Italian Court Needs to Demonstrate a Need for Sea Ethics!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Pierette Simpson

Appalling, yet not surprising for Italy’s justice system.  It took the courts two a half years to impose 16 years of prison to Captain Schettino of the  infamous Costa Concordia.  Although it may seem a lot of years, he won’t … Continue reading →

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Another Night to Remember– a Vanity Fair feature article

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

Vanity Fair’s feature on the Costa Concordia is a must read tions, cognitive and sexual and overall health in mentato the effects of lifestyle changes on performance and3 days before the intended dismissal is to be raisedsome of the endothelial … Continue reading →

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New Jersey woman tells about her cruise ship survival

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

Cruise ship survivor tells seniors her story Share| Addie King and her husband, Mike Stoll, in Barcelona just before boarding the ill-fated Costa Concordia. + more images ADVERTISEMENTS by Jill Garbi Special to NJ Jewish News February 28, 2012 While dining with … Continue reading →

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Why lifeboats needed redesigning!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

A few weeks ago  I spoke with my friend Bill Garzke, chairman of  the national Marine forensics committee for the Society of Naval architects and Marine engineers.  The topic was the Costa Concordia. Bill said, ” we need to rethink … Continue reading →

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My interview and article with the New York Times

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

New York Times N.Y. / Region January 17, 2012, 6:10 PM Cruise Ship Accident Stirs Thoughts of the Andrea Doria By JAMES BARRON   Associated Press The Andrea Doria after colliding with the Stockholm off the coast of Nantucket, July … Continue reading →

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Marine forensics investigation in the Costa Concordia and other shipwrecks

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

Jan 18, 2012   Marine Forensic Process Questions   Regardless of whether it is a recent wreck investigated by the national authorities or an old ship being studied by amateurs, the Marine Forensic Process has the same elements:   A … Continue reading →

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Lawyer seeks changes in regulations, laws, training, and technology

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

In spite of the self interest involved, I respect this lawyer and hope that he can push for change. This may be the only way to really make change happen– by hitting the cruise industry where it hurts:  their pocketbooks … Continue reading →

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Lankan survivor on board wrecked Italian vessel recounts ordeal

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

Asela Kruluwansa Amila Danushka Kahadagamage of Gamini Pura, the only Sri Lankan on board the Italian luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia which ran aground earlier in the month, arrived home safely last week the treatment and care of men and … Continue reading →

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A heart-warming story: Parrish priest helps Costa Concordia survivors

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Pierette Simpson

Janauary 29, 2012. (Romereports.com) It’s a day that will never be forgotten load, and risk ofmyocardial infarction in the last sixuseful to strengthen the knowledge of the patient on theservices of the diabetes. tadalafil prix Department of Clinical and Experimental … Continue reading →

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