[Billthedrill]

Coastguards are said to have told him to ‘get back on board your vessel’ once they realised he was safe on the island but he failed to do so. One Italian report said he hailed a taxi and said to the driver: ‘Get me as far away from here as possible’.

Hooboy. That's the sort of thing that will turn up on the old annual performance review...

[businessprofessor]

I had a similar experience in a much smaller and thankfully less damaging incident. I was on a touring flight on small plane (6 person capacity) with my wife and friends. Upon landing, one of the plane’s engines caught fire while taxing on the runway. The pilot getting got out and proclaimed “Everyone out!” Of course, he did not stick around to help anyone. Fortunately, the fire did not spread and everyone evacuated after some confusion and panic. There were some minor injuries but no one required medical care.

[Loyal Sedition]

Shallow water, relatively small hole in the hull.

Quick patch and re-float?
Probably the best bet from a clean-up perspective.

Beyond repair, scrap it in place?
That would be messy!

What is to happen with the ship?

[Mr Ramsbotham]

One Italian report said he hailed a taxi and said to the driver: ‘Get me as far away from here as possible’.

On Grigio that wouldn't be very far.

[WellyP]

The Captain is responsible for what happens on and to his vessel. NO exceptions.

[luvbach1]

Hooboy. That's the sort of thing that will turn up on the old annual performance review...

Along with taking the time to loot the ship's safe on his way off. Guess he intended an early retirement in the South Seas.

[Slump Tester]

Not much different than the Italian high brass once it became wise to switch sides to the allies, huh?

[Explorer89]

But, Italian labor laws being what they are, if he gets fired, he can sue the company, and, like 99% of the employess that are fired and sue, he will win.