The activities of the Deputy Commissioner

Franco Gabrielli, Head of the Civil Protection Department, is appointed Deputy Commissioner for the Concordia emergency pursuant to Prime Minister’s Ordinance No. 3998 of January 20, 2012. This measure sets out his main responsibilities: coordinating efforts to address the emergency; overseeing the shipowner’s implementation of safety and cleanup measures, with the authority to replace the responsible party in the event of noncompliance; and ensuring the safe removal of the shipwreck.

In fulfilling these duties, the Deputy Commissioner is supported by the Civil Protection Department, the Competence Centres, and other authorities and entities with technical expertise.

In managing the Concordia emergency, keeping the public informed is also of particular importance. Beginning on February 2, 2012, the Deputy Commissioner held a series of meetings with the residents of Giglio Island to hear their concerns and provide updates on the ongoing response efforts. Since June 14, 2012, with the establishment of the Monitoring Observatory, these public meetings have been chaired by the Observatory’s chair.