Captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner Francesco Schettino prepares to read a speech during his trial in Grosseto February 11, 2015. An Italian prosecutor has asked a court to sentence Schettino to more than 26 years in jail for his role in the 2012 disaster that killed 32 people. The defence is expected to respond in court starting February 9, with a verdict expected thereafter. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY - Tags: DISASTER MARITIME CRIME LAW)