On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia capsized after striking rocks off the coast of Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The collision occurred after the ship deviated from its standard course, moving closer to the small Tuscan island for a maritime “salute,” a common practice that included the cruise ship sounding its horn. The area was known for rock outcroppings, and at some point, such a formation was noticed in the ship’s path. Capt. Francesco Schettino ordered a change in course, but due to language issues, the Indonesian helmsman steered the ship in the opposite direction. It reportedly took 13 seconds to correct the maneuver. (A maritime expert later testified that regardless of the mistake, the collision was unavoidable.) While the Concordia’s bow ultimately swung clear, the stern struck the reef, causing a 174-foot (53-meter) tear on the port side. The ship began listing and ultimately capsized.