They also say the ship's Indonesian helmsman may not have understood orders given by Schettino.

But Schettino blamed communication problems with the Indonesian helmsman.

For example, he said, it was significant that the role of an Indonesian helmsman was being investigated.

Schettino's defence team highlighted the role played by an Indonesian helmsman they said had misunderstood orders given by Schettino to avoid the rocks off Giglio.

Schettino's defense team highlighted the role played by an Indonesian helmsman they said had misunderstood orders given by Schettino to avoid the rocks off Giglio.