On Jan 22, 8:45*pm, Brian wrote:
On Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:16:35 -0800 (PST), stroll

wrote:
Neither do insurance companies or cruise companies.

So why would you expect anyone with brains to be in charge of ship
maintainance?

Wouldn't that be the responsibility of whatever the Italian Coast
Guard is or of a maritime authority?

Sure it is their responsibility. Isn't it also the responsibility of
the shipping and cruise industry and their insurers to pressure the
maritime authority to place warning beacons on rocks that they know
are a threat to their business (ships, cargo and LIVES) !?