OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush “completely ignored” key security warnings and didn’t act on vital knowledge earlier than the lethal implosion of the Titan submersible in June 2023, in keeping with a newly launched U.S. Coast Guard report.
“The lack of both third-party oversight and experienced OceanGate employees on staff during their 2023 Titan operations allowed OceanGate’s Chief Executive Officer to completely ignore vital inspections, data analyses, and preventative maintenance procedures, culminating in a catastrophic event,” the Coast Guard’s report concludes.
The Titan submersible imploded throughout a dive within the North Atlantic Ocean, killing all 5 individuals on board. The incident drew international consideration and raised pressing questions on security requirements in deep-sea exploration.
The report is predicted to immediate renewed requires tighter regulation of personal deep-sea missions.
