Concordia salvage

The MV Costa Concordia salvage involved removing a large cruise ship that ran aground and partially sank off Italy’s coast in 2012. Engineers used a complex process called “parbuckling,” where they attached giant floating platforms and SPMTs (self-propelled modular transporters) to gradually right the ship to an upright position. Once upright, they stabilized it and cut it into manageable sections for removal. The operation aimed to prevent environmental damage and recover the vessel, and it took several years, involving precise engineering, careful planning, and international cooperation. The entire effort was a significant feat of maritime salvage engineering.