Francesco Schettino
Francesco Schettino is an Italian former cruise ship captain, infamously known for his role in the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster, where his reckless navigation led to the ship running aground off the coast of Giglio, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. His actions during the incident, which included abandoning the ship, sparked widespread outrage and led to his conviction for manslaughter, making him a controversial figure in maritime safety discussions.
Born on Jan 01, 1960 (66 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | 2 | 2.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 33,938 | 86 | $2,000 | 5$ |
| Romania | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,813 | $250,000 | 231$ |
| Totals | 3 | 19,271,629 | 17,899 | $252,000 | 236$ |
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San Marino:
Francesco Schettino was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the Costa Concordia disaster.
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San Marino:
Francesco Schettino was the captain of the Costa Concordia and was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the disaster.
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Romania:
Francesco Schettino was the captain of the Costa Concordia, which sank after hitting a rock.
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Switzerland:
Francesco Schettino was the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, known for steering the ship dangerously close to the coast to impress his lover.
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Tunisia:
Francesco Schettino is the representative of the SAGE AUTOMOTIVE group.
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Venezuela:
Francesco Schettino is referenced as a metaphor for poor leadership during the crisis.
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Germany:
Francesco Schettino is the captain of the Costa Concordia, which sank in 2012, leading to the deaths of 32 people.
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Italy:
Francesco Schettino is the former captain of the Costa Concordia who was sentenced to 16 years for the shipwreck.
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Switzerland:
Francesco Schettino caused the largest maritime disaster in post-war Italy in 2012.
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Germany:
Francesco Schettino is serving a prison sentence for the Costa Concordia disaster that resulted in 32 deaths.
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