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New Evidence Highlights Titan Sub's Implosion and Safety Neglect

Footage and testimony reveal critical moments before the Titan submersible's fatal implosion and intensify scrutiny of OceanGate's practices.

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FILE - This undated image provided by OceanGate Expeditions in June 2021 shows the company's Titan submersible. Rescuers are racing against time to find the missing submersible carrying five people, who were reported overdue Sunday night. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP, File)

Overview

  • Recently released footage captures the sound of the Titan's implosion, occurring 90 minutes into its descent to the Titanic wreckage at a depth of 3,300 meters.
  • A delayed message from the submersible, indicating it had shed weights, misled the crew on the surface into thinking the vessel was still operational.
  • Investigations and testimonies highlight OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush's dismissal of safety warnings and reliance on an uncertified, experimental design for the submersible.
  • Experts describe the implosion as a foreseeable event caused by the use of carbon-fiber materials unsuitable for deep-sea pressures.
  • Upcoming documentaries by the BBC and Netflix aim to further investigate the causes and implications of the 2023 disaster that claimed five lives.