It wouldn’t surprise me if it were true though. Most of the accountants I’ve had dealings with a very conscientious people as a rule.
That figures.
They understand someone has to be accountable.
Justice grind on at its usual snail’s pace – Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino appeared for a hearing today. The hearing is to determine whether he will face a “full trial” (I’m guessing that means a criminal trial) for his actions and inaction when his ship ran aground and sank.
I don’t know if he’s rested and ready, but he certainly seems tanned.
He’s also suingCosta for unfair termination. Apparently he doesn’t think running a ship aground should be cause for dismissal.
I guess he thinks he shouldn’t have been fired until actually convicted by whatever relevant authority(ies) has/have jurisdiction.
Looks better for any potential jurors to appear that you believe you are innocent. 
I can see a jury trial for the manslaughter type charges, but does the regular criminal courts in Italy have jurisdiction on the shiphandling/navigation stuff?
I dunno, but I would guess there could be charges along the lines of “criminal negligence.” There are also likely to be civilian/professional organizations which deal with issues of licensing, certification, bonding, etc., that may be holding similar hearings.
A couple of tidbits from the hearing:
Apparently the depth finding sonar was switched off at the time the ship hit the rocks. No explanation of why.
Also, the ships systems were shut down and the ship was uncontrolled within a minute of the grounding.
Also Schettino’s lawyers are suggesting the the Indonesian helmsman may not have understood Schettino’s orders because of language differences. I recognize this as the “It was Tibor’s fault” defense.
Any news on when the wreck is finally going to be raised?
If you look at the link, there’s a pic, and there are large cranes set up around it. Last I heard was months ago, and I think the thinking then was it would take a year or more to move. I don’t even think it had been decided whether to recover it whole or break it up and haul away the pieces.
If you like wiki: link
According to this story, the re-floating of the Concordia is the biggest maritime salvage project ever, and will cost at least $400 million.
And despite Captain Schettino’s claim that his quick maneuvering into shallow waters immediately after the crash saved many lives, the prosecutor claims that the rudder was jammed within moments and Schettino’s orders had no effect at all.