A team today examined the bridge and elevators of the ship, which sank Jan. 13, 2012, killing 32 people. The vessel was righted in September at the accident site.
The goal is to investigate if any factors beyond human error contributed to the shipwreck. Next month experts are to examine the liner's emergency generator.
A judge granted a request for the onboard evaluation to collect evidence sought by Capt. Francesco Schettino's defense and a consumer group representing victims.