- Costa Classica
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Costa Classica at Kobe portCareer Name: Costa Classica Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc Operator: Costa Cruises Port of registry: 
Italy, GenoaBuilder: Fincantieri Completed: 1991 Identification: ABS class no:
Call sign: ICIC
IMO number: 8716502
MMSI no.: 247819000Status: Operational General characteristics Tonnage: 52,926 GT Length: 722 ft (220 m) Beam: 102 ft (31 m) Draft: 25.5 ft (7.8 m) Decks: 13 Speed: 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph) Capacity: 1680 passengers Crew: 617 Notes: [1] Costa Classica is a cruise ship for Costa Cruises. She was built by Fincantieri Shipyards. In 2001 and 2005, she underwent major refurbishments. On board are two restaurants, 9 bars, 2 swimming pools, and 4 whirlpools.
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Incidents and accidents
MSC Poesia collision
On June 6, 2008, MSC Poesia and Costa Classica collided in the Adriatic Sea near Dubrovnik. after the anchor line became slack on Poesia' and she went adrift. There were no injuries, and the damage was minimal. Both vessels continued on their scheduled itinerary with no delays.
2009 passenger disappearance
A Hong Kong woman and her son disappeared while on a cruise from Beijing to Fukuoka in July 2009. A source confirmed three letters have been found in their cabin concerning the distribution of their belongings. Travel agency Hong Thai Travel confirmed the pair were among 35 tourists who boarded the cruise liner in Tianjin and its tour guide realized the pair were missing on 7 July. Costa Crociere said it had reported to law enforcement bodies in Korea, the mainland and Japan.[2]
2010 collision near Shanghai
On 18 October 2010, Costa Classica collided with the Belgian-flagged vessel near the deep water channel of the Yangtze River as it returned to Shanghai from Cheju, Korea. Several passengers reported to the infirmary with minor injuries. Three passengers were sent ashore for further medical checks. News images show a gash along the starboard side of Costa Classica that stretched about 60 feet and well above the ship's waterline. Costa Classica docked a few hours after the incident and passengers on the current voyage of the ship were disembarked.[3]
Costa Classica then sailed to Changxing, China to undergo an emergency drydock. It took just 96 hours to complete repairs and then she resumed her service.[4] Next voyage was resumed in Hong Kong on October 25 with 2 days short where Manila Port was cancelled.
References
- ^ "Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel Costa Classica". VesselTracker. 2011. http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Costa-Classica-8716502.html. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ Patsy Moy (Thursday, July 16, 2009). "Cabin letters offer clues to mother and son". The Standard. http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=11&art_id=84915&sid=24582781&con_type=1&d_str=20090716&fc=7. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ Gene Sloan (18 October 2010). "Costa Cruises ship damaged in collision with cargo ship; voyage canceled". USAToday. http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/10/costa-cruises-cruise-ship-classica-collision-damaged-/127757/1. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ "Costa Classica Repaired in 96 Hours". CruiseInd. 23 October 2010. http://www.cruiseind.com/2010/10/costa-classica-repaired-in-96-hours/. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
External links
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