Where is P&0 Azura now?
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The current position of AZURA is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 42.3817 N / 9.83273 E) reported 26 mins ago by AIS.
What happened to the captain of the Concordia?
Where is the Costa Concordia captain now? In 2015, a court found Schettino guilty of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck, abandoning ship before passengers and crew were evacuated and lying to authorities about the disaster. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Where is the Concordia now?
Despite the calm seas and the proximity to land, 32 people were killed. Now, the wrecked remains of the gigantic ocean liner are being scrapped in the port of Genoa, Italy. Its 50,000 tons of steel are being melted down and will be used in future construction and ship building projects.
Why did the Concordia sink?
In its investigative report on the 2012 disaster, Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructures and Transports found that the Concordia “was sailing too close to the coastline, in a poorly lit shore area…at an unsafe distance at night time and at high speed (15.5 kts).”
How many pools does Azura have?
five swimming pools
Azura has five swimming pools, including one within the kids’ club (and only accessible through the kids’ club) and one just outside the spa, the Oasis pool. The two main pools , Coral and Aqua, are on Deck 15 midship, with the latter being the much bigger of the two, and there is plenty of deck space around them.
Is the Azura still in North Shields?
The ship left Northumbrian Quay in North Shields at around 6.45pm to head to Belfast, Northern Ireland. The vessel will remain in Belfast until it is called back into service.
Has the Azura been refurbished?
The ship was last refurbished in 2015, when the iconic Union Jack livery was painted on the ship’s hull.
Can a captain leave a sinking ship?
If a ship is sinking, maritime tradition dictates that the captain ensures the safe evacuation of every passenger before he evacuates himself. He (or she) is responsible for the lives of those onboard, and he can’t coordinate their exit unless he’s the last person off.
Where is Francesco Schettino now?
It hasn’t been easy, even among professionals, to have too much sympathy for Francesco Schettino, formerly master of the Costa Concordia, currently serving a 16 year prison sentence in Rome.
Can a captain abandon a sinking ship?
In the United States, abandoning the ship is not explicitly illegal, but the captain could be charged with other crimes, such as manslaughter, which encompass common law precedent passed down through centuries. It is not illegal under international maritime law.
What happened to the P&O ship Azura?
The P&O ship Azura, currently docked on Tyne River, is expected to remain in the North East for months. Operated by P&O Cruises UK, the… P&O UK announced it is cancelling all international itineraries on 4 cruise ships (Aurora, Arcadia, Azura, Ventura) through the end of August…
How many passengers does the Azura ship have?
The 115,055-ton, 3,100-passenger cruise ship Azura is the second vessel of this size for P&O Cruises (the first was sister ship Ventura, which was released in 2008). The design of the ship is orientated to the traditional passengers of the fleet.
Where is the MS Azura ship now?
The 2010-built MS Azura cruise ship is one of the Grand-class P&O UK liners, with sistership MS Ventura. The vessel (IMO number 9424883) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310610000) and registered in Hamilton.
What is the design of the ship Azura?
The design of the ship is orientated to the traditional passengers of the fleet. Azura was the first in the fleet to introduce an open-air cinema and 18 single staterooms. The wide cinema screen called SeaScreen is placed in front of the funnel.