When Was the Last Cruise Ship Wreck?
The last cruise ship wreck was the Costa Concordia, which sank off the coast of Italy on January 13th, 2012. The ship was on a Mediterranean cruise when it struck a submerged rock and took on water. The captain of the vessel made an ill-advised decision to sail close to shore in order to “salute” a nearby island.
The impact caused severe damage to the hull of the ship, causing it to take on water quickly. In an effort to save as many passengers and crew as possible, the captain ordered an evacuation. Unfortunately, 32 people died in the accident and many more were injured.
The sinking of the Costa Concordia set off a chain of events that changed safety regulations for cruise ships worldwide. Following this tragedy, new rules were put into place requiring all ships carrying more than 250 passengers to have a “safe return to port” plan and additional lifeboat drills for passengers.
Cruise ships now also have improved evacuation procedures and passenger safety education programs that are designed to help prevent similar disasters in the future. Additionally, new technology has been developed that can detect water levels inside vessels and alert crews if there is a breach in any part of the ship’s hull.
Overall, while there is no guarantee that such an incident will never occur again, these changes have made it much less likely that another major disaster like this will happen again anytime soon.
Conclusion:
The last cruise ship wreck occurred in 2012 with devastating consequences for those aboard the Costa Concordia. Thanks to subsequent safety regulations and improved technology, however, such tragedies are less likely today than they were before this accident happened.