Schettino studied at a well - known maritime institute , local media report . by La Repubblica ) He was appointed captain by the Costa Cruise line in 2006 . Schettino , now under house arrest at his family home , comes from a seafaring background . He argues the waters he hit were uncharted ; Costa says he took an unauthorized course .
Schettino studied at a well - known maritime institute , local media report . He was appointed captain by the Costa Cruise line in 2006 . Schettino , now under house arrest at his family home , comes from a seafaring background . He argues the waters he hit were uncharted ; Costa says he took an unauthorized course .