OceanGate's Titan Sub Implosion Attributed to Cost-Cutting and Safety Concerns

Former engineers and co-founder testify on financial pressures and lack of certification leading to the tragic incident.

Phil Brooks, ex-director of engineering, stated that financial stress led to compromised safety decisions at OceanGate.
The Titan sub was left exposed to harsh elements due to cost-saving measures, potentially weakening its structure.
OceanGate co-founder Guillermo Sohnlein revealed the company initially did not plan to build its own submersibles.
Roy Thomas from the American Bureau of Shipping highlighted the unsuitability of carbon-fiber hulls for deep-sea submersibles.
Former employees and experts testified that proper certification could have prevented the tragedy.