Costa Concordia Death Toll Rises to 6, 14 Missing

Italian coast guard diver search for survivors as rescue operations continues on the cruise ship Costa Concordia, after it ran aground off the island of Giglio, Italy, 15 January 2012. Photo by BGNES

The death toll from Italy's stricken cruise liner Costa Concordiahas officially risen to six people, while fourteen are still missing, it has been reported.

Early on Monday, the body of a man was found in a corridor in the part of the ship that was still above water, according to Italian media.

A honeymooning South Korean couple and one crew member were brought to safety  on Sunday, while nine passengers and five crew members  remain unaccounted for.

The cruise ship's captain, Francesco Schettino, was taken into custody on Saturday after being questioned by investigators trying to determine the cause of the accident. He faces possible charges of multiple manslaughter and of causing a disaster.

Schettino reportedly steered the vast vessel close to Giglio to salute tourists gathered on its port.

According to Bloomberg, the disaster may cost the ship's several insurers a total of EUR 405  M.

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