VOICED : Reaparece capitan del Costa Concordia

The transcript details the return of Captain Francesco Echetino to Giglio port for a second inspection of the Costa Concordia, over two years after the shipwreck that resulted in 32 deaths. Echetino, accompanied by his lawyer, is attending as an accused party. The inspection focuses on the emergency generator and elevator. During a prior meeting, computers were seized from the command room. Echetino faces multiple charges, including homicide and environmental damage, but insists on proving his courage. The Costa Concordia, carrying over 4,000 people, struck a reef on January 13, 2012, leading to the disaster.

What was the purpose of Francesco Echetino's visit to the port of Giclio?

• To meet with the ship's crew

• To participate in a second inspection of the ship

• To attend a memorial service

• To consult on the ship's repair

What was examined during the inspection of the Costa Concordia?

• The ship's hull

• The emergency generator and elevator

• The captain's cabin

• The lifeboats

What charges is Francesco Echetino facing?

• Smuggling

• Piracy

• Tax evasion

• Multiple homicides and negligence

What did the captain want to prove to the Italian press?

• That he was a hero

• That he was not a coward

• That he was wrongly accused

• That he saved many lives

How many people were on board the Costa Concordia during the incident?

• 3,200

• 2,500

• 4,229

• 5,000