Coast Guard Investigates June 2023 Titan Sub Implosion in North Atlantic, Killing Five

Sep 16, 2024, 01:27 PM

The U.S. Coast Guard has commenced a multi-day hearing to investigate the June 2023 implosion of the Titan submersible in the North Atlantic, which killed all five people on board during a dive to the Titanic wreck. The hearing aims to uncover facts surrounding the incident and develop recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Twenty-four expert witnesses, including former OceanGate employees, will provide evidence. Key findings so far include that the hull of the Titan was never subject to third-party checks, and the last message from the crew was 'all good here.' The investigation has also revealed that the Titan experienced over 100 equipment issues in the two years leading up to the fatal implosion. An animation overview of the voyage was presented, and OceanGate's long history of safety failures was highlighted.