Costa Concordia Survivors Condemn 'Pitifully Unprepared' Crew

January 19, 2012 from Euronews

The chaotic organization of passengers on the Concordia, with deadly consequences for some, raises serious questions about emergency procedures and crew training on cruise ships. Amateur video captures some of the panic, as a voice is heard urging others: "Take pictures! It will be important in establishing whose fault this is." Passengers talked about the "pitifully unprepared" crew, saying that they tried to help but seemed to lack basic training: "They didn't even know how to use the lifeboats."

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