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Netflix Documentary Examines Failures Behind Titan Submersible Implosion as Probe Continues

The film’s debut follows an unresolved U.S. Coast Guard probe; the family of Paul-Henri Nargeolet has filed a $50 million lawsuit.

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Overview

  • The documentary features former OceanGate engineers revealing that carbon fiber hull components repeatedly failed pressure tests and lacked third-party certification.
  • Whistleblowers in the film allege that CEO Stockton Rush dismissed safety warnings, blocked external inspections and retaliated against staff who raised concerns.
  • Audio from the U.S. Coast Guard investigation includes Rush’s confrontations with sub specialists over test failures and safety memos.
  • The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation held nine days of public hearings but has not yet published its final report on the June 2023 implosion.
  • OceanGate suspended all exploration and commercial missions after the tragedy and remains dormant while the Nargeolet family pursues its lawsuit seeking over $50 million.