The Italian built Costa Concordia cruise ship capsized on Friday night as it sailed in seas close Giglio Island.
All passengers and crew on the ship have been evacuated while others are reported injured and missing; there has also been some fatalities.
The cruiser- Italy's largest - has been in service since 2006 and has previously had a good safety record.
In an update from the Foreign Office, they state that they are working closely with local authorities and working to identify any Britons involved.
A statement issued by the Foreign office today said that all British nationals have been accounted for.
If people have concerns about British passengers on board the ship then they are advised by the Foreign Office to contact the British Embassy in Rome on + (39) 06 4220 001 or the Foreign Office in London can be contacted on 0207 008 1500.
A statement has been issued by Carnival Corporation, the parent company of Costa Cruises. The full statement is available to read here.
All passengers and crew on the ship have been evacuated while others are reported injured and missing; there has also been some fatalities.
The cruiser- Italy's largest - has been in service since 2006 and has previously had a good safety record.
In an update from the Foreign Office, they state that they are working closely with local authorities and working to identify any Britons involved.
A statement issued by the Foreign office today said that all British nationals have been accounted for.
If people have concerns about British passengers on board the ship then they are advised by the Foreign Office to contact the British Embassy in Rome on + (39) 06 4220 001 or the Foreign Office in London can be contacted on 0207 008 1500.
A statement has been issued by Carnival Corporation, the parent company of Costa Cruises. The full statement is available to read here.
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