However , he said earlier the rocks were uncharted , and he did everything he could to preserve the lives of crew and passengers . Costa Rican captain Francesco Schettino however , served 10 years for shipwreck . He comes from humble background and went to well - known nautical institute . Schettino has blamed colleagues , and even the ship itself for the disaster .
Costa Rican captain Francesco Schettino however , served 10 years for shipwreck . He comes from humble background and went to well - known nautical institute . Schettino has blamed colleagues , and even the ship itself for the disaster .