Currently 438 people are working at the Giglio's yard on the Costa Concordia's Parbuckling project. The goal is to get the cruise ship upright after which it can be refloated and removed.

Below, a list of the main operations recently completed:

  • Platform 1, 4, 5, 6 positioned.
  • Template for platform 3 positioned.
  • Grout bags filling activity is continuing, with more than 49% completed.
  • Installation of sponson P10 and P11 completed; welding activities in progress.

The following platforms and vessels are currently involved in operations:

  • Pontoon Micoperi 30 in working area.
  • Pontoon Pioneer moored in Cala del Lazzaretto.     
  • Pontoon Navalmare 2 in working area.
  • Pontoon Navalmare 1 in working area.
  • Supply vessel ER Narvik in working area.

Costa Concordia

Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia hit a reef and partially sank on 13 January 2012 off the Italian coast. The vessel ran aground at Isola del Giglio, Tuscany, resulting in the evacuation of 4,211 people on board. 32 people were killed in the accident.

Picture: Status overview of the Parbuckling project