Thevessel will be towed to Genoa for dismantling in July, Italian media said.

Thecruiseship capsized in January 2012, after hitting rocks off Giglio, killing 32people.

Yardsin Turkey, the UK, France and the Netherlands had been bidding for the EUR 100m($136m) contract.

InItaly, the competition was between breakers in Tuscany, Sicily and Genoa.

The tow will take five days.