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A total of 952 cubic meters of fuel had been removed from Costa Concordia’s tanks as of Friday morning in an operation that has gone around the clock since starting late afternoon Sunday. Costa Crociere said the fuel had been pumped from four tanks located in the forward part of the ship. A total of 1,428 cubic meters of fuel is still to be removed from 13 tanks, including 576 cubic meters in the forward part of the ship.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

February 17, 2012

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If the sea and weather conditions remain favorable, all the fuel should be removed within three weeks, according to a plan devised by the Neri/SMIT salvage team.

Costa said it aims for maximum safety and the least possible environmental impact while trying to remove the fuel as quickly as possible.

The operation is being conducted with the oversight of the Concordia Emergency Commissioner’s Office.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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